Merridale Christmas Light Up

Merridale Cidery & Distillery 1230 Merridale Road, Cobble Hill

As dusk approaches in Cobble Hill, Merridale comes alive with thousands of twinkling lights and holiday displays. It’s the perfect place to capture dazzling photos and share moments with friends and family.

Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberley

Chemainus Theatre Festival 9737 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC

A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set at Christmas two years after the novel ends, MISS BENNET continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love.

Your Holiday Tradition

Imagine That! 251 Craig Street, Duncan, BC

Featured Artist at Imagine That!

Ladysmith Festival of Lights

Downtown Ladysmith 1st Avenue, from Warren St. to Buller St., Ladysmith, BC, Canada

Don’t miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit and create unforgettable memories amidst the twinkling lights and festive atmosphere!

Free

Merridale’s Santa Experience

Merridale Cidery & Distillery 1230 Merridale Road, Cobble Hill

Join us for a quintessential Christmas experience that’s sure to leave children and adults alike in wonder. Santa will be making a special appearance at Merridale every weekend in December and he has a surprise in store for your little ones. He knows just what they want for Christmas!

$20

Art Show: Illuminate

Ladysmith Gallery 32 High Street, Ladysmith

As the holiday season falls upon us once again we can celebrate cheer, and reflect on the year. Decorative displays of lights dance as the short-lived days of winter flicker in and out. Join artists as they express their interpretations of the theme: Illuminate.

Free

9th Annual Winter Solstice Concert

Annual Winter Solstice Music weaves vocal and acoustic music that ranges from jazz to folk, Anne Schaefer, Quin Etheridge-Pedden, Adrian Dolan, Scott White, Kim June Johnson and producer, Cari Burdett.

$30 – $35

Santa Visits at Malahat SkyWalk

Malahat Skywalk 901 Trans-Canada Hwy, Malahat

Join us for a festive experience as Santa visits Malahat SkyWalk on December 14, 15, 21, and 22! Locals and visitors to Vancouver Island are invited to enjoy the magic of the season in a stunning natural setting.

Post-Romantic Palette

St. Michael and All Angels Church 2858 Mill Street, Chemainus

Catherine Ordronneau (piano) and Kai Gleusteen (violin) have performed more than 100 recitals in Europe, Canada and the US. They are praised for their unique musical partnership, and the emotional power of their interpretations of sonatas for violin and piano.

$23 – $30

Hand Lettering for Beginners

The HUB at Cowichan Station 2375 Koksilah Road, Duncan, BC, Canada

Come enjoy a cup of tea and learn faux and brush lettering techniques!

$60

Hand Lettering Watercolour Affirmations

The HUB at Cowichan Station 2375 Koksilah Road, Duncan, BC, Canada

Need some mindful creative time? Come paint some beautiful and encouraging affirmation cards with us! 

$48

Trek BC Gravel Series Trek presented by Bluebird Self Storage

Cowichan Valley Shawnigan Road, Duncan, BC, Canada

Panache Cycling Sports is once again proud to bring the 2025 TREK BC Gravel Series to the Cowichan Valley! The series features 4 epic events on Vancouver Island that take participants to the most challenging yet beautiful gravel routes in Campbell River, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo, and Comox Valley. Each event features an epic day of racing, with distance options for people of all ages and abilities.

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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