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.
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
Contact: Diane Myrden or Kim Martin
Phone: 250-709-1087
Email: kinsol@cfcowichan.ca
Website: www.kinsol.ca
Dine Around Cowichan Valley
Cowichan Valley • Monday, February 15th
to Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Dine Around the Cowichan Valley. Enjoy a three course dinner at some of the Cowichan Valley's hottest eateries for $15, $25 or $35. The Cowichan Valley is home to some of the best restaurants on Vancouver Island. Local wines will also be featured.
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.
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/
Contact: Gill Blything, Manager
Email: thesquaremarketmanager@hotmail.com
Website: www.marketinthesquare.net/
Brentwood Rowing Regatta
Brentwood College, Mill Bay • Friday, April 23rd
to Sunday, April 25th, 2010
Welcome to the 2009 Brentwood International Regatta, the largest athletic event hosted by a single high school. If you are attending for the first time, enjoy the show because this is going to be one of the best regattas you are going to attend in your lifetime! Good luck to all crews and have a great weekend.
Brian Carr
Head of Rowing
Brian Carr
Head of Rowing
For more information:
Contact: Debbie Sage
Phone: (250) 743 8768
Email: debbie.sage@brentwood.bc.ca
Website: www.regatta.brentwood.bc.ca/regatta-week.html
Contact: Debbie Sage
Phone: (250) 743 8768
Email: debbie.sage@brentwood.bc.ca
Website: www.regatta.brentwood.bc.ca/regatta-week.html
Damali Lavenderfest
Damali Farm and B&B , 3500 Telegraph Rd • Saturday, July 31st
, 2010
A fun filled day at the farm in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. Essential oil distillation demonstrations, farm tours, U-pick lavender, lavender harvesting, crafts, guided labyrinth walks, artisans, lavender concession and live music. $2.50 from each adult gate admission and $2 from every 10ml lavender essential oil sold goes to the cause.
Adults $5
Seniors $3
12 & under $2
Adults $5
Seniors $3
12 & under $2
For more information:
Contact: Alison Philp
Phone: 250 743-4100
Email: alison@damali.ca
Website: www.damali.ca
Contact: Alison Philp
Phone: 250 743-4100
Email: alison@damali.ca
Website: www.damali.ca