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Chemainus Theatre

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com

Chemainus made a name for itself first in forestry, then with murals.

But its most popular claim to fame these days may be on stage.

The year 1993 marked the opening of the Chemainus Theatre, a 268-

Wilderness wonderland

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com

There is a reason Gordon Bay Provincial Campsite is one of the most popular camping destinations on Vancouver Island.

On the shores of Cowichan Lake, about a half-hour west of Duncan, Gordon Bay boas

B.C. Forest Discovery Centre

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com

Probably more than anything else, the towering evergreen spires of cedar, fir and hemlock are what brings people to Vancouver Island.

But the early pioneers didnt just come to look at those trees

Ocean adventure

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com

Cowichan offers some excellent scuba diving opportunities, including one experience uniquely its own.

It is a place where one can experience the wonders of flying underwater.

Divers from around th

The festival of murals

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com

Chemainus represents a community miracle success story with a blueprint that has been copied around the world.

A small town is threatened with extinction by the closure of its keystone industry i

A community of good taste

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com

Whats eating Cowichan?

Pretty well any one with good taste.

Agritourism has become big business in Cowichan.

The movement can be sampled throughout the region, but its heart is in Cowichan Bay, wh

Welcome to wine country

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com

You could call Cowichan the wine cellar of Vancouver Island.

But that would probably be selling it short.

Cowichans vineyards may be a relatively new phenomenon first taking hold in the 90s bu

A golfers paradise

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com

Cowichan can boast something 90 per cent of this great country cant.

Weather mild enough for golf virtually year-round.

Yes, there a few weeks during the winter rainy season you may want to try sam

Pacific Northwest Raptors

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com

Cowichan is for the birds literally.

But beyond the majestic eagles and patient herons that are everyday accessories to the local landscape, Cowichan offers a rare opportunity to get close to our f

The city of totems

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com

In 2008, Cowichan became the smallest community to ever host the North American Indigenous Games.

In 2009, after a year of reflection, the consensus was strong: Cowichan had hosted the best NAIG ever