Imagine gliding in your kayak along a clear blue coastal inlet, sipping wine in a sun dappled vineyard, golfing from sun up to sun down, hiking through trails under towering cedars and cycling past picturesque farms dotted with alpacas, cows and sheep.

Perhaps you ’d prefer to browse though quaint boutiques, discover the marvellous aroma and natural taste of farm fresh produce, or explore local galleries and artisan ’s studios. These are just a few reasons visitors from around the world are drawn back year after year to the magic of the Cowichan.

Cowichan (Quw ’utsun ’) means ‘land warmed by the sun ’ in the First Nations Coast Salish language. Increasingly, the Cowichan Region is recognized for its growing wine industry. So much so that we ’ve been called the ‘Provence du Nord ’ or the Napa of the North.

Taste the difference with a self-guided excursion along the Wine Trail, a perfect and breathtakingly beautiful introduction to the vintages of the Cowichan.

Nestled between the bustling cities of Victoria and Nanaimo, the Cowichan is a feast for the senses – a bountiful oasis of visual and culinary delights. With sparkling orchard ciders, award winning wines, locally produced cheeses, meats, fruits and vegetables, all fresh from the farm and bursting with flavour,

Harrowsmith Country Life magazine has described the Cowichan ’s idyllic setting as the number one spot for rural living in Canada.