Cowichan is the perfect destination for spring rejuvenation. Longer days, warmer temperatures and fresh blossoms are waiting to welcome you to the region. Beat the busy season and take some time to get to know the Cowichan region like never before. Bring your loved ones and reconnect over awe-inspiring sensory experiences, like the Malahat Skywalk, the Hand of Man Museum, or pay a visit to any one of Cowichan’s outstanding wineries.

Top Spring Activities

Sample the BC Ale Trail

No matter the season, it’s always a good time to stop in at a local brewery. With rotating seasonal taps, there’s always something new to enjoy! Find out more about the Cowichan portion of the Vancouver Island Ale Trail here.

Keep Your Eyes Peeled along the BC Bird Trail

Just a few years old, the BC Bird Trail caters to visitors who enjoy experience a destination from watching the local flora and fauna. The BC Bird Trail features several stop throughout the Cowichan region, check them out here!

Mingle with the Wildlife

Get up close and personal with some of Cowichan’s most popular locals. No Cowichan experience is complete without a stop at The Raptors, where you can meet owls, eagles, hawks, and more.Ā Learn more at The Raptor website.

 

 

Visit A Farm Store

You know the old adage “April showers bring May flowers”? In the Cowichan Valley, it’s easy to access the freshest produce from local farmers by paying a visit to a local farm stand. From eggs to lettuce and bread to fresh sandwiches and soups, your grocery bag will be full before you know it.

Roll Or Stroll

Did someone say hero dirt? While Spring weather can be variable at times, the rain adds just enough moisture to the trails to keep them tacky! If you haven’t hiked Mount Prevost ridden bikes at Mount Tzouhalem, now is the perfect time try.

Make Time For Some Family Fun

With Spring Break right around the corner, it’s a great time to plan a getaway or staycation in the Cowichan Valley! Fill your days-off with great family activities, kid-friendly restaurants, and outdoor activities. Learn more ā†’

Shopping

Head to downtown Duncan, Chemainus, and Ladysmith to check out the latest fashions, home dƩcor, and artisan creations from locally owned shops. A new season means new inventory, and great new wardrobes for life on the west coast.

Spring Means Art Tour Season In Cowichan

And here’s how to make the most of it!

Take A Self Guided Art Tour

Take a sneak peek inside the studios of our regional artists this spring. From Yellow Point to Cobble Hill, the Cowichan Region will be alive with art. These are free self-guided tours where 29 or more local artists open their studios and creative spaces to the public and share how and where their art is created.

This is a unique opportunity to visit artists, view diverse works and buy pieces specifically created for this event. Come and see why Cowichan has long attracted artists who find inspiration in the natural beauty and diverse landscapes of the warmland.Ā 

Professional artists open their studios to provide demonstrations and display their work in many different mediums such as pottery, painting, jewelry, mixed media, wood carving, mosaics, photography, and other interesting art forms. This annual event is a ā€œmust seeā€ for regional artists and art lovers.

Visit A Gallery

Mary Fox Pottery
Live Edge Design 
Arthur Vickers Gallery
EJ Hughes Gallery
Round Woman Studio
Imagine That!
Hayes Glass Design
Cowichan Valley Arts Council
Arts Council of Ladysmith + District
Cowichan Artisans

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