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.

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Cowichan Autumn Classic

Glenora Hall 3660 Glenora Road, Duncan, BC, Canada

This fun 4-in-1 event has become a tradition for many and is a great way to kick off the Halloween season. Lots of folks run in their favourite costumes! Participants can choose to do the 5K, 10K, or Combo (5K AND 10K), and your little ones will love our kids’ race!

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

Chemainus Fall Festival

Waterwheel Park 3828 Croft St, Chemainus, BC

Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with laughter, delicious treats, a charity chili cook-off, and so much more. Come celebrate the fall season – rain or shine!

Free

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

Six by Six: Gala and Art Auction Fundraiser

Cowichan Valley Arts Council 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC

This year, the event will be held for two weeks in our main gallery space, culminating in a live, in-person auction Gala on November 9 at 6:30 pm.

$25

Halloween Costume Contest

The FORT Game Cafe 250 Jubilee Street, Duncan, BC, Canada

The Fort’s first Halloween costume contest!

Free

Arbutus Ridge Art Show 2024

Arbutus Ridge Golf Club 3515 Telegraph Road, Cobble Hill, BC, Canada

Arbutus Ridge Art Club Show 2024 invites you to their biennial event that takes place at The Arbutus Ridge Golf Club. We will have a great selection of different artworks that our members have created for this sale.

Free

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)

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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