The South Cowichan Bed and Breakfast Association offers helpful information about the many Bed and Breakfasts in the region. In addition to B&Bs, they also provide information about guest houses in the area.
In the village of Malahat, nestled between Victoria and the Cowichan Valley is one of Canada’s finest resorts — The Aerie .
On the very most southern tip of Vancouver Island is the Sooke Harbour House. With unique and luxurious rooms, all featuring spectacular ocean views, the Sooke Harbour House is sure to appeal to even the most discerning of travelers.
The Ocean Grand in Cowichan Bay provides a more traditional hotel experience. The facility has many amenities on site, making any stay a great one.
There are many ways to get around the Cowichan Valley.
Grand Wine Tours offers tours of Canada’s Napa Valley — the Cowichan Valley to groups of any size.
Crush Wine Tours provides exceptional tours of Cowichan Valley and Vancouver Island Wineries year round for small groups.
Expedition Vineyards offers wine tours for both the
Cowichan Valley and Saanich Peninsula.
Travel With Taste specializes in “indulgent culinary adventures” — wine and restaurant tours on Southern Vancouver Island.
TI Executive Limos and Encore Limousine Service both offer Limousine service in the Cowichan Valley.
For larger groups Wilson’s Transportation, an Island owned and operated business, offers a variety of buses or coaches for charter.
With the mildest weather in Canada, the Cowichan Valley is home to a large Agritourism industry.
The Wine Islands Vintners Association has, by region,
an extensive list of wineries, cideries, and meaderies located throughout the island. The Cowichan Valley is featured as one of these regions.
In addition to the plethora of Wineries, Vancouver Island and the Cowichan valley are also home to a number of Micro Breweries. The Acclaimed Philips Brewing Company calls the Island home, as does the Craig Street Brew Pub which serves its own island-made beer. Lighthouse Brewing Company and Vancouver Island Brewery, both craft brewers offering their own unique creations call the island home. Clearly, Vancouver Island and the Cowichan Valley offer more than fine wine!
Damali Lavender Farm and B&B located minutes away from Merridale in Cobble Hill, is an experience as unique as the Cowichan Valley itself. From taking a tour of its farm and vineyard to retreating for a rural getaway at their B&B, Damali offers a little something for everyone.
Fairburn Farms melds two things the Cowichan Valley is renowned for: hospitality and culinary excellence. Your experience is bound to both memorable and enjoyable.
If a unique Ice Cream experience is what your after look no further than The Udder Guys. Using only real cream, no artificial colours or flavours, and only locally grown ingredients, the Udder Guys make ice cream that has been described as “the best on the West Coast”. Look for their two parlours: one in Cowichan Bay, the other in Duncan. Their products are also available in grocery stores around the Valley.