Road Trip Victoria to Cowichan Valley – Wine Region

Victoria Cowichan Valley
60
km
1h
drive
Summer
season

The Itinerary

The Cowichan Valley, nicknamed "Canada's Italy" for its microclimate (up to 30 °C in summer), is Vancouver Island's oldest wine region. 17+ wineries, artisan cheese makers and cideries.

From Victoria, take the Malahat Hwy (panoramic Gulf Islands views) to Cobble Hill and Duncan. Sample Averill Creek, Blue Grouse, Unsworth Vineyards. Duncan is the "City of Totems" (80+ carved totem poles). Cowichan Lake and the Kinsol Trestle (restored railway bridge, one of the world's tallest wooden trestles) round out the trip.

Points of Interest

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    Cowichan Wineries
    17+ estates in the island's oldest wine region.
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    Duncan – City of Totems
    80+ carved totem poles downtown.
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    Kinsol Trestle
    A restored wooden trestle, 187 m long and 44 m high.
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    Cowichan Lake
    A warm freshwater lake with beaches and campgrounds.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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Albert Head Lagoon
Lake
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Alligator Creek
Stream
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Arbutus Creek
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Askew Creek
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Averill Creek
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Ayum Creek
Stream
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Bamber Creek
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Banon Creek
Stream

Protected areas along the route

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TRIAL ISLANDS ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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MOUNT TZUHALEM ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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BAMBERTON PARK
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Cobble Hill
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WEST SHAWNIGAN LAKE PARK
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SATELLITE CHANNEL ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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Currie Creek
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MEMORY ISLAND PARK
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Bonanza Bluffs
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TEN MILE POINT ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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Cape Kappel Northest
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OAK BAY ISLANDS ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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Take this route offline

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Practical info
  • Departure Victoria
  • Destination Cowichan Valley
  • Distance 60 km
  • Duration 1h
  • Category Short (< 100 km)
  • Best season Summer
Themes
vineyard wine Winery Indigenous gastronomy lake Summer

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