Eat & Drink
Seattle Refined
Learn moreWe are excited to share with you more media love! “Seattle Refined,” a daily magazine show on KOMO TV, airs throughout the Pacific Northwest, and loved on our Cowichan Valley! There are […]
Sip the spirit of the season with these Cowichan cocktails
Learn moreWith three world-class distilleries to choose from there are endless opportunities for seasonal spirits!
The Anatomy of a Cowichan Picnic Basket
Learn moreFrom breathtaking views of vineyards and beautiful beaches along the sea, to laid-back lakeside parks, a picnic in Cowichan is one worth sharing. Grab your basket and your blanket and […]
The BC Ale Trail – Arrive Thirsty, Leave Inspired.
Learn moreExplore central Vancouver Island to experience craft beer culture interwoven with natural beauty, agricultural splendour and some of BC’s most spectacular beaches. This three day tour will take you through […]
The BC Ale Trail reveals Vancouver Island’s “beer belt”
Learn moreApart from being blessed with natural beauty, agricultural splendor, and some of BC’s spectacular beaches, central Vancouver Island showcases a thriving craft beer culture. A new BC Ale Trail now connects […]
The Best Picnic Spots in Cowichan
Learn moreCover Image By Henhouse Photo Co. There’s no shortage of great picnic spots in Cowichan this summer! Here’s our picks for the best spots to relax with a picnic. Whether you’re […]
The Complete Cowichan Guide
Learn more“In Cowichan alone, there are 800+ farms, 14 wineries, 2 craft distilleries, 2 cideries and 3 craft breweries. So you could literally eat and drink your way around for a […]
Trails & Take-Away: This way to great treats to take outdoors in Cowichan
Learn moreIt’s easy to socially distance in nature and pick up some delicious treats in Cowichan at the same time. The region is home to so many fantastic restaurants, bakeries, cafes […]
Vancouver Island wineries sparkle
Learn more“A wine-growing region in a temperate rainforest might seem like a novelty, if not an impossibility. Vinifera works best in a stable climate with many dry days and high temperatures. Vancouver […]
Vancouver Island: A wine lover’s guide
Learn moreKnown as Canada’s warmest place, Cowichan is the perfect destination for a wine lover’s getaway.
Westholme Tea Farm: How a Tea Innovator is Doing the Impossible in Canada
Learn more“When Montreal-born and bred entrepreneur Victor Vesely was studying politics at McGill University, if anyone mentioned that his destiny would be to cultivate tea in a valley in Canada’s mountainous province […]