2024 Cowichan Valley Wine Festival

31 days of reds, whites, rosés and sparkling wines ready to be enjoyed in tasting flights for this annual festival – a favourite for wine lovers, the wine curious and for those exploring everything Cowichan has to offer.

$50

Cowichan Craft Beer and Food Festival

Doc Lewis Park 9740 Elm Street, Chemainus, British Columbia, Canada

The Cowichan Craft Beer and Food Festival is a one-day event held in the picturesque Cowichan Valley, showcasing the region’s vibrant culinary and craft beer scene.

Music in the Tea Garden

Westholme Tea Company 8350 Richards Trail,, Duncan, BC, Canada

Come enjoy the peaceful, natural setting of our terraced tea slopes, plus a live band, while sipping delicious teas + tisanes.

$35

Ladysmith Oktoberfest

High Street Ball Field 525 2nd Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, Canada

Join us at Ladysmith Oktoberfest for a night of beer, bratwurst, and bands on September 21, 2024!

Cider Harvest Festival at Merridale

Merridale Cidery & Distillery 1230 Merridale Road, Cobble Hill

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon to sip, sample, and savour, celebrating the rich flavours of BC with farm-based cideries showcasing their best creations, all available for you to explore in one unique tasting adventure.

$45

Harvest Party at Blue Grouse

Blue Grouse Estate Winery 2182 Lakeside Road, Duncan, BC

Join us on October 10th as we celebrate the bounty of our 34th harvest and get ready for Thanksgiving with an unforgettable evening of wine, food, and live folk music!

$45 – $65

Island Taste Trail

Embark on a culinary adventure with the Island Taste Trail! From October 18 to November 10 enjoy exclusive pairings at local restaurants inspired by the flavours of Vancouver Island. From Cowichan all the way to Campbell River, with stops in Nanaimo, Parksville Qualicum Beach and the Comox Valley.

Feature prices are available on the website

Pints & Paint Night at Merridale!

Merridale Cidery & Distillery 1230 Merridale Road, Cobble Hill

Feeling creative? A night of artistry and cider awaits you at our first-ever Pints & Paint event.

$38

Craft Spirit & Cocktail Festival

Merridale Cidery & Distillery 1230 Merridale Road, Cobble Hill

Love Spirits & Cocktails? Your Tasting Adventure Awaits at this One-of-a-Kind Festival!

$85

Holocene Distilling 1 Year Anniversary Open House

Holocene Distilling 1134 Chapman Rd, Cobble Hill, BC, Canada

Join us at our family friendly event celebrating our 1st anniversary on Saturday, November 2nd, at our distillery! Tour our space, meet the makers, enjoy product tastings, and claim a bottle of our exclusive limited-edition release.

Free (please register)

Winter Warmer Open House at Blue Grouse

Blue Grouse Estate Winery 2182 Lakeside Road, Duncan, BC

As the temperatures drop, let us lift your spirits with a cozy open house at our winery! Enjoy music, warm ambiance, and delightful company as we toast to the joys of the season.

Christmas Open House

Emandare Vineyard 6798 Norcross Road, Duncan, BC, Canada

Join us for this years Christmas open house to celebrate the season!

Stay with us

Whether you are looking for cozy, quaint or quirky – Cowichan has the perfect place to lay your head. Gather in the warm embrace of home comforts and rural life.

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Eat with us

A mild, Mediterranean-like climate and an abundance of fertile land are just two of the factors that have helped Cowichan become what renowned foodie James Barber referred to as “Canada’s Provence”.

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