EXPLORE: AGRI-TOURISM

The Cowichan has long been recognized for the quality of fresh produce grown in the area. It is also home to many of BC’s outstanding wineries. The Cowichan is also becoming known for the many specialty food products that are being developed in the area including locally made cheeses, jams and jellies, spices, salsas and vinegars, specialty chickens and lamb. You can often purchase these items at the farms where they are made.

10 Vineyards & Wineries Many of our local wineries offer Tours and Tastings as well as dining and special events. Visit Vineyards

A Markets - Cowichan Valley Farmers' Marketplace BC Forest Museum ~ Visit one of Vancouver Island’s largest and most popular farmers’ markets. The Duncan Farmers' Market has been growing since 1993, all based on the principle of offering the highest possible quality from the people who make, bake, or grow the products themselves. Vendors feature local produce, nursery plants, baked goods, meats, and prepared foods. There are also many exhibitors of crafts such as jewelry, photography, wooden gift items, clothing, and Cowichan native knitting and arts. You can buy lunch on site and enjoy it in the market, or you can pick up a snack to eat later. This is an excellent chance to see many local farmers and artisans, all in one place! Visit Website

Alapacas - Wakefield Alpacas Our Duncan area farm is set up for safe farm tours and is wheelchair accessible. Time is spent with each visitor as we give the history of alpacas, how they enrich our lives and show products which we make their fibre Visit Website

Alpacas - Koksilah Acres Experience the wonder of Alpaca – the curiosity of the animals – soft and silky fiber yet warmer and stronger than lamb’s wool. Kids welcome – no pets please. Cobble Hill area.

Cheese Makers - Hilary's Fine Cheeses & Cheese Point Farm Specializing in producing Trappist & Camembert~styles as well as cheddars and fresh varieties. Cobble Hill area farm

Country Treasures & Willow Pond Farm Jams & jellies, country crock pottery, vintage linens, candles and baked goods as well as farm fresh eggs, cut flowers and seasonal garden produce picked fresh while you wait in the garden or the craft cottage. Visit anytime at 1133 Fisher Road, Cobble Hill or call 250-743-4374 or email sandquist@cvnet.net

Cranberries - Yellowpoint Cranberries Specializing in fresh cranberries (September-October) and a variety of tasty cranberry products. Visit Website

DAMALI Lavender Farm Visit a Provénce style farm and walk amidst rows of lavender and grape vines or in the labyrinth. Enjoy all natural body care products and culinary treats in the ‘Lavender Shoppe’. The farm is open to the public June – Sept, Wed – Sun, 10:00– 4:00, by chance or by arrangement and throughout the year to the pampered guests of DAMALI B&B. Visit Website

Daylillies - Kilmalu Farms Whether you garden on a balcony or an acreage, there are daylilies to suit every garden and every gardener. We have hundreds of varieties of container grown daylilies plus a fine selection of ornamental grasses. Mill Bay Visit Website

Earthly Delights Berries and fresh vegetables,farm raised beef, eggs and baked goods, preserves, herbs, bath products. 1 km south of Cobble Hill Village on Shawnigan Lake Rd. Open march to December. 250-743-3980

Emus - Code's Corner Emu Farm We raise emus naturally, without hormones or antibiotics. Open all year by appointment. (250) 746-1593 Duncan Area Visit Website

Green Raised Food - Cowichan Bay Farm Dedicated to the production of high quality, "clean" food where respect for the environment and the animals is of utmost importance. On Cowichan Bay Rd north of the bay.

Green Raised Food - Gamboa Greenhouses No pesticides, biological control only. All tomatoes ripened on the vine, cucumbers, peppers,fresh Basil.Local Jams and Jellys & free-range eggs. Open March to November. Cobble Hill area Visit Website

Green Raised Food - Stonefield Farm A small, diversified farm that does not use pesticides or herbicides. We produce naturally-raised roasting chickens, turkeys, pork, beef, lamb, and eggs without the use of antibiotics. Farmgate open year round, Tue - Fri, 10 - 4, Visit Website

Green Raised Organics - Cali Farm Growing a wide variety of vegetables using only organic growing practices.Heading South on the highway from Duncan, turn right at Koksilah and keep going until you see our farm sign. (250) 746-6827

Herb Farm - Hazelwood Herb Farm Owned and operated by two devotees to the growing and selling of quality herbs. We currently sell four hundred varieties of herb plants and add more to our stock each year. Ladysmith area Visit Website

Herb Farm - Valhalla Herbs & Things Everything is organically grown, including the livestock, which consists of sheep, chickens, ducks, geese and a llama. Duncan area Visit Website

Heritage Farm & Water Buffalo Dairy - Fairburn Farm Enjoy the tranquility of this heritage farm. Tours, dining, accommodation and retreats - Duncan area. Visit Website

Heritage Farm - Cottage Farm As you approach our property on Lakes Road you will be greeted by a vision of flowers, a pond with ducks and geese and a backdrop of the holly orchard and fenced pastures where the cows, ducks, geese and chickens roam freely. (250) 748-4630 amblecot@islandnet.com

Heritage Farm - Providence Farm Tour the beautiful gardens and enjoy the ambience of this heritage farm site which now operates as a highly successful therapeutic community project - Duncan area. Visit Website

Heritage Farm - Westcott Farm Black Welsh Mountain Sheep with long tails and blue tongues! spinning wool, luxurious black sheepskins, wool batts, blankets and pillows. Order lamb, young mutton, sausage, Welsh lamb pies, stewing hens, eggs and wild turkey. One block north of the Forest Discovery Centre turn east onto Norcross Rd and follow to Wescott Rd. Duncan 250-748-5698

Lavender - Dragonfly Dreaming Organically grown herbs form the base of an extensive line of natural body care products. Lavender farm tours and workshops. Cobble Hill Visit Website

   

TO DO IN JULY

> Khowutzun Pow Wow

> Cowichan Bay Artwalk

> Duncan Summer Festival

> Farmer's Market

> Market in the Square

> Go To Events Calendar

 

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