Cowichan Valley is a special place on Vancouver Island with a rich history of First Nations heritage and a blossoming arts and cultural scene. It is treasured for it’s natural beauty, warm year-round climate, and artisian lifestyle. Located half-way between Victoria and Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley is B.C.’s best kept secret.
Cowichan’s Communities
- City of Duncan
- Cowichan Valley Regional District
- Municipal of North Cowichan
- Town of Ladysmith
- Cowichan Today
- Cowichan Region Economic Development Commission
- Duncan Business Improvement Area Society
- The Tourism Association of Vancouver Island
10 Best Things to do in the Cowichan Valley
- A wine sampling tour of the local vineyards
- Walk the Kinsol Train Trestle
- Shop at the Duncan Farmer’s Market
- Float on an inner tube down the Cowichan River
- Moutain biking or hiking the local hills and summits
- Kayak the local bays and lakes
- Watch marine life, photograph Orca whales
- See birds of prey and other wildlife up close
- Tour the Chemainus murals
- Tour the famous Duncan totem poles
Cowichan Valley Arts Community & Culture
- Cowichan Performing Arts Centre
- Islands Folk Festival
- Visions Art Tour
- Cowichan Valley Artistans
- Wine & Culinary Attractions