Eat & Drink
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Feast and Festivity: Holiday Dinners in the Cowichan Region
Learn moreFind the perfect way to celebrate with loved ones in Cowichan!
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Foodie Paradise
Learn moreFeatures Venturi-Schulze Vineyards, Blue Grouse Estate Winery, and Unsworth Vineyards Restaurant as must go places for food in the Cowichan Valley. Read the article here
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Holiday Menus in Cowichan
Learn moreThe holidays are here, and in Cowichan, that means one thing: food. Lots and lots of glorious food. Whether you’re craving a turkey dinner that tastes like a hug from your grandmother or something a little more offbeat, our local chefs have been busy whipping up menus that bring the magic of the season to…
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How to make the most of a trip to Duncan & Lake Cowichan
Learn moreThe Cowichan Valley features an array of activities and entertainment, whether your trip involves lake dips, hikes, winery visits, or tasting local delights. Duncan serves as a central hub from which to explore the region, as both a geographical centre and a bustling location with shops, restaurants, and accommodations. You can reach most areas of…
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How to spend 2-3 days in Ladysmith, Chemainus, & Crofton
Learn moreCoastal towns have a built-in charm, and that’s especially evident along the Cowichan coast. From north to south you’ll come across Ladysmith, Chemainus, and Crofton, a trio of towns following the Trans-Canada highway. Mining, forestry, and paper mill industries have been economic drivers in the region, though it would be a disservice to reduce its…
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Light Up Your Christmas
Learn moreExperience delicious holiday food and stunning Christmas experiences in Ladysmith and Chemainus.
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Locals Only. Q&A with Carmanah Pizza
Learn moreEco-friendly, community-focused, good food — that’s what Carmanah Pizza has been serving up in Lake Cowichan since January 2017.
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Merridale Whisky Jacks Takes Gold
Learn moreWhisky Jacks Wins Gold for Best Canadian Small Batch Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards
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Merridale Wins 5 Medals for their Ciders
Learn moreMerridale Cidery & Distillery is thrilled to announce their outstanding performance at two renowned cider award competitions this past June. Read the full story below.
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Must-Stop Eateries Throughout “Canada’s Provence”
Learn moreCowichan is a region that’s ripe with culinary treasures! Its warmer growing conditions and rich soils create the perfect growing conditions for vegetables, herbs, grapes, and even some fruits. Add […]
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Napa Valley Register
Learn moreWe are pleased to share the following stories by Napa Valley journalist and editor Sasha Paulsen of the “Napa Valley Register.” Sasha’s first story, featured Cowichan Valley’s recent designation as the […]
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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 […]