WELCOME TO COWICHAN
Imagine gliding in your kayak
along a clear blue coastal inlet, sipping wine in a sun dappled
vineyard, golfing from sun up to sun down, hiking through trails
under towering cedars and cycling past picturesque farms dotted
with alpacas, cows and sheep.
Perhaps you ’d prefer to browse though quaint boutiques,
discover the marvellous aroma and natural taste of farm fresh
produce, or explore local galleries and artisan ’s studios.
These are just a few reasons visitors from around the world are
drawn back year after year to the magic of the Cowichan.
Cowichan (Quw ’utsun ’) means ‘land warmed by the sun ’ in the
First Nations Coast Salish language. Increasingly, the Cowichan
Region is recognized for its growing wine industry. So much so
that we ’ve been called the ‘Provence du Nord ’ or the Napa of
the North.
Our vintners and their staff are friendly, knowledgeable and
welcoming. Best of all, our regional wines and ciders are
consistently winning major awards. What’s the secret? With more
hours of sunshine than anywhere else in Canada, the right amount
of precipitation and excellent soil, the Warm Land is the
perfect setting for wine and cider production.
Taste the difference with a self-guided excursion along the Wine
Trail, a perfect and breathtakingly beautiful introduction to
the vintages of the Cowichan.
Nestled between the bustling cities of Victoria and Nanaimo, the
Cowichan is a feast for the senses – a bountiful oasis of visual
and culinary delights. With sparkling orchard ciders, award
winning wines, locally produced cheeses, meats, fruits and
vegetables, all fresh from the farm and bursting with flavour,
Harrowsmith Country Life magazine has described
the Cowichan ’s idyllic setting as the number one spot for rural
living in Canada.
