Our Holiday Tradition

Imagine That! 251 Craig Street, Duncan, BC

For 30 years, shoppers on Vancouver Island have looked to Imagine That! for locally-made hand-crafted gifts. During the holiday season, we showcase work by a selection of artists in our street-level display windows.

Free

Holiday Storybook Walk

First Avenue Ladysmith, BC

Experience a festive holiday adventure in Downtown Ladysmith! Explore the pages of a storybook displayed outdoors on Christmas-themed illuminated signs.

Free

Nuts’a’wuqw (Community): Lego Show

Cowichan Valley Arts Council 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC

This exciting annual show returns. See unique LEGO creations. This year’s theme is Nuts’a’wuqw (Community).

Free

Artist Card Sale

Cowichan Valley Arts Council 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC

Stock up on unique cards for every event. These cards are beautiful ways to share messages with loved ones and double as an affordable artwork that can be framed and displayed.

Free

Island Inspirations

Imagine That! 251 Craig Street, Duncan, BC

For 30 years, Imagine That! has hosted hand-made creations by artists from Vancouver Island, and area.

Cowichan Wine and Chocolate Pairing

Experience a guided tasting of 5 wines paired with locally made award winning chocolate from Sirene Chocolate in Victoria.

$25

Chip In for the Kids: Christmas Tree Recycling

BC Forest Discovery Centre 2892 Drinkwater Road, Duncan, BC

Dispose of your Christmas tree in an environmentally-friendly manner at one of our 7 locations on Vancouver Island.  All funds raised from Chip In for the Kids goes towards Easter Seals programs and services, including Camp Shawnigan.

Games People Play

Cowichan Valley Arts Council 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC

Artists drew inspiration from personal experiences, societal observations or broad reflections on the multifaceted nature of games people play.

! Re Con Junction of the Antipodes ?

Cowichan Valley Arts Council 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC

This show explores the grey area between polar opposites & is the first show in the Annex for 2024.

Piano de Colores

Piano recital of classical and Latin-American music by talented local performer Angélica López-Arzate.

$10 – $25

Looking Forward to Spring

Imagine That! 251 Craig Street, Duncan, BC

Our natural surroundings provide ample inspiration for the Island artists featured at Imagine That! Their works of art will lift your spirits and brighten your day, as you anticipate the coming of Spring.

Massimo Pintus: Gaia Tone Art

Imagine That! 251 Craig Street, Duncan, BC

Massimo works in the Cowichan Valley as an artist, musician, and teacher. He creates metal musical instruments, deepens his experiences with sound-creation, and connects his work to the healing resonances of the earth.

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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