The Cowichan Valley - Canada's
Best-Kept Secret!

With over 1,800 hours of annual sunshine, it's no wonder Cowichan means "Warm Land" - in fact, the area is located in Canada's only Maritime Mediterranean climatic zone.

Nestled in the heart of these rolling hills, fertile valleys, and meandering rivers, River Quest Charters is surrounded by a number of spectacular natural attractions, including the TransCanada Trail, an Old Growth Forest, and Lake Cowichan, a 26-mile long fresh-water playground.

Often referred to as the “Provence” of Canada, the Cowichan Valley boasts top-quality rural produce. Farm fresh vegetables, meats and cheeses are on display at various farmers’ markets. And if you’re a fan of the grape, a total of 12 excellent wineries offer on-site tastings daily. And the whole region is an antique-hunter's paradise!

Cowichan Bay Village is a delightful strip on the ocean with floating houses, specialty shops, artisan studios and restaurants. Nearby Chemainus boasts world-famous murals and world-class dinner theater. And Duncan, the Cowichan's major community, has excellent restaurants, shops, and entertainment. Known as the "City of Totems", Duncan is home to the Quw'utsun First Nations Cultural & Conference Centre. Try authentic Native cuisine at the Riverwalk Cafe just next door!

There's something for everyone in
the Cowichan Valley!
For Vancouver Island Tourism information, please visit:
www.islands.bc.ca and
www.vancouverisland.com

  Local Golf Courses
Arbutus Ridge Golf & Country Club, Arbutus Ridge
Cowichan Golf & Country Club, Duncan
Duncan Meadows Golf & Country Club, Duncan
March Meadows Golf Club, Honeymoon Bay
Mount Brenton Golf Course, Chemainus
 
 

Local Wineries
Cherry Point Vineyards
Godfrey Brownell Vineyards
Echo Valley Vineyards
Zanatta Winery
Merridale Estate Cidery

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The Cowichan Valley
Photo from the cover of Harrowsmith Country Life magazine, April 2004


View of the Cowichan Valley from Mt. Prevost in Duncan, with Saltspring Island in the background


The Cowichan River

Riverquest Charters    5650 West Riverbottom Road    Duncan, B.C.    V9L 6H9    (250) 748-4776