Cowichan Juice and Jazz Tour

Join the Misha Piatigorsky Trio – Misha Piatigorsky, Chris Wabich and Neil Swainson on a tour of the best of Cowichan’s Wineries before their performances at the Duncan Cowichan Summer Festival Stage (6pm) and the Duncan Garage Showroom on (8:30pm). The Juice & Jazz Wine Tour: Averill Creek at 11 am Venturi-Schulze at 12:30 pm Blue Grouse at…

Escape to Cowichan Bay

You don’t have to go to Europe, California or even the Okanagan for a first class wine & culinary vacation, they have it all right here in Cowichan Bay. April 5 – 7  the fabulous Wine Tourist Package includes 2 days of wine touring and delectable local dining. Package Includes 2 nights’ accommodation at the Oceanfront…

Masthead Restaurant and Alderlea Wine Dinner

The Masthead Restaurant & The Arthur Vickers Gallery celebrate the Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival event! The Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival (CW&CF) Committee is pleased to announce an exclusive event hosted by The Masthead Restaurant featuring Riedel, The Wine Glass Company, Alderlea Wines and iconic west coast artist Arthur Vickers on Thursday, September 15th, 2011….

Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival

Nectar, Nourishment & Knowledge – Expanded 2011 Festival Line Up The 7th Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival invites wine and culinary aficionados to wineries, farms and restaurants doorsteps from Wed., Sept. 14th through Sun., Sept. 18th. The 2011 Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival is presenting five NEW major festival events in addition to our traditional weekend celebration….

Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival takes place September 14-18

The 7th Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival invites wine and culinary aficionados to wineries, farms and restaurants doorsteps from Wed., Sept. 14th through Sun., Sept. 18th. The 2011 Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival is presenting five NEW major festival events in addition to the traditional weekend celebration. Designed as a self-explore experience, visitors are encouraged…

Escape to Victoria

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, Vancouverites begin dreaming of warmer spots.  There is, however, an easier way to get away from the hustle and bustle that takes merely a leisurely BC Ferries journey to arrive at.  It’s the perfect time to head to Victoria, a  city where you can park the car at your hotel and walk the downtown core.  Finish (or start) your…

The Cowichan Wine and Culinary Festival Announces 2010 Festival Dates

Cowichan Region announces that September 18 to Sunday September 19, 2010 will be the festival dates. The Festival offers an assortment of the area’s best wines and ciders, unique farm-fresh delights from organic farms, live entertainment, green Earth seminars, and hand-blown glass ware. To spend your day at the festival simply follow the detailed map…

Cowichan Bay slows down

From Tourism BC Vancouver Island Village Joins International Cittaslow Community In the seaside town of Cowichan Bay on Vancouver Island, taking it slow is a way of life – a dedication to the local landscape that has garnered the quaint community worldwide praise. Recently heralded as the first Cittaslow (pronounced Cheetah-slow) member in North America,…

Cowichan Valley Wine Festival, September 18th to 20th

Join Merridale for the wrap-up of summer as we move into our pressing season. Once again the orchard will provide the perfect backdrop for you to delight in the local cuisine while the sounds of the musical notes drift through the air, melting your worries away. Of course, the cidermaster will be on-hand to answer…

COWICHAN BAY, NORTH AMERICA’S FIRST CITTASLOW

Cowichan Bay, located 45 minutes north of Victoria, BC has been named North America’s first certified Cittaslow (slow town). Joining towns in Italy, Germany, Norway, Poland, Portugal and the UK among other countries, Cowichan Bay was assessed and certified under six potential areas of excellence with 52 assessment points, including environmental policy, infrastructure, hospitality and…

Tour De Cork in Cowichan with Josh Clark

A day-long coach tour of four wineries/cideries in the Cowichan Valley, with proceeds to benefit Intrepid Theatre Tickets: $125 (includes tax receipt, lunch + winery discounts) Intrepid Theatre invites you on a private daytime coach tour of four Cobble Hill/Cowichan Valley wineries. You’ll enjoy lunch at Merridale Estate Cidery, tastings, talks and tours. Sommelier Josh…