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🍷 Wineries & Vineyards
Discover our region's award-winning wines and stunning vineyard views.
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Wineries
Family-run, offering traditional winemaking methods and a picturesque picnic area.
Cowichan Bay
Jun 4, 2025 11:27 PM
Wineries
Family-owned, offering a bistro with West Coast-inspired cuisine amidst the vineyards.
Cobble Hill
Jun 4, 2025 11:27 PM
Wineries
Features a farm-to-table restaurant and offers handcrafted wines reflecting the Cowichan Valley terroir
Mill Bay
Jun 4, 2025 11:26 PM
Wineries
Situated on Mount Prevost's south slope, known for its state-of-the-art facility and stunning valley views.
Duncan
Jun 4, 2025 11:25 PM
Wineries
Award-winning winery with tastings and tours.
Duncan
Jun 4, 2025 10:36 PM
🍽️ Cafés & Eateries
From farm-to-table restaurants to cozy coffee shops, explore our local food scene.
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Eateries
Cozy brewery with house-made beers and elevated pub fare.
Downtown Duncan
Jun 6, 2025 11:40 PM
Eateries
Handmade chocolates, confectioneries, and small snacks.
Downtown Duncan
Jun 7, 2025 10:37 PM
Eateries
Local wines, cheese boards, and ocean views
Cowichan Bay
Jun 7, 2025 10:33 PM
Eateries
Organic bakery with local ingredients
Cowichan Bay
Jun 7, 2025 10:32 PM
Eateries
Elevated pub menu with rotating specials
Cobble Hill
Jun 7, 2025 10:30 PM
Eateries
A hip café offering locally roasted coffee and freshly baked pastries.
Duncan
Jun 6, 2025 11:43 PM
🌲 Nature & Trails
Find your next outdoor adventure among our forests, mountains, and coastlines.
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Park
Waterfront park with tower, picnic area, and marine views.
Cowichan Bay
Jun 7, 2025 11:02 PM
Nature Trail
One of the tallest free-standing wooden trestles in the world.
Shawnigan Lake
Jun 7, 2025 11:00 PM
Nature Trail
Historic trestles, riverside paths, and scenic canyon views.
Duncan
Jun 7, 2025 10:58 PM
Hidden Gems
Check out the Duncan totem poles. The world's thickest totem!
Duncan
Jun 4, 2025 11:02 PM
🎉 Local Events
Stay up-to-date with festivals, markets, and community gatherings.
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Local Event
Get ready, Cowichan and surrounding area! The Rock N' Gem Show is coming to town
North Cowichan
Jul 17, 2025 → Jul 20, 2025
Jun 6, 2025 05:56 PM
Local Event
A day dedicated to local and international documentaries covering arts, environmental issues, and social justice.
Koksilah , Cowichan Bay
Jul 12, 2025
Jun 4, 2025 11:38 PM
Local Event
B.C.'s premier bluegrass festival featuring top acts in bluegrass and old-time music, along with workshops and jam sessions
Lake Cowichan
Jun 13, 2025 → Jun 15, 2025
Jun 4, 2025 11:36 PM
Local Event
An extensive festival offering 39 days of free live music on intimate stages throughout downtown Duncan
Downtown Duncan
Jun 28, 2025 → Aug 5, 2025
Jun 4, 2025 11:34 PM
Local Event
A vibrant music festival featuring artists like Snoop Dogg, Incubus, Sublime, and Smash Mouth. Enjoy live music combined with the natural beauty of the Cowichan River.
Lake Cowichan
Jun 28, 2025 → Jun 30, 2025
Jun 4, 2025 11:32 PM
Local Event
Weekly market showcasing local crafts & food.
Downtown Duncan
Jun 7, 2025
Jun 4, 2025 10:56 PM
🛍️ Local Shops
Support local artisans, farmers, and independent retailers.
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Local Shop
Features Pacific Northwest Indigenous art, carvings, and Cowichan sweaters.
Downtown Duncan
Jun 7, 2025 10:41 PM
Local Shop
Best place in town for locally hand made clothes and unique artisan gifts
Duncan
Jun 7, 2025 10:40 PM
Local Shop
Includes retailers like SportChek, PetSmart, Dollar Giant, and Starbucks.
Duncan
Jun 7, 2025 10:39 PM
Local Shop
Is an artisan-run co-operative store in Duncan in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, B.C.
Duncan
Jun 4, 2025 11:05 PM
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