About Cowichan and Duncan
The Cowichan Valley is located midway between Victoria and
Nanaimo on Vancouver Island . The Island is situated in British
Columbia on Canada’s beautifully rugged West Coast.
The name “Cowichan”
means “warm land”, or “land warmed by the
sun”
in the local First Nations language.
The Cowichan Valley is
abundant in attractions and natural resources. It is surrounded
by scenic mountains and forests, and home to some of the worlds
best hiking and cycling. There is never a shortage of fun,
educational, relaxing or adventurous activities to add to
your memorable vacation experience!
Visit vineyards and wineries,
farms, quaint villages, galleries and theatres, delightful
shops, and be sure to include a visit to the Quw’utsun’ Cultural
Centre and learn about the Cowichan’s rich history and
culture.
Experience a
guided tour, the world famous
totem
walk, and a delicious bbq’d salmon dinner while enjoying
the First Nations dancers as they move to the rhythm of their
drums.
With year round seasonable weather the Cowichan Valley offers
some of the worlds best
scuba
diving,
mountain biking,
kayaking,
sightseeing,
fishing,
whale
watching, boating, sailing and
hiking. For the more adventurous, sports and activities include
white water kayaking, extreme downhill cycling on many mountain
trails, or, if you would rather not ride down the mountain
you can go hang gliding and jump off instead.
For the less adventurous, the Cowichan Valley
hosts dozens of events, shows, fairs, concerts, festivals and
sports events all year long!
So get ready, come visit Cowichan and enjoy your
vacation of a lifetime!
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