Chemainus Arts, Cultural & Historical Experiences
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Averill Creek Vineyard produces wine from grapes grown on the 16 ha (40 acre) property. The vineyard is fully planted with 12 ha (30 acres) of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Gewurtztraminer, Merlot, Marechal Foch & Marechal Foch/Cabernet Sauvignon crosses. We offer samples of our wine in our spacious tasting room & the opportunity to use our picnic/patio area. The stone patio is situated so you can enjoy the stunning views of the Cowichan Valley while enjoying a glass of our award-winning wine (All Canadian Wine Tasting Competition). All our wines are available for purchase at the winery.
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The BC Forest Discovery Centre is a 40 ha (100 ac) open air museum. With 2.5 km of narrow gauge rail line visitors explore the site on one of the Centre's gas or steam locomotives. Large logging equipment, vintage industrial vehicles & historical buildings make up only a portion of the Centre's unique collection of forestry-related artifacts. A mature second growth forest, trails through Somenos Wetlands & a picnic site on Somenos Lake make this a must see attraction for Southern Vancouver Island. Easy to find, located just north of Duncan on the Trans Canada Hwy.
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Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, operated by the non-profit Cowichan Wooden Boat Society. Our mandate is to preserve & present the heritage of British Columbia's Maritime past as it relates to Cowichan Bay. Visit our museum, take part in our boat-building workshops, offered twice a year. We can offer private tours for larger groups. Our tours are approximately 45 min in length. Call ahead to book your time to share our history. Great for school groups. Also available for school groups is our "boat building" sessions. Our tours & kids event fees are by donation.
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Estate grown, organically farmed wines. Indoor & outdoor seating at Thistles Cafe overlooking the vineyard, serving fresh, flavourful lunch & dinners inspired by seasonal local ingredients.
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Housed in a charmingly refurbished heritage building, the Ladysmith Waterfront Arts Centre Gallery features a stunning array of original artworks by Vancouver Island artists.
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Merridale, nestled in the mouth of Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley, is a destination the whole family can enjoy. Take a tour of the cellar or stroll the orchard at your leisure while the kids hunt for the faeries rumoured to live here; join us at the bistro & savour local fare: peek at our distillery, then sample our brandies & cider; browse our store for gourmet food items & cider apple vinegar made on-site; delight in the baked goods from our own wood-fired brick oven; pamper yourself at our rural day spa & enjoy the tranquillity. For large groups, we offer a wide range of Cider Tours & Culinary Adventures. Visit our website for hours & events.
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Nanaimo Museum - discover our fascinating history & modern day contributions to Canada's West Coast in our 1486 sq m (16 000 sq ft) museum located in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Stroll through time in our main gallery to get a sense of what life was like for Nanaimo's earliest settlers & hear stories of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. Exhibits continue to expand; soon you will be able to feel what it was like below the surface in our new replica coal mine. The museum also manages the Bastion, an original Hudson's Bay Company outpost built in 1853.
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Accessed by boat or local ferry. Early 1930's ships from Vancouver brought people to the island for outings. Visitors now can camp, walk & hike trails that lead to various historic points. The pavilion offers a variety of facilities.
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Great wines! Great people! Great experiences! Visit our Vancouver Island grown family winery. Taste our local award winning hand-crafted wines that have won 18 medals in 5 years. Try "The Best" wild Blackberry paired with Organic Fair salt & pepper bark. Have a glass in our picnic area & taste our wines - Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Ortega, Wild Blackberry & some special releases Sparkling & Rose. Have a tour with the owners of our sustainable eco-friendly vineyard & winery. Taste the passion in every bottle both for excellence & sustainability - $3 fee.
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The Phoenix Gallery is the home/studio gallery for clay artist Jane Murray-Smith & glass artist Christopher Smith. The gallery showcases Jane's unique Raku & stoneware pottery as well as ceramic sculpture & garden art. Christopher's stained glass panels, sandblasted glass & fused glass platters & bowls are featured as well. He also offers classes & workshops in stained glass, fused & sandblasted glass & creative glass art. Visitors are always welcome into the Arts studios to view new works in progress.
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