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Ignite the Holiday Spirit in Duncan
Learn moreDuncan is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by holiday travelers.
Locals Only. Q&A with Crowfoot Collective
Learn moreCowichan Bay a picturesque part of the Island that brings together the natural environment, modern industry and thousands of years of cultural history. Claire and Lawrence Crowfoot have been doing […]
Make Your Holidays Merry and Bright In Cowichan
Learn moreHere in Cowichan, the weather outside really isn’t that frightful, which gives you ample opportunity to get your holiday shopping done and maybe even treat yourself to a mini pre-Christmas […]
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 […]
Sustainability-minded businesses in Cowichan
Learn moreTravel inevitably introduces a connection between individuals and their surroundings, which can have its pros and cons depending on the relationship. With natural wonders and small communities at the forefront on Vancouver Island, sustainable tourism is a hot topic on many people’s minds. If you choose the businesses you visit at home based on their…
Three Trail Networks, One Weekend
Learn moreAs I exited my camper van at the Mount Tzouhalem parking lot, I was greeted by the cool fall air and a canopy of yellow and orange leaves. Fall is one of the best times to mountain bike on Vancouver Island. The air is a mild temperature for pedalling, and fall rain ensures the trails…
Vancouver Island perfume maker uses natural ingredients to recreate scents of NW places – KING 5 Evening
Learn more“Moss, fungus and poplar buds go into natural perfumes that smell like favorite PNW places.” Come smell the roses, or in this case the Pacific North West, at Westcoast Perfumery! […]
Wild Coast Perfumery: Smells Like Home.
Learn more“The owner-perfumer at Wild Coast Perfumery in Cowichan Bay, along Vancouver Island’s Pacific Marine Circle Route, creates “scent memories” of British Columbia locations. “I try to paint a picture with […]