Cowichan Valley & Malahat Webcams — Live Highway 1 Cameras
Highway 1 through the Cowichan Valley is the main artery connecting Nanaimo to Victoria — passing through Ladysmith, Chemainus, Duncan, Cobble Hill, and Mill Bay before climbing the Malahat Summit, one of the most challenging and scenic stretches of highway on Vancouver Island. These DriveBC cameras give you real-time road conditions at every major point along this corridor, essential for winter driving or whenever weather is a concern.
Live Webcam Feeds — Cowichan Valley & Malahat
Highway 1 — Ladysmith — View Live Feed →
DriveBC camera on Highway 1 at Ladysmith — the first major community south of Nanaimo. Check conditions here at the northern gateway to the Cowichan Valley corridor.
Highway 1 — Chemainus — View Live Feed →
DriveBC camera on Highway 1 near Chemainus — famous for its outdoor murals and a thriving arts community. A mid-point reference for conditions on the southern Island Highway.
Highway 1 — Duncan North — View Live Feed →
DriveBC camera on Highway 1 north of Duncan, the service centre of the Cowichan Valley region. Check conditions before navigating through the Cowichan Valley’s main commercial corridor.
Highway 1 — Cobble Hill Road — View Live Feed →
DriveBC camera on Highway 1 at Cobble Hill Road — in the agricultural heart of the Cowichan Valley, known for its wineries, farms, and rural character.
Highway 1 — Mill Bay North — View Live Feed →
DriveBC camera on Highway 1 north of Mill Bay — the last major community before the highway begins its ascent of the Malahat. Check conditions here before tackling the summit.
Highway 1 — Malahat Summit North — View Live Feed →
DriveBC camera at the Malahat Summit on Highway 1 — one of the most important road condition cameras on Vancouver Island. The Malahat can experience snow, ice, and fog when the rest of the island is clear. Always check this camera before driving between Victoria and the Cowichan Valley in winter.
About the Cowichan Valley
The Cowichan Valley stretches from Ladysmith in the north to Cobble Hill in the south, centred on the city of Duncan. The region is known as the Napa Valley of Vancouver Island for its concentration of wineries, cideries, and farm-to-table experiences. The Cowichan Valley is also home to the Cowichan Tribes, one of the largest First Nations in BC, with a rich cultural heritage that shapes the identity of the entire region.
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