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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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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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Discover Vancouver Island on one of our unique scenic tours. "Vancouver Island by Rail" is a rail/coach tour from Victoria to Qualicum with stops in Duncan, Chemainus (famous for its larger than life murals), Coombes, (home to the Coombs country market with goats grazing on the roof) and a scenic trip back to Victoria on VIA Rail's train. The "Inside Passage Connector" coaches between Victoria and Port Hardy, and is designed to connect with the BC Ferries Inside Passage cruise (Prince Rupert to/from Port Hardy). Other tours include "Grizzly Bears of the North Coast" "Tofino and Long Beach".
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Enjoy a visit to Providence Farm; a 160 ha (400 ac) therapeutic organic farm in the Cowichan Valley. Pick up a free farm map & experience a self-guided tour to meet the people who are dedicated to restoring the spirit & skills of those with mental & physical challenges. Therapeutic riding participants & visitors alike enjoy the meandering trails through the fields & forested lands. Shop in our farm store & nursery for your farm-fresh vegetables, fruits, bedding plants, eggs & more. Stroll in St. Ann's Public Garden; come in for an organic coffee & a souvenir.
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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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Discover the adventure we have been creating since 1987 in our pure, natural & vibrant 100% estate grown wines, verjus & ancient method balsamic vinegar. Check our website for tasting dates or call ahead to arrange a time to visit.
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