Cowichan Wine and Chocolate Pairing

Blue Grouse Estate WInery 2182 Lakeside rd, Duncan

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

St. Michael’s Church 2858 Mill Street, Chemainus, BC, Canada

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.

From Old to Art

Cowichan Valley Arts Council 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC

Artists were invited to consider themes of renewal. Interpretations may be broad – such as taking something old & imposing meaning or repurposing it through art. Artists were asked to consider our community’s 150-year history, future & stories of renewal.

Event Series The Piano Teacher

The Piano Teacher

Chemainus Theatre Festival 9737 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC

The Piano Teacher is a Governor General’s award-winning play about loss, love, friendship, and the healing power of music. When classical pianist Erin experiences a devastating family tragedy, she finds herself unable to play music or even touch a piano. Navigating through the traumatic loss of the life she knew, she meets an unconventional piano teacher, Elaine, who gives her new hope for the future.

Event Series Chocolate Masterclass

Chocolate Masterclass

Blue Grouse Estate Winery 2182 Lakeside Road, Duncan, BC

Join us for an unforgettable Master Class featuring acclaimed local Chocolatier Taylor Kennedy from Sirene Chocolates. Discover the art of pairing wines with handcrafted chocolates.

$30

9 to 5 The Musical

Chemainus Theatre Festival 9737 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC

9 to 5 The Musical is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. This hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical boss. Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot!

A Body of Work III

Cowichan Valley Arts Council 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC

In this show, we present drawings directly from the model and pieces expanded from original drawings and translated into other media.

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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