Artisan Producers
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Cowichan Arts Series: Westholme Tea Farm
Learn moreTea Farm and Ceramic Arts 8350 Richards Trail, Duncan, BC V9L 6B2 Vancouver Island is known for growing and producing many fine culinary products; wine, lavender, hazelnuts, apples, and hops, […]
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Cowichan Delivers: 8 Cowichan Products to Order Online
Learn moreCovid has gotten everyone to stay home, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t yearning for travel. Luckily the Cowichan Region is home to various artisans who can deliver a piece […]
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Easy Ways To Support Local Restaurants & Craft Producers This Summer
Learn moreAlways Be Ready For The Apres When the mood for adventure strikes, it’s important to be prepared with the right gear and equipment. But an important part of every adventure […]
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Nielsen’s Honey: A Sweet Cowichan Staple
Learn moreThe charming community of Cowichan offers a beautiful combination of bucolic West Coast scenery, paired with a unique collection of small, locally run family businesses. Nielsen’s Honey happens to be […]
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Sustainability-minded businesses in Cowichan
Learn moreTravel inevitably introduces a connection between individuals and their surroundings, which can have its pros and cons depending on the relationship. With natural wonders and small communities at the forefront on Vancouver Island, sustainable tourism is a hot topic on many people’s minds. If you choose the businesses you visit at home based on their…
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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 […]
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The most down-to-earth place on Earth
Learn moreVisitors to the Cowichan Valley note a common thread: a down-to-earth quality radiating from its community members and local businesses. It’s a way of being deeply influenced by our ecosystems and the bounty of food, artistic inspiration, and activities they provide. “Respect and gratitude come to mind when you’re thinking about the valley,” says Jen…
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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 […]