Local Events

Every year dozens of great local events take place in the Cowichan Valley, from wine festivals, boat festivals, bike races, regattas, art walks and fairs. At any given time you are bound to find something to entertain you! Below are events occuring around the Cowichan area in chronological order, including those that have ended within the last seven days.

Save the Kinsol Trestle
Cowichan Valley, BC • Friday, January 1st to Friday, December 31st, 2010
The magnificent Kinsol Trestle is the highest and largest surviving timber trestle in Canada. At 614 feet in length and standing 145 feet above the salmon bearing Koksilah River, the Kinsol Trestle is reportedly one of the four largest wooden structures in the world.

Donate today to preserve the unparalleled Kinsol Trestle.

For more information:

Contact: Diane Myrden or Kim Martin
Phone: 250-709-1087
Email: kinsol@cfcowichan.ca
Website: www.kinsol.ca
Duncan Farmer's Market
Downtown Duncan! • Saturday, March 20th to Saturday, October 30th, 2010
Every Saturday 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Welcome everyone to the DOWNTOWN DUNCAN'S MARKET IN THE SQUARE! And not just in the square, but in the surrounding streets and around City Hall. In 2010, farmers, crafts people, artisans and marketeers are invited to help us create a wonderful destination market that will be the talk of the Island.
For more information:

Contact: Gill Blything, Manager
Email: thesquaremarketmanager@hotmail.com
Website: www.marketinthesquare.net/
Cowichan Wine and Culinary Festival
Quw'utsun Cultural Center • Friday, October 15th , 2010
The Gourmet Gala fundraiser is a delicious event showcasing local chefs, restaurants and food producers who demonstrate their delectable creations, paired with Cowichan wines. An amazing night in an amazing venue. Tickets are $55.

For more information:

Contact: Cathy
Phone: 250 748 1111
Email: chamber@duncancc.bc.ca
Website: www.gourmetgala.ca