Local Producers, Wineries, and Places to Visit:

Natural Pastures Cheese
True Grain Bakery
Blue Grouse Winery
Venturi Schulze Winery
Averill Creek Winery
Glenterra Vineyards

Restaurants:
Sooke Harbour House
Masthead
Magnetic North Cuisine
Gumboot
Amuse
Merridale Cidery

General Information on Cowichan Region:
Cowichan Region Info

The Cowichan Valley is a little jewel centrally located between the cities of Victoria to the south and Nanaimo to the north. Whatever it is you look forward to on your vacation to Vancouver Island, you will find it here in the Cowichan Valley. The region has a mild climate and spectacular natural beauty for outdoor pursuits such as horse-back riding, fishing, kayaking, cycling, hiking and swimming in lakes, rivers or the beautiful Pacific ocean.

Food and wine enthusiasts won’t want to miss the wealth of local farms, wineries, cheesemakers, bakeries and the Saturday Farmer’s Market in Duncan. There are also a number of excellent restaurants for both formal and casual dining.

Those interested in history and culture will appreciate the many examples of First Nations traditional art, crafts and jewelry which can be found throughout the valley, particularily in Duncan which is famous for the locally carved Totem Poles displayed throughout the city.

Music and theatre can be enjoyed year-round in a variety of venues, and there are many unique shops to discover in the area. Antique shopping can be very rewarding at the Sunday Antique Market at Whippletree Junction, as well as numerous antique shops scattered throughout the valley from Ladysmith to Shawnigan Lake.