A first-time traveller has much to experience — as does a returning visitor. Whether you’ve already crossed well-travelled and iconic Cowichan attractions off your list or not, peruse our selection of lesser-known but remarkable experiences.

August 1-31st, 2021. Tickets are on sale now!

British Columbia has now entered Step 3 of the Restart Plan. It is time to invite Canadians to #exploreBCnow. Vancouver Island is thrilled to welcome our Canadian neighbours.

Please travel responsibly: plan your trip in advance, be adventure smart and practice safety in our forests and on our waters. Please practice kindness and patience when visiting our tourism businesses, communities and First Nations communities; our strong and resilient industry is happy to see you, but it may take time to resume previous levels of our world-class service.

If you’re from outside of Canada, we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Cowichan is home to a vast array of North America’s best birdwatching opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just taking off, the BC Bird Trail is your guide to explore birding, conservation, and community in Cowichan.

Cowichan is home to over 800 working farms & Canada’s lowest average temperature & longest growing season. Farm to table is a way of life here. So much so that famed chef James Barber gave Cowichan the moniker of “Canada’s Provence”. Check this guide below to some of the best foodie spots in Cowichan.