Eat & Drink

  • Cowichan Wines Are Kicking Ass

    “Long gone are the days of underripe grapes that plagued the area when the industry was first starting out. if anything, their focus on low-alcohol, high-acid wines are now far […]

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  • Cowichan: A Foodie Paradise

    A combination of climate and innovation has created an agricultural and craft mecca in Cowichan.  With Canada’s only Mediterranean climate, there seems to be no limit to what can be […]

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  • Daily Hive

    Daily Hive’s article on the Villa Eyrie also highlights Cowichan’s farms and wineries. Daily Hive is an amazing online magazine that gets more views than the Vancouver Sun and Provence. […]

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  • Easy Ways To Support Local Restaurants & Craft Producers This Summer

    Always 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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  • Edible Vancouver Island, An Epic Quest for Island Cider

    An epic quest for Island Cider. Cowichan is home to fabulous cideries, go on your own cider quest through our region. Read the full article here.

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  • Escape to the Clouds at the Villa Eyrie Resort and Spa – Eat Stay Play Cowichan

    High on the Malahat mountainside, 1,880 feet above sea level sits the Villa Eyrie Resort and Spa. Perfectly nestled between a lush Vancouver Island wilderness and the stunning views of […]

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  • Explore Cowichan Through Ship to Shore Dining

    Enjoying the Cowichan coastline is easy. The shore is scattered with beautiful beaches, seaside communities and spectacular marinas to tie-up to. Whether you’re cruising for the day or planning a multi-day trip there are plenty of places to check out by boat.

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  • Explore Shawnigan Lake

    Shawnigan Lake is a hidden gem within the Cowichan Region. Bordered by Cobble Hill and Mill Bay, the Lake is surrounded by mountains and fresh west coast forests. At the northern […]

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  • Exploring Cowichan Bay

    Cowichan Bay is a picturesque part of the Island that brings together the natural environment, modern industry and thousands of years of cultural history. The local ecosystem and economy have been tied together in this area for thousands of years — as the local Cowichan people have been living on the salmon and shellfish found…

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  • Express your love in Cowichan

    There are endless possibilities when it comes to a romantic getaway to Cowichan – whether you’re taking it easy or planning a high-velocity trip, you and your partner have plenty to work with.

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  • Falling in Love with Cowichan

    “A layer of fog hangs in the air as we drive through the rolling green hills and farmland of the Cowichan Valley. Family farms and vineyards dot our route as […]

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  • Farm Table Inn, on British Columbia’s Pacific Marine Circle Route

    “Drive the Pacific Marine Circle Route, a loop starting and ending in Victoria on the southern end of Vancouver Island. This British Columbia road trip takes you through the Cowichan Valley, which […]

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