Cowichan Valley What's On Digest May 2018

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MAY 4 & 5 - CHERRY POINT ARTISTS SPRING SHOW & SALE Cherry Point Artists present original artwork for sale from local artists at St. Peter’s Anglican Church.

MAY 5 & 6 - ISLAND HOMESTEADING There is a fantastic lineup of presentations and vendors focused on earth conscious, sustainable living.

MAY 15 - QUEEN TRIBUTE Get your tickets for this amazing Queen tribute stage show presented at the Royal Threatre in Victoria.

MAY 19 - 20 - WAM FESTIVAL Tour Cowichan Valley wineries for an experience in fine wine and music partnered with talented works from painters, potters and jewellers.

MAY 26 - JOHN TYLER Discover your spiritual identity in a lecture

by John Tyler presented by the Duncan Christian Science Society.

MAY 26 - MILL BAY FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW We are a friendly club and our focus is on gardening education. We provide additional and periodic workshops in member gardens, tours of member gardens, and more!

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events MAY 2018

MAY 1, TUE BC Youth Week: Various locations across B.C., BC Youth Week is a week of fun, interactive celebrations intended to build a strong connection between young people and their communities Maple Bay Painters Art Group: 9:30am, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, Every week.

Open to painters of all mediums.facebook. com/MapleBayPainters 250-597-1912. 7380 Trans Canada Hwy. Womens Christian Ministry: 9:45am, Newlife Church, every Tues, newlifechurch. ca. 250-748-6521.

1839 Tzouhalem Rd. Warmland Calligraphers- Exhibit: 10:00am, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, Warmlandcalligraphers.ca 250-7487529. 2687 James Street.

48TH Annual Fine Arts Show: 10:00am, PORTALS, May 1-6 cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca 250-746-1633. 2687 James Street.

Free Drop-In Lawn Bowling Lessons: 10:00am, Cowichan Lawn Bowling Club,Join our team

of coaches to try this fun sport. cowichanlawnbowling.com 250-748-5440. End of 1st Street & Centennial Park.

Ladies Night at Cowichan Golf and Country: 1:00pm, Every Tuesday 250746-5333. 4955 Trans Canada Hwy Mens Night at Arbutus Ridge: 3:00pm, Every Tuesday 250743-5100. 3515 Telegraph Road.

Wirework Mandala Workshop: 4:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply,250-597-4369.

Trivia Tuesdays at Mobys Pub: 8:00pm, Every Tuesday mobyspub.ca.

250.537.5559. 124 Upper Ganges Road.

MAY 2, WED RC Boats: 9:00am, Langford Lake, Bring your own boat, Check out Duncan RC for all your RC fun! duncanrc. com 250-597-0104.

3018 Trillium Road.

Cowichan Exhibition Pickleball: 10:00am, Pickleball is a game resembling tennis in

which players use paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball over the net. cowex.ca.

250-748-0822. 7380 Trans Canada Hwy. Mens Night At Cowichan Golf & Country: 2:30pm, Every Wednesday 250-7465333. 4955 Trans Canada Hwy Girl Guides (Youth): 3:00pm, The Hub of Cowichan, Wednesdays Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Contact: janicefrueh@ hotmail.com Junior Program at Arbutus Ridge: 4:00pm, This program is designed to be the next step after our Junior lesson clinics. Every Wed. 250-743-5100. 3515 Telegraph Road.

Little Bogeys Golf (ages 4-6): 4:30pm, Arbutus Ridge Golf Club, This program is an ideal way to start your little one in the game of golf.

250-743-5100. 3515 Telegraph Road.

Wor th Reading Bookclub: 5:30pm, Unsworth Vineyards, unsworthvineyards. c o m /u p c o m i n g events 250-9292292 2915 Cameron Taggart Rd. Open Mic Night: 7:00pm, River Rock Bar & Grill, Wednesday nights. theoldfork. com/riverrock. 250748-4311. 140 Trans Canada Hwy.

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Poker Night at “The Cobblestone�: 7:00pm, thecobblestone.ca. 250743-4232. 3566 Holland Ave. Kims Convenience: 7:30pm, Chemainus Theatre Festival, chemainustheatrefestival. ca. 800-565-7738.

9737 Chemainus Rd. Kitty and the Rooster w/Soda Pony at Providence Farm Chapel: 7:30pm.250-802-1213.

1843 Tzouhalem Rd. MAY 3, THU Cherry Point Artists Weekly Meeting: 9:30am, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds,every Thursday 250-7320018. 7380 Trans Canada Hwy. Tastings and Tours at Cherry Point Vineyards: 10:00am, Tastings are available daily,allowing guests to sample our awardwinning red & white wines and our famous dessert wines. Cherrypointestatewines.com 250 743-1272. 840 Cherry Point Road.

Train Rides Begin at BC Forest Discovery Centre: 10:00am,Speeder and Gas Locomotive trains will be in operation. bcforestdiscoverycentre.com.

250-715-1113. 2892 Drinkwater Road.

Free Drop-In Lawn Bowling Lessons: 10:00am,Join our team of coaches to

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try this fun sport. Cowichanlawnbowling. com 250-748-5440.

End of 1st Street & Centennial Park.

Junior Golf Clinic (Ages 7+): 5:45pm, Arbutus Ridge Golf Club, 250-743-5100.

3515 Telegraph Road.

Tastings at Blue Grouse Winery: 11:00am, We offer tastings of 5 wines for $5 per person, which is waived (by individual) with a wine purchase or $10 per person for a tasting and tour. bluegrouse. ca. 250-743-3834.

2182 Lakeside Road.

The Lost Art of Old World Cooking (Ages 15+): 6:30pm, Island Savings Centre, 250746-3455.

Caged Bead Pendant Workshop: 3:30pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Learn how to form frames in different shapes and wire wrap a bead to suspend it in the middle,islandgem. net/calenda. 250597-4369. 2 - 378 Trunk Road.

Live Music at Craig Street: 7:00pm, River Teeth, csbrewery. ca 250-737-2337. 25 Craig Street.

MAY 4, FRI New Movie Releases: 102 Not Out (Hindi W/E.S.T.), Bad Samaritan, Ice Blue, Selfie From Hell, Tully Pro-D Day for SD79: Jumping Jiminys and Transfer Beach (ages 6-11): 8:00am, 250-743-5922. 1035 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Road.

O p e n M i c w/ Jesse at Mobys: 8:00pm,Every Thursday Night 250-5375559. 124 A Upper Ganges Road

Cherry Point Artists Spring Show & Sale: 10:00am, St. Peters Anglican Church, Cherry Point Artists Spring Show & Sale. Original artwork from local artists. 250 732-0018.

5800 Church Road.

Once Upon a Mattress: 8:00pm, Ladysmith Little Theatre, ladysmiththeatre.com 250-924-0658. 4985 Christie Road.

Free Drop-In Lawn Bowling Lessons: 10:00am, 250-7485440. End of 1st Street & Centennial Park.

Fresh Start Fitness for Seniors: 10:30am, The Hub of Cowichan, Seniors- 30 Minute Strength & Stretch.

Every Fri. leah.mattin@gmail.com 250746-1794. 2375 Koksilah Rd Messing with My Mind: 11:00am, Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, ladysmithwaterfrontgallery. com 250-245-1252.

610 Oyster Bay Drive.

Rec and Roll (612 years of age): 2:45pm, The Hub of Cowichan, Fridays at The HUB are filled with fun and games at our popular afterschool recreation drop-in program. cowichanstation.org.

250-746-1794. 2375 Koksilah Rd.

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Vancouver Island Fibre Fest: 4:00pm, Campbell River Community Centre , Come and celebrate the art of spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, quilting, embroidery and so much more. shelmack.wixsite.com/ vancouverislandfibre.

250-286-5307 or 250-286-1161. 40111th Avenue.

Charlotte Erlandsson Painting & Photography: 5:00pm, Salt Spring Gallery, Paintings and Photography.saltspringgallery.com/events.

250-931-0011. 135 McPhillips Ave. Youth Rec Room ( g ra d e s 7-1 2 ) : 6:30pm, Frank Jameson Community Centre & Pool, Every Fri. Teens can play pool, ping-pong, air hockey, foosball, Wii, learn to make healthy snacks, create art, surf the net, watch TV, listen to music, meet new friends, or get involved in community events. newlifechurch.ca. 250-7486521 810 6th Avenue.

Duncan Christian School presents: Narnia The Musical: 7:00pm, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, cowichanpac.ca 250-748-7529. 2687 James Street.

Live Music at The River Rock: 7:00pm,

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River Rock Bar & Grill, Don Wilke. theoldfork.com/riverrock.

250-597-3027. 140 Trans Canada Hwy. Live Music at Mobys: 7:30pm, Rhythmo Collective 250-5375559.

Once Upon a Mattress: 8:00pm, Ladysmith Little Theatre. ladysmiththeatre. com. 250-924-0658.

4985 Christie Road.

Boss (to the new employee): We are very keen on cleanliness. Did you wipe your feet on the mat as you came in?

New employee: Yes, sir.

Boss: We are also keen on truthfulness. There is no mat.

MAY 5, SAT Spring Junk Out Garage Sale: 9:00am, Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, cvrd.bc.ca/2812/ Garage-Sale. 250-7431433. 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road.

Salt Spring Famous Saturday Market: 9:00am, Every Saturday at the oceanside of Centennial Park 100 Fulford-Ganges Rd. Duncan Farmers Market: 9:00am, City Hall, Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, home baking, eggs and dairy products, cheeses and fresh bread, jams, jellies and local honey. Handmade patio furniture, children’s clothing and locally crafted wares.duncanfarmersmarket. ca. 200 Craig Street.

Mini World Cup 2018: 9:00am, The Forest Turf Field / Ladysmith Second-

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ary School, The Mini-World Cup is an annual V.I. Soccer Tournament for U8U11 players midislesoccer.ca/programs/ mwc2018. 710 6th Avenue.

Vancouver Island Fibre Fest: 9:00am, Campbell River Community Centre, shelmack.wixsite.com/ vancouverislandfibre.

250-286-5307 or 250-286-1161. 40111th Avenue.

Shimmy Mob Yard Sale: 9:30am, Spinning Ninny, The Cowichan Valley Shimmy Mob Team is hosting a multifamily yard sale.All proceeds to go to Cowichan Women Against Violence and Somenos Transition House.shimmymob. com. 250-715-5202.

306 Duncan Street.

Van Island Homesteading Fa i r : 9:30am, Cobble Hill Community Hall, We’ll have a full schedule of fantastic presentations related to ‘Earth conscious, sustainable living’. homesteadingfair.ca.

Watson Ave.

Cherry Point Artists Spring Show & Sale: 10:00am, St. Peters Anglican Church,250 732-0018. 5800 Church Road.

Zumba Fitness: 10:30am, The Hub of Cowichan, Every Sat.250-735-0770.

2375 Koksilah Rd..

Whitecaps vs United: 11:00am, Fairy Garden Fun (Ages 5+): 11:00am, Cowichan Lake Rec. Centre, Create your own miniature garden. 250-749-. 311 South Shore Road.

Cinco de Mayo w/ Merridale: 11:00am, merridale.ca. 250743-4293. 1230 Merridale Road.

“Out of Seen” by David Martinello: 1:00pm, The Ou Gallery, theougallery. com. 250-510-8077.

3091 Agira Road.

Riot at the Bay: 2:00pm, Osborne Bay Pub, David Bitonti, Lawson & Kelly, Campfire Shitkickers, The Grinning Barretts.250-324-7468.

1534 Joan Avenue.

Lorna Carleton: Dragons of Nibiru: 2:00pm, Cowichan Library, Suitable for younger readers, but compelling SFF for all ages, lornajcarleton. com, 250-746-7661.

2687 James Street.

Duncan Christian School presents: Narnia The Musical: 2:00pm & 7:00pm, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 250-748-7529. 2687 James Street.

Sea Cider Social: 2:00pm, Merridale Cidery and Distillery, merridale.ca. 250743-4293. 1230 Merridale Rd. Edible Science (Ages 7-12): 3:30pm, Kerry Park Rec Centre, 250-743-5922. 1035 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Road.

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 3:30pm, Every Sat. bcfoe.com 250-701-3921. 2965 Boys Road.

Messing with My Mind: 7:00pm, Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery,Gala Opening,

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ladysmithwaterfrontgallery.com 250-245-1252.

610 Oyster Bay Drive.

Verdis Requiem: 7:30pm, Chr. Reformed Church, Cowichan Consort Orchestra & Choir present Verdi’s famous Requiem. cowichanconsort.com.

930 Trunk Road.

Ultimate Music Trivia: 7:30pm, Ramada Duncan Hotel, Every Sat. duncanhotel.ca.

250-748-4311. 140 Trans Canada Hwy..

John Lennon Tribute, “Remembering John in the Chapel” 7:30pm, Tickets available at the farm or thru Eventbrite.

250-802-1213. 1843 Tzouhalem Rd. Va l l ey Seniors Dance: 7:30pm, valley-seniors.org / dances. 250-7464433. 198 Government Street.

Live Entertainment at Mobys: 7:30pm Double O Soul Club 250-537-5559. 124 A Upper Ganges Road .

Master of Justice: Metallica Tribute: 8:00pm, Duncan

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Showroom Productions, showroomproductions.ca/calendar.

250-748-7246. 131 Station Street.

Vancouver Island Fibre Fest: 9:00am, C a m p b e l l R i ve r Community Centre,250-286-5307 401-11th Avenue.

A Walk to Remember with Cowichan Hospice: 10:00am, Providence Farm, 250-701-4242. 1843 Tzouhalem Road.

Averill Creek Vineyard Spring Open House: 11:00am, Wine, music & food! averillcreek.ca. 250709-9986. 6552 North Road.

Chemainus Classical Concerts: Cello Treasures: 2:00pm, St. Michaels Church, ChemainusClassicalConcerts.ca. 250-7488383. 2858 Mill Street.

Mark Lewis & Tom Vickery Trio: 2:00pm, Osborne Bay Pub, osbornebaypub.com. 250-3242245. 1534 Joan Ave..

Couples Night: 4:00pm, Duncan M e a d ow s Golf Course, 250-7468993. 6507 North Road.

MAY 6, SUN Kims Convenience: 2:00pm, Chemainus Theatre Festival,che mainustheatrefestiv al.ca. 800-565-7738.

9737 Chemainus Rd.

CINEMA MAY 4 Bad Samaritan, Tully MAY 13 Another Kind of Wedding, Breaking In, Life of the Party, The Seagull MAY 18 Deadpool 2, Disobedience, Show Dogs MAY 19 Luisa Miller (MET) MAY 25 On Chesil Beach, Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Gospel According to André

MAY 7, MON Floatplane RC Meet: 9:30am, Every Monday, 9:30am at Art Mann Park, Quamichan Lake. duncanrc.

com. 250-597-0104.

5990 Indian Road.

Morning Musicale Season Finale w/Sarah Hagen: 10:30am, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 250-7487529. 2687 James Street.

Mens Noon Hour Bible Study: 12:00pm, Newlife Church, Every Monday. newlifechurch.ca.

250-748-6521. 1839 Tzouhalem Rd. Ladies Night at Arbutus Ridge: 5:30pm, GOLF - 5:30pm Shotgun Start DINNER

VIDEO MAY 1 Peter Rabbit, 12 Strong, Winchester, Mary and the Witch’s Flower, The Insult, In the Fade, Nostalgia, Please Stand By, Lazer Team 2 MAY 8 Fifty Shades Freed, Batman Ninja, Human Flow MAY 15 Black Panther, Samson, The Monkey King 3, Bent, Submergence Forgiven MAY 22 Game Night, Red Sparrow, The 15:17 to Paris, Early Man, A Fantastic Woman, Wonderstruck, The Party, I Kill Giants

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- 8:00pm. 250-7435100. 3515 Telegraph Road.

Riot Brewing Co., 250-324-7468. 101A 3055 Oak Street.

mainuslegion191.ca 250-246-3133. 9775 Chemainus Road.

Beavers Youth (Ages 5-7): 6:00pm, The Hub of Cowichan, Monday evenings Activities include crafts, games, outdoor and other skill training including knots, orienteering, and team building. cowichanstation.org . 250-746-1794. 2375 Koksilah Rd.

Music Bingo at Mobys: 8:00pm, Every Monday night,

Beaded Vine Bracelet Workshop: 4:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Learn the pattern and different techniques to make this beautifully simple bracelet.250-597-4369. 2 - 378 Trunk Road.

Paint Nite: Rainbow Tree of Life: 7:00pm,

MAY 8, TUE Ladies Night at Cowichan Golf and Country: 1:00pm, Every Tuesday cowichangolfclub.ca 250-746-5333. 4955 Trans Canada Hwy. Meat Draw: 3:00pm, Chemainus Legion, every Tuesday che-

Poker Night at “The Cobblestone”: 7:00pm, 250-7434232. 3566 Holland Ave.

Paint Nite: Reflections of Spring: 7:00pm, The Cobblestone, thecobblestone.ca. 250-7434232. 3566 Holland Avenue.

Tyee Kennel Club Dog Show: 8:00am, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, Thur-Sat. The Tyee Kennel Club is proud to host ‘4 All Breed Conformation Dog Shows’. dogshow.ca/en/1577.

250-732-3774. 7380 Trans Canada Highway.

MAY 9, WED

The Cowichan Exhibition Horse Ring is available for rent to individual riders or riding instructors or horse shows. Call 250-748-0822 to reserve a date.

Open Mic Night: 7:00pm, River Rock Bar & Grill, Wednesday nights theoldfork. com/riverrock. 250748-4311. 140 Trans Canada Hwy.

R u by Tu e s d ay : 7:00pm, Riot Brewing Co., Join host Glenn and Jetta for a circle jam kitchen party!

250-324-7468. 101A 3055 Oak Street.

RC Boats: 9:00am, Langford Lake, Bring your own boat, meet new friends, duncanrc. com. 250-597-0104.

3018 Trillium Road.

HORSE RING RENTAL

ear wires, hoops and frames, as well as clasps and connectors.250-597-4369.

2-378 Trunk Road.

Herbal Course Young at any Age: 2:00pm, Island Savings Centre Why nutrition, herbs, vitamins, and minerals may be a healthy option for pharmaceuticals 250-746-3455.

2687 James Street.

Findings 101 Workshop: 3:30pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Learn how to make jump rings,

MAY 10, THU

Evening of Spoken Word: 6:00pm, The Ou Gallery, Listen in to visiting artists from Luxembourg & Montreal theougallery. com. 250-510-8077.

3091 Agira Road.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: 6:30pm, DuncanPrivate Location, Support group for grandparents and others raising a relative’s child.parentsupportbc.ca 1.250.468.9658.

CTRA’S 2018 RIDE-A-THON LOOKS TO RAISE $15K FOR EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPY The Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association’s (CTRA) 2018 Ride-aThon is just around the corner!

awarded to participants along with special trophies for the top pledge-earners.

This annual event helps CTRA raise funding towards their equine-assisted therapeutic services for persons with special needs. Through this fundraiser, CTRA is looking to raise $15,000 towards keeping CTRA’s life-changing program accessible for individuals and families facing multiple barriers.

CTRA is actively seeking sponsors and pledge-donors to help support this important event. $200 t-shirt sponsorships and $500 event sponsorships are a great way for local businesses to connect with the community and support a great cause.

The Ride-a-Thon is a fun and highly interactive way for participants, families, volunteers, and the community to come together and raise funds towards CTRA’s charitable program.

This year’s event is steeple-chase themed with riders completing a special obstacle course over the week of June 18 – 22 and closes out with a big celebration picnic on Saturday, June 23.

Individuals looking to support a participant, team, or the charity generally are encouraged to donate pledges in person (through the CTRA office or a Ride-a-Thon team member) or online at www.ctra.ca/ride-a-thon.

For more information on this event or CTRA’s equine-assisted therapeutic services, please contact the CTRA office at 250-746-1028 or info@ctra.ca.

Participants, families, staff, and volunteers are organized into teams supporting one of CTRA’s 12 therapy horses and raise pledges in order to advance their horse towards the fundraising finish line. Everyone is a winner at the Ride-a-Thon - with participation and incentive prizes Christian Lawson & “Ember” at the 2017 (pirate-themed) Ride-a-Thon

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Live Music at Craig Street: 7:00pm, Jack Gunderson, 250-7372337. 25 Craig Street.

The Good Doctor: 7:30pm, Mercury Theatre, This Broadway hit is a composite of Neil Simon and Anton Chekhov. mercuryplayers.org.

778-725-9778. 331 Brae Road.

MAY 11, FRI Train Rides Begin at BC Forest Discovery Centre: 10:00am, 250-715-1113. 2892 Drinkwater Road.

57th Annual Shawnigan Lake Regatta: 3:00pm, Shawnigan Lake, Fri, Sat Sun Shawnigan Lake School hosts from the shores of the West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park rowingbc. ca/event/shawniganlake-regatta. 250216-0171. 1975 Renfrew Road.

Beaded “Lentil” Bracelet Workshop: 4:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, 250-597-4369. 2 378 Trunk Road.

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 4:30pm, 250-701-3921. 2965 Boys Road.

Live Music at The River Rock: 7:00pm, Mary Egan 250-5973027. 140 Trans Canada Hwy Whitecaps vs Dynamo: 7:30pm, BC Place Stadium, April Verch and Pharis and Jason Romero w/special guest Annie Lou: 7:30pm, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 250-748-7529.

2687 James Street.

Tower of Dudes: 8:00pm, Riot Brewing Co., 250-3247468. 101A 3055 Oak Street.

Kims Convenience: 8:00pm, Chemainus Theatre Festival,chem ainustheatrefestival. ca. 800-565-7738.

9737 Chemainus Rd. MAY 12, SAT Food Safe Level 1 (ages 14+): 9:00am, Shawnigan Lake Community Centre,

Duncan Farmers Market: 9:00am, City Hall, 200 Craig Street.

The Met Opera Live In HD: Luisa Miller: 9:45am, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre,cowichanpac. ca. 250-748-7529.

2687 James Street.

Cowichan Valley Shimmy Mob 2018: 10:00am, Duncan Market Square, It’s World Belly Dance Day and our own C.V. Shimmy Mob Team will be dancing around various locations. 250-715-5202.

Free Home Depot Kids Workshop (ages 4-12): 10:00am,This May we’re building a “Windmill Planter”. homedepot.ca . 250737-2360. 2980 Drinkwater Road.

Health & Healing with Cowichan elder Della (Rice) Sylvester: 2:00pm, Cowichan Library, As part of VIRL’s efforts to facilitate reconciliation for Indigenous and nonIndigenous members of our communities, 250-746-7661. 2687 James Street.

ON THE SAME FREQUENCY AS YOU Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm Sat 10am-5pm 250 597 0104 duncanrc@shaw.ca • DuncanRC.com

5797 Duncan St, Duncan, BC • Next to BC Access Centre

3 Knights with a Tenor-Ken Lavigne: 2:00pm & 7:30pm, Chemainus United Church,songwriting from: Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John, and Sir Paul McCartney. 250-2463592. 9814 Willow Street.

A Eulogy of Gravity: 6:00pm, The Ou Gallery, photographs, writing & video by Xan Shian, Montreal. The opening reception is May 12 from 6-8pm, the show runs until June 2. theougallery. com. 250-510-8077.

3091 Agira Road.

David James and the Big River Band: 7:00pm, Valley Seniors Organization, Tribute to JOHNNY CASH; valley-seniors. org 250 746-4433.

198 Government Street.

Live Entertainment at Mobys: 7:30pm, La Familia 124 A Upper Ganges Road.

The Blues Odyssey 2018: 7:30pm, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 250-

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748-7529. 2687 James Street.

MAY 13, SUN Mothers Day: Many Canadians celebrate Mother’s Day by showing their appreciation for mothers or mother figures.

Mothers Day at Merridale: 11:00am,merridale.ca.

250-743-4293. 1230 Merridale Rd.

floatplane,duncanrc. com 250-597-0104.

5990 Indian Road.

MAY 15, TUE Earrings 101 Workshop: 4:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Learn how to wrap your own ear wires, Make two of pairs of earrings with two different wrapping styles. 250-5974369. 2 378 Trunk Rd. MAY 16, WED

Mothers Day w/Blue Grouse: 11:30am, Come join us at Blue Grouse Winery for a Mother’s Day lunch!

250-743-3834. 2182 Lakeside Road.

RC Boats: 9:00am, Langford Lake, Bring your own boat, duncanrc.com 250-5970104. 3018 Trillium Road.

David Vest: 2:00pm, Osborne Bay Pub, 250-324-2245. 1534 Joan Ave.

Open Mic Night: 7:00pm, River Rock Bar & Grill, theoldfork. com/riverrock . 250748-4311. 140 Trans Canada Hwy.

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 3:30pm, bcfoe.com 2965 Boys Road.

MAY 14, MON Floatplane RC Meet: 9:30am, Art Man Park, Quamichan Lake. Bring your own

Whitecaps vs Earthquakes: 7:30pm, BC Place Stadium, MAY 17, THU Beach Walk - Thetis Island: 9:30am, A walk on the beach at low tide to see the various organisms on

a muddy shore and a rocky shore. A road walk of about a mile takes us from the beach near the ferry landing to a rocky shore. 250-7463455.

sidered the greatest Celtic guitarist in the world and is also a singer of traditional songs.showroomproductions.ca 250-7487246. 131 Station Street.

Kims Convenience: 2:00pm, Chemainus Theatre Festival, 800565-7738. 9737 Chemainus Rd.

MAY 18, FRI

Cut Out Pendant Workshop: 3:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Bring in an idea and let us help you run with it. 250597-4369. 2 378 Trunk Rd. Beer and a Cut: 5:00pm, Riot Brewing Co., The awesome barbers from Victory Brand North are coming back for a once a month pop up barber shop! 250324-7468. 101A 3055 Oak Street.

Live Music at Craig Street: 7:00pm, Lawson Kelly & Reid Williams csbrewery. ca. 250-737-2337. 25 Craig Street.

Tony McManus: 7:30pm, Duncan Showroom Productions, Tony is con-

New Movie Releases: Book Club, Deadpool 2, Pope Francis: A Man of His Word, Slender Man, Show Dogs.

Live Music at The River Rock: 7:00pm, Fanfare. theoldfork. com/riverrock. 250597-3027. 140 Trans Canada Hwy. Topography: New Music for Solo Bass: 8:00pm, The Ou Gallery, The Ou is thrilled to be presenting Dave Riedstra’s performance with his contra-bass, ‘Topography: New Music for Bass.’ theougallery. com 250-510-8077.

3091 Agira Road.

MAY 19, SAT Duncan Farmers Market: 9:00am, City Hall, 200 Craig Street.

The Met Opera Live

We have a large selection of rental tools & equipment from Major Brands.

VANCOUVER ISLAND’S PREMIERE SUPPLIER OF RENTAL & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

250-748-1011 5130 Polkey Road, Duncan islandequipmentrentals.com

Mon - Fri 7:30am - 5pm Sat 9am - 1pm | Closed Sundays Closed Saturdays, October 1 - February 28

JOIN US FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL VANCOUVER ISLAND HOMESTEADING FAIR ON MAY 5 & 6 AT THE COBBLE HILL FAIRGROUNDS. There is a fantastic lineup of presentations and vendors focused on earth conscious, sustainable living. Presentation topics include: rainwater harvesting, humic acid and myccorhizal fungi in the garden, sourdough bread, raising rabbits, off-grid living, farm tools and more! Music and food will compliment this fabulous community event. Come to learn and connect with our local homsteading community. Entrance is FREE, donations appreciated.

www.homesteadingfair.ca

HOMESTEADING FAIR - PRESENTATIONS SATURDAY • MAY 5TH 10am

Stu Armour Building

Wapa Bay Humates Chris Webb - Humic Acid: Benefits to Agriculture

11am

Community Hall Youth Hall

KDA Ken Nentwig - Rain Water Harvesting Cowichan Green Community - Nathan Harben - Reclaiming Food & The Food Recovery Project

12pm

Community Hall Stu Armour Building

Sidl Masonry Heating - Stefan Sidl - Austrian Masonry Heating Chronic Canvas - Shawn Drew - Medicinal Cannabis

1pm

Community Hall

Pacific Passive House - Robert Lyon - Passive House Design & Construction Hartley Hills Farm - Dave Woodall - Wool: From Raw Fleece to Rug

Youth Hall 2pm

Community Hall Stu Armour Building

Arbor Holistic Coaching - Nicola Belzile - Transition to a Healthy, Whole Food Lifestyle Ergo Foundation - Dylan Smith - Biodiesel from Used Cooking Oil

3pm

Community Hall

Arbor Holistic Coaching - Nicola Belzile - Simple, All Natural Home Cleaning Recipes Turning Times - Joy Emmanuel - Co-operatived and Earth Conscious, Sustainable Living

Youth Hall

10am 11am 12pm

1pm 2pm 3pm

SUNDAY • MAY 6TH Stu Armour Building

Dan Wheeler - Sausage Making: A Discussion

Community Hall Youth Hall

Rob Wood - Off Grid State of Mind Zoma Farm - Matteus Clement - Small Scale & Urban Farming

Community Hall Stu Armour Building

Organic Gardener’s Pantry - Christina Nikolic - Mycorrhizal Fungi in the Garden Botanical Bliss - Robin Round - Growing a Medicianl Herb Garden

Community Hall Youth Hall

Growing Wild - Alison Philps - Growing a Home Based Business Zona Farm - Matteus Clement - Farm Tools 101

Community Hall Stu Armour Building

Kevin Smith & Lorrai Edmunds - Yukon Sourdough & Sauerkraut Laughing Duck Farm - Skye Gamblewest - Raising Meat Rabbits

Stu Armour Building

Laughing Duck Farm - Dean Gamblewest - Butchering Meat Rabbits

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In HD: Cendrillon (Cinderella): 9:45am, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 250-7487529. 2687 James Street.

Maple Bay Wooden Boat Festival: 10:00am, Maple Bay Marina, Sat & Sun. The Festival is open to the public. Remote Control Boat Show and Pool Local Artisans and Vendors, Mariners Market and Espresso Bar along with the Shipyard Restaurant will both be open.Live music daily between 1-4 pm maplebaymarina. com/wooden-boatfestival. 250-7468482. 6145 Genoa Bay Road.

Low Tide Day: 10:30am, Kil-pah-las Beach, at the end of Botwood Lane, Cowichan Bay. Shoreline cleanup, lunch & music, and family marine biology activities. 250-252-1400. naturecowichan.net .

250-715-5261.

Shriners Kids Fun Fair (Ages 4-14): 11:30am, Island Sav-

ings Centre, The Cowichan Valley Shrine Club is thrilled to bring you our Kids Fair.cowichanvalleyshrineclub.org/kids-fun-fair.

250-929-8881. 2687 James Street.

2nd Annual Cowichan “WAM” Fest: Wineries in the Cowichan Valley , This is our first big event for 2018, with more than 30 artists and musicians being showcased at 9 Valley Wineries. There will be music performances taking place at each winery, and painters, potters, and jewellers set up in the winery tasting rooms.

And, of course, delicious Cowichan wines for tasting. cowichansoutharts.weebly. com/wine-arts--music-festival-2018 Nina Packebush (Girls Like Me): 12:00pm, Cowichan Valley Regional Library, Girls Like Meis The first young adult novel to explore the life of a queer pregnant teenage r. 2 5 0 -74 6 -76 61 .

2687 James Street.

Whitecaps vs Dallas: 1:00pm, The Innocent Truth w/Blacktop Social, Krypteia: 7:00pm, Duncan Showroom Productions, showroomproductions.ca 250-748-7246. 131 Station Street.

Surface Language: 7:00pm, Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, Surface Language... painting in an abstract dialect. Opening reception on May 19 ladysmithwaterf ro n t g a l l e r y.co m .

250-245-1252. 610 Oyster Bay Drive.

Va l l ey Seniors Dance: 7:30pm, valley-seniors.org.

250-746-4433. 198 Government Street.

Live Entertainment at Mobys: 7:30pm, El Jose’s Cuban Band 250-537-5559. 124 A Upper Ganges Road.

Ultimate Music Trivia: 7:30pm, Ramada Duncan Hotel, 250748-4311. 140 Trans Canada Hwy. Victoria Baroque Players w/David Blackadder on Trum-

pet: 7:30pm, Duncan Christian Reformed Church,cowichanpac. ca 250-748-7529.

930 Trunk Road.

Fanfare: 8:00pm, Riot Brewing Co . , Fa n f a re i s C a m e ro n B oyce .

2503247468. 101A 3055 Oak Street.

MAY 20, SUN 2nd Annual Cowichan “WAM” Fest: 12:00pm, Wineries in the Cowichan Valley , cowichansoutharts. weebly.com/winearts--music-festival-2018.

Musical Feast at Blue Grouse Winery: 6:00pm, Blue Grouse Winery, The concept is a magical evening of music, food, and wine. Music by NYC Jazz great Misha Piatigorsky.Bluegrouse. ca 250 748-7450.

2182 Lakeside Road.

MAY 21, MON Victoria Day 2018: BC Wide, Victoria Day is a Canadian statutory holiday celebrating Queen Victoria’s birthday.

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Shimmy Mob Online Auction: 9:00am, Facebook, The Cowichan Valley Shimmy Mob Team will be hosting an online auction starting May 21st and running till June 4th. shimmymob.com 250-715-5202 Floatplane RC Meet: 9:30am, Art Man Park, Quamichan Lake. Bring your own floatplane,duncanrc. com. 250-597-0104.

5990 Indian Road.

MAY 22, TUE Parent & Tot Fitness: 9:00am, Shawnigan Lake Community Centre,250-743-1433.

2804 Shawnigan Lake Road.

Repair and Repurpose Workshop: 4:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply Ltd, islandgem.net 250597-4369. 2 - 378 Trunk Road.

R u by Tu e s d ay : 7:00pm, Riot Brewing Co., Join host Glenn and Jetta for a circle jam kitchen party!

250-324-7468. 101A 3055 Oak Street.

Visualizing Light and Colour for Better Photography: 7:00pm, Hardwick Hall, Freelance magazine photographer and instructor Brian Argyle says great images need focus and composition. ladysmithcameraclub.

com. 2506067011. Beaded Kumihimo 232 High Street at Bracelet Workshop: 3rd Avenue.

3:00pm, Island Gem Fa c e s P l a c e s : and Bead Supply, 7:00pm, Cowichan Islandgem.net 250Performing Arts Cen- 597-4369. 2 - 378 tre, 89-year old Agn’s Trunk Road.

Varda, one of the leading figures of the MAY 25, FRI French New Wave, New Movie Releases: 250-748-7529. 2687 Solo: On Chesil Beach, James Street.

Solo: A Star Wars StoMAY 23, WED ry (also at IMAX).

RC Boats: 9:00am, Langford Lake, 250597-0104. 3018 Trillium Road

Surface Language: 11:00am, Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, 250-245-1252. 610 Chemainus Wednes- Oyster Bay Drive. day Market: Roller Skate Party: 10:00am, Waterwheel Park, 250-246- 6:30pm, Cowichan 3944. 3828 Croft St. Lake Sports Arena, The ice is out and dry Byzantine Link floor activities are Bracelet Workshop: back. 250-749-6742.

3:30pm, Island Gem 311 South Shore Road. and Bead Supply Ltd, islandgem.net. 250- HUB Film Club: The 597-4369. 2 - 378 Shape of Water: Trunk Rd. 7:00pm, The Hub at Cowichan Station, A Eulogy of Gravity: c ow i c h a n s t a t i o n .

1:00pm, The Ou Gallery, Xan Shian, Mon- org/hub-film-club/ . treal.theougallery. 250-746-1794. 2375 com 250-510-8077. Koksilah Rd. 3091 Agira Road.

Live Music at The MAY 24, THU River Rock: 7:00pm, Teri Wood, theoldfork.

Advance Care Plan- com/riverrock. 250ning Session at 597-3027. 140 Trans Cowichan Hospice: 2:00pm, Cowichan Canada Hwy..

Hospice, Advance care planning is a process that supports you and your family to prepare to make decisions about your future health care. cowichanhospice.org.

250-701-4242. 3122 Gibbins Road.

Taproom Tour Comedy Show: 8:00pm, Riot brewing Co., TaproomTour Comedy show presented

by Ratfish Comedy. r i o t b re w i n g . c o m .

250-324-7468. 101A 3055 Oak Street.

MAY 26, SAT Duncan Farmers Market: 9:00am, City Hall. duncanfarmersmarket.ca 200 Craig Street.

Deans Marine Swap n Shop: 9:00am, If you have fishing or marine related things collecting dust, it’s time to clean it up and get it sold, deansmarine.ca.

250-748-0829. 5147 Polkey Road.

Mill Bay Flower and Garden Show: 9:00am, Cobble Hill Community Hall,There will be lots of things to see and do such as silent auction, plant and garden vendors, gardening workshops, master gardeners, flower and plant competition with more than 80 competition classes to enter. millbaygardenclub.com.

250-743-2756. 3550 Watson Avenue.

11th Annual Kids Learn to Fish: 10:00am, Chemainus Lake Park, There is fun, educational booths and activities for the kids to go through and participate. cowichanflyfishers.com/kidslearn-to-fish Heritage Boat Festival: 10:00am, Ladysmith Maritime Society Marina, Over 20 heritage vessels from the west coast. Harbour tours on Mari-

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timer and many new exhibits of maritime art. 250-245-1146 or 250-245-0109. 610 Oyster Bay Drive.

Live Music at Enrico: 1:00pm,enricowinery. com. 250-733-2356.

3280 Telegraph Road.

Golf-Short Game Bootcamp: 2:00pm, Cowichan Golf and Country Club ,Come out and learn all about wedge play, and specialty shots around the green. cowichangolfclub.ca.

250-746-5333. 4955 Trans Canada Hwy. Whitecaps vs Revolution: 2:30pm, BC Place Stadium, ROLLER DERBY Double Header: 5:00pm, Island Savings Centre,Tons of fast-

paced, hard-hitting action.250-701-1742.

2687 James Street.

MAY 27, SUN Surface Language: 11:00am, Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, Surface Language... painting in an abstract dialect. ladysmithwaterfrontgallery.com/ currentshows. 250245-1252. 610 Oyster Bay Drive.

Sam Kirmayer Quartet: 2:00pm, Osborne Bay Pub, osbornebaypub.com. 250-3242245. 1534 Joan Ave. Tango del Domingo: 3:00pm, Duncan Showroom Productions, John and Linda Fowler host a south island milonga every 4th Sunday of the month. showroomproductions.ca

TRUNK SHOW Saturday, May 12th

10 am & 1 pm Fashion Shows $5.00 Reserved Seating

Preview Early Fall 2018 and Current Hot Styles! www.kcsboutique.ca

UPPER LONGWOOD STATION 1-5771 TURNER RD. NANAIMO Mon to Sat 10am to 5:30pm & Sun 11am to 4pm

250-751-7799

250-748-7246. 131 Station Street.

Couples Night: 4:00pm, Duncan Meadows Golf Course, 250-746-8993. 6507 North Road.

MAY 27, SUN Piano Concert, Fine Dining and Wine: 6:00pm, Cherry Point Estate Wines, An evening pairing piano, fine dining and wine,Well renowned pianist Shoko Inoue, fine dining by Dan Hayes, 250.743.1272.cherrypointestatewines.com 250.743.1272. 840 Cherry Point Road.

Paint Nite: Who, Who Me?: 6:00pm, Arbutus Ridge Golf Club, 250-743-5100.

3515 Telegraph Road.

MAY 28, MON 2018 Bike to Work/ School Week: A future in which as many people as possible experience the joy of using bicycles for everyday transportation. biketowork.ca Floatplane RC Meet: 9:30am, Art Man Park,Quamichan Lake. Bring your own floatplane,duncanrc. com 250-597-0104.

5990 Indian Road.

MAY 29, TUE Paint Nite at the Farm: 6:30am, Farm Table Inn, Join us for Paint Nite at the

Farm.farmtableinn. ca 250-932-3205.

67 5 5 Co w i c h a n Lake Road.

Chain Making 101 Workshop: 4:00pm, Island Gem 250597-4369. 2 - 378 Trunk Road.

MAY 30, WED RC Boats: 9:00am, Langford Lake, duncanrc.com. 250597- 0 1 0 4 . 3 0 1 8 Trillium Road.

Chemainus Wednesday Market: 10:00am, Waterwheel Park,facebook. c o m /c h e m a i n u s wednesdaymarket/ .

250-246-3944. 3828 Croft St. Golf-The Art of Putting: 5:30pm, Cowichan Golf and Country Club, cowichangolfclub.ca.

250-746-5333. 4955 Trans Canada Hwy..

Improv Night: 7:00pm, Mercury Theatre, The Mercury Players are proud to present IMPROV at the Mercury Theatre. This is an audience participation event,mercuryplayers. org 778-725-9778.

331 Brae Road.

C H E R RY P O I N T A RT G RO U P ’ S A N N UA L S P R I N G S H OW Cherry Point Art Group’s annual spring show will be held May 4th and 5th at St. Peter’s Anglican Church at 5800 Church Road, Duncan, B.C. Hours are 10 - 5. This show includes framed paintings, matted-only pieces and art cards. There are demonstrations and a tea available. The members of the art group are painters who reside in the Cowichan Valley area including the Malahat, Chemainus and Lake Cowichan.

The club started in the early 1970’s and

has a diverse range of painters working in acrylic, watercolour, oils, pastels and pencil. The club meets weekly from mid-September to early June at the Mellor Hall in Duncan. The group is made up of beginners and seasoned painters who support and encourage each other to create works they are passionate about. Paintings from club members have been exhibited and sold in the Sooke Fine Art Show, Sidney Fine Art Show and galleries.

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Cowichan Valley Trail (incl historic Kinsol Trestle) cvrd.bc.ca

Chemainus, 250.246.3906

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Cowichan Valley Junior A Hockey Club

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Duncan, 250.746.7665

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Kerry Park Rec Centre Mill Bay, 250.743.5922

Duncan Curling Club Duncan 250.748.9313

Cowichan Rocks Cowichan Lake, 250.749.6742 FOOTBALL

The Raptors Centre

Cowichan Valley Soccer Association Duncan, cowichansoccer.com

Kerry Park Youth Soccer League Mill Bay, 250.743.5922

Kidsport Cowichan Duncan, kidsportcanada.ca FRISBEE

Duncan Meadows Golf & Country Club 250.746.8993

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Duncan Dynamics Gym Club 250.746.0193

Shawnigan Lake Community Centre 250.743.1433 DANCE

Island Savings Centre 250.748.7529

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Carlson’s School of Dance Duncan 250.746.6456 ICE SKATING

Duncan, 250.746.0372 BOATING

Sealegs Kayaking Adventures Ladysmith 250.245.4096

Excalibur Charters Duncan, 250.246.0142

Cowichan Valley Football Association Duncan, 250.588.9445

Cowichan Rugby Football Club Duncan, 250.746.7513

Cowichan Sportsplex Duncan, 250.746.5666

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Open Daily 8am - 3pm except Sundays. Pool room open daily except Sundays & Closed Saturdays when any Special Events are being held. DAILY LUNCHES. SUNDAY 1pm Cribbage Closed Sundays except for Cribbage MONDAY 9:30am 9:45am 11:30am

12:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm

Mex. Train Dominoes Carpet Bowling Jam Factory Band 1st & 3rd Monday Contract Bridge Cribbage Shuffleboard Tournaments

TUESDAY 9:30am 11:45am Anytime

Harmonica Band BINGO Shuffleboard

WEDNESDAY 9:30am 9:45am 11:30am

Crafts Carpet Bowling Danny & The Seniors Band

12:45am 1:00pm

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THURSDAY 9:45am 11:00am 1:00pm 1:00pm

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FRIDAY 9:00am 9:45am 12:45pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm

Duplicate Bridge Carpet Bowling Whist Choir - 1st & 2nd Friday Ukelele Dance - last 2 Fridays

SATURDAY 9:30am 10:30am 7:30pm

Shuffleboard Tournaments Line Dancing VSO Dances - $8.00/p.p

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Saison Market Vineyard 250 597 0484

Cow Cafe 250 749 4933

Java World 250 748 6481

Saigon Subs 250 597 8889

Just Jake’s 250 746 5622

Coffee on the Moon 250 715 1540

The Tin Cup 250 597 3738

Mr. Mikes Steakhouse 250 715 2070

Corner House Cafe 250 748 9211

The Village Chippery 250 929 8886

The Old Fork Restaurant 250 597 3027

Duncan Garage Cafe & Bakery 250 748 6223

Anderlea Farm and Cafe 250 597 3438

Original Joes 250 597 8935

Café/Lunch Spot

Willow Street Cafe 250 246 2434 Odika Cafe 250 324 3303 Arbutus Cafe 250 746 5443

Casual & Family Dining Jake’s at the Lake 250 932 2221

Rock Cod Cafe 250 746 1550 Shaker Mill Restaurant 250 749 6350 Smitty’s 250 537 1818

Bad Habaits Cafe 250 597 8089

The Dog House Family Restaurant 250 746 4614

The Daily Grind 250 709 2299

Duncan Garage Cafe & Bakery 250 748 6223

White Spot 250 748 5151

Drumroaster Coffee 250 743 5200

Cow Cafe and Cookhouse 250 597 4353

York St Diner 250 597 0400

Power Lunch 250 709 9921

The Crepe Vine 250 715 1020

Boston Pizza 250 748 2442

Riverwalk Cafe 250 746 4370

Bonnie Martin Restaurant 250 246 1068

Station Street Cafe 778 455 3008

Pioneer House Restaurant 250 746 5848

Salty’s Fish & Chips 250 715 1118

Trivia Answers 1. Split ends 2. Olive Oil 3. Belgium 4. Quebec City 5. Dwarf Throwing

#212 1) Clock 2) Toast 3) Stripe On Bowl 4) Mother’s Sleeve 5) Toaster 6) Jug 7) Socks 8) Heat Line 9) Wooden Spoon 10) The ‘Happy’ moved

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The CV Pub 250 748 2722

Farm Table Inn 250 932 3205

Mill Bay Pizza 250 743 8882

Road House Pub 250 597 1828

Hudson’s on First 250 597 0066

Moo’s Pizza 250 929 2811

Rampant Lion Pub 250 746 5422

Genoa Bay Cafe 250 746 7621

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Pizza Hut 250 748 4690

Satellite Bar & Grille 250 743 5100

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The Masthead 250 748 3714 Playbill Dining Room Chemainus Theatre Festival 250 246 9820 Bluenose II 250 748 3089 Vinoteca 250 709 2279 The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar 250 597 3473

Pizza Ali Baba Pizza 250 748 9990 Authentic Pizza 250 701 0717 Dominos Pizza 250 715 0715 J & V’s Burgers & Pizza 250 749 7411

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Romeos Pizza 250 746 9944 Sarpino’s Pizza 250 743 1110

Pubs

The Royal Dar 250 597 1483 Nha Trang Maki Sushi 250 746 8999 One More Sushi 250 597 0077

Black Swan Pub 250 743 5133

Pegasus 250 597 2299

Craig Street Brew Pub 250 737 2337

Phad Thai 250 597 3222

Cobblestone Pub 250 743 4232

Sai’s Place Spice Cafe 250 597 2511

Cow Bay Pub 250 748 2330

Sushi House Japanese Restaurant 250 709 2343

Oak and Carriage Pub 250 746 4144 River Rock Pub 250 743 4311

Things To Do In World’s Largest Hockey Stick & Puck: Recorded in the Guinness World Records! Built in 1985 from Douglas Fir wooden beams reinforced with steal. 205ft long.

Weighs 61, 000lbs. Island Savings Centre (on the Aquatic Centre side), 2653 James St, Duncan. 250.746.0440.

The Raptor Wildlife Sanctuary: Watch & learn all about these incredible birds of prey. Open daily, 10:30am-3pm. Flying Demo’s @ 11:30am & 1:30pm. Walk through the woods with a hawk, look in to the eyes of an owl, or spend a whole day immersing yourself in the world of raptors! Book-in ahead of time for a more handson experience. Hogwarks can be booked on arrival. For admission prices see, pnwraptors.com. 1877 Herd Rd, Duncan. 250.746.0372.

Shopping & Markets: Downtown Duncan- Charming historic town with shops, cafés and restaurants. Every kind of store you can think of.

Historic Whippletree Junction- A jumble of salvaged buildings from early 1900’s with old-world charm.

Rest stop for tourists offering coffee, shopping, restaurants, and wonderful history. 4705 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan Duncan Farmers Market-One of the largest markets in BC! With over 150 producers & artisans of the unusual & unique. Every Saturday, Apr-Oct, 9am-2pm, Market Square , 200 Craig Street(intersection of Craig & Ingram St.) Salt Spring Island Saturday Market - Meet over 140 artisans & food producers . Open Apr ‘til end of Oct, 9am-4pm (. Oceanside at Centennial Park.

Altered Olives Vintage Market-See their upcoming markets on their facebook page! 250.743.7383.

Chemainus Wednesday Market-May 23-Sept.29 from 10am to 3pm in Waterwheel Park, 3828 Croft St., Chemainus Lake Cowichan Farmers Market-Starting Mothers

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DESOLATION SOUND • Whale & Wildlife Watching • Small Group & Family Charters • Fishing Trips • Desolation Sound Tours 250.702.4515   Discovery Harbour Marina 50northadventures.com

Day through Thanksgiving weekend from 10am-3pm on Sundays at Central Park in Lake Cowichan(left on South Shore Road through to Honeymoon Bay) Museums: BC Forest Discovery Centre- Shoulder season open hours; Thurs-Mon, May 3-28, 10am-4:30pm. Train runs

every 60mins, 11am–4pm. The centre has become one of Duncan’s favourite attractions shareing the history of BC’s forest & logging industry. 2892 Drinkwater Rd, Duncan.

250.715.1113.

Cowichan Valley Museum & Archives- Showcases the 1886 rural settlement of Duncan’s Crossing, also known as “Alderlea”. Filled with exhibits allowing visitors to experience early pioneer life, including a 1912 home.

130 Canada Ave, Duncan. 250.746.6612. Open Daily Mid-June-Mid-Sept. 10am-4pm Shawnigan Lake Museum - Shares the story of Shawnigan Lake from past to present. Featured Galleries include; EJ Hughes Gallery- a prestigious painter & resident of Shawnigan Lake for 20yrs). Kinsol Trestle- A Canadian National Pacific Railway line built to connect Victoria to Nootka Sound in 1911. See the 3’ & 10’ scale models and videos showing it’s history and the time-lapse of the restoration in 2010-11. The Last Spike- Historic story of the ceremonious golden last spike hammered in by Sir John A. Macdonald in 1886 completing the 72 mile railway track from Esquimalt to Nanaimo. 1775 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Rd, Shawnigan Lake. Admission by donation. 250.743.8675, shawniganlakemuseum.com Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre: Historic wooden

boats & maritime history at the pier. 5 Museums (allow 2-3hrs to complete). Woodwork courses & activities for children, ladies & men. Fleet of outboard/inboard traditional wooden boats of the west coast on the dock that members can take out for a day. Gift shop and more!

1761 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay. 250.746.4955.

Art Galleries: The Ou Gallery H5 STARH- Incredible space, lovely people, fantastic art, real sense of community, very intimate, grass roots vibe. theougallery.com. 3091 Agira Rd, Duncan. 250.510.8077.

Cowichan Performing Arts Centre- This month’s Art Show features; “Warmland Calligraphers of the Cowichan Valley” CVRD Arts & Culture Division, 2687 James St, Duncan. 250.748.7529.

Imagine That! Artisans’ Designs- Renowned for it’s high concentration of artists, imagination and fine craftsmanship. Featuring; paintings, clayworks, glass, wood, metal, and fibre. Ever-changing selection from the best artists in the Cowichan Valley and on Vancouver Island.

251 Craig St, Duncan. 250.748.6776.

Michaela Davidson Art & Gift Gallery- The entire building boasts 25 stained glass windows, visit the

whimsical pond surrounded by stained glass & sculptures, tour the gardens, or browse the gift shop featuring; unique originals, reproductions, giftware, jewellery, and glasswork. Open daily, 10am-5pm. 63 Sahtlam Ave, Lake Cowichan. 250.749.6375.

Station Street Gallery & Frame Shop- Features a wide variety of gifts by local artists & artisans including; functional pottery, woodwork and pewter.

139 Station St, Duncan. 250.748.3311.

Coast Collective Gallery-features exhibits showcasing fine art and crafts from recognized and emerging Canadian artists. Located in the beautiful area of Colwood. 250-391-5522 Ladysmith Waterfront GalleryThe most comprehensive visual arts organization in Ladysmith!

Bringing together artists, art lovers, unique artistic opportunities & experiences. Gallery open daily, 11am-4pm. 610 Oyster Bay Drv, Ladysmith (on the way to Transfer Beach). 250.245.1252.

Salt Spring Gallery H5 STARH- Fresh contemporary fine art showcasing top-notch ceramics, painting, textile, glass, sculpture & jewelry in a friendly artist run space. Gallery open Wed-Sun, 11am-4pm.

(1.25hr travel time from Duncan, includes a ferry).

135 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island.

250.931.0011.

Blue Horse Folk Art Gallery H4.5 STARH- Home to the acclaimed folk art animal sculptures of Paul Burke and uniquely elegant raku vases & lamps of Anna Gustafson. Naturally lit, spacious gallery with paintings, furniture and other works by both artists.

Linger by the outdoor sculptures in the Coffee Garden next to an untamed forest. (1.25hr travel time from Duncan, includes a ferry). Open hours Sun-Fri, 10am5pm (closed Sat’s). 175 N View Pl, Salt Spring Island.

250.537.0754.

Aboriginal Art Gallery: Judy Hill Gallery- Pacific

northwest native art & crafts. Popular for it’s totem poles, bentwood cedar boxes, native jewelry, Cowichan sweaters, carved masks & more! 22 Station St, Duncan.

250.746.6663.

See Fine Hand-Blown Glass: GBS Glass blowingVisit the studio to see their fine art hand-blown glass.

Showcasing wine & table-top items, oil lamps and other.

Open by appointment. 678 Shawnigan Lake Rd, Malahat.

250.743.5666.

Jewellery Making Workshops: Gem & Bead SupplyHosts fun jellewery-making workshops for; necklaces, earrings, rings, pendants, repurposing old jewelry into new pieces, fixing broken jewelry and more! 2-378 Trunk Rd, Duncan. www.islandgem.net, 250.597.4369.

Bowling: Duncan Lanes Bowling Center- 5 & 10pin bowling. 271 James St, Duncan 250.746.5421.

Lawn Bowling: Cowichan Lawn Bowling Club-

Leagues, tournaments and more! Open Apr - Mid Oct. End of First St, Centenial Park, Duncan. www. cowichanlawnbowling.com Fun Science for Kids: Mad Science Vancouver IslandThey come to you! Science-based fun & educational after-school programs & birthdays. 250.391.1814.

Remote Control Fun: Floatplane RC Meet-up- Meet with us every Monday, 9:30am at Art Mann Park on Quamichan Lake, (5990

Indian Rd, Duncan) Bring your own floatplane, meet new friends, or feed the ducks. Free to fly or watch! See Duncan RC for your remote control toys, big or small.

5797 Duncan St, Duncan. 250.597.0104.

Paintball: Vancouver Island Paintball Club- Open daily 10am4:30pm. 4 fields, Jungle Forest Village and Speed Ball.

Recreation play in the village is a favourite! Reservation only. 250.756.6793. VancouverIslandPaintball.ca Gun Shooting for Adults: Cowichan Fish & Game Association- Learn how to use a gun, improve your aim, compete in competitions and practice safe fire-arm use. Shooting nights Wed’s & Fri’s, 2pm. Brenda, 250.743.1169. http://

cowichanfishandgame.com/ Hunting: Learn how to hunt with qualified instructors to attain your hunting license. Tanya, 250.746.4537, or cowichancore@shaw.ca Horse Riding & Shows: Foxstone Stables- Lessons, dressage, shows, boarding, 8mins from downtown Duncan. This month features; “Equestrian Schooling Show”- Apr 6-8. Foxstone Stable, 4770 Waters Rd, Duncan, B.C. 250.748.8577.

Cobble Hill Mountain- A popular destination for horse riding! Numerous trails of varying difficulty along the 336m summit, many viewpoints and amenities.

FREE Play Reading Nights: The Mercury Players-

Every 2nd & 4th Wed’s of the month, 7pm (subject to

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theatre availability). Opportunity to get a sneak peak of upcoming shows or prepare for auditions. The Mercury Theatre, 331 Brae Rd, Duncan. mercuryplayers.org LIVE Theatre Performances: Chemainus Theatre- Exceptional, beautiful theatre.

Producing a repertoire of classic & award winning performances. Now showing; “Kim’s Convenience” Apr.27-May26. Make the occasion extra special and enjoy the lunch or dinner buffet in the beautiful dining room, or visit the Gallery Gift Shop before or after the show! 9737 Chemainus Rd, Chemainus 1.800.565.7738.

Cowichan Performing Arts Centre- See live theatre, music, dance, comedy, art shows, speakers & more! 2687 James St, Duncan. 250.748.7529. http://

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Mercury Players- Fabulous, high quality theatrical performances. This month features: “NEIL SIMON’S The

Good Doctor”. May 10-20th. Mercury Theatre, 331 Brae Rd, Duncan. mercuryplayers.org Improv Nights: The Mercury Players- Every 5th Wed of the month. Theatre games with audience participation. Hone your acting skills & laugh yourself silly. Non-judgemental environment. Become a member to participate. The Mercury Theatre, 331 Brae Road, Duncan. mercuryplayers.org (free to watch)

Ladysmith Little Theatre- A place to see, act or volunteer in quality community theatre. This month features; “Once Upon A Mattress”- Apr 12 - May 6. 4985 Christie Rd, Ladysmith. Reserve, 250.924.0658. www. ladysmiththeatre.com Movie Cinema: Cineplex Caprice Cinemas- 404 Duncan St., Duncan.

778.855.7867.

The Fritz Movie Theatre- Features everything you’d expect to find in the big city. Open Fri-Tue, monthly & 7 days/week, Jul-Aug. 901 North End Rd. (Central Hall), Salt Spring Island. 250.537.4656.

HUB Film Club- Membership facilitated community cinema. Watch films with friends & neighbours every 4th Friday of the month. Popcorn provided. Bring a cushion! Cowichan Station, 2375 Koksilah Rd, Duncan.

Find us on facebook or http://cowichanstation.org/ Live Music: Patt’s House of Jazz, Sunday afternoon’s at

2pm stop by for some easy listening , live jazz musicians.

1534 Joan Ave, Corfton, BC 250-324-2245

River Rock Bar & Grill- Live Music Friday evenings from 7-10pm, 140 Trans Canada Hwy in Duncan, 250-597-3027 FREE Library: Cowichan Branch Library- 2687 James

St., Duncan 250.746.7661.

Estuary Nature Center: Interpretive center and

children’s programs overlooking the Cowichan Estuary 1845 Cowichan Bay Rd. 250.597.2288.

The FAMOUS Historic Chemainus Wall Murals: A visionary in the small town told the history of the town through gigantic murals painted on the many buildings for all to see. Over 40 murals telling the story of the towns history from WWI, the first telephone operators, First Nation faces, settling the Canadian West, the drama & danger of the mills - it’s all there in gorgeous form, shape & colour. Take some time to get off the highway and see this town. “The Little Town That Did”. Chemainus, B.C. Hikes & Trails: The Historic Kinsol Trestle- Open to public for cycling, hiking & equestrian riding. One of the tallest freestanding timber rail trestle structures in the world, near Shawnigan Lake http://www.cvrd.bc.ca/1379/Kinsol-

Trestle

Heart Lake Loop- Challenging 6.4km takes about 2hrs.

Rewards you with Panoramic spectacular views of the town, Gulf Islands and Mt. Baker. Access from Davis Rd Park at the Holland Creek Trail, Ladysmith.

Cowichan Sportsplex- Has a short nature trail. 5847 Chesterfield Ave, Duncan. 250.746.5666.

Cobble Hill Mountain- Many trails of varying difficulty along the 336m summit with lots of viewpoints & amenities.

Disc Golfing (Frolfing): 18 holes at Hart Memorial,

Mouat Park. Take 1hr to 1.5 hrs to complete the course.

Located near the end of McPhillips Ave. on Salt Spring Island.

Free Outdoor Exercise Equipment: Cowichan Sportsplex- 5847 Chesterfield Ave, Duncan. 250.746.5666.

Indoor Tennis: Arbutus Ridge Golf Club- This is the ONLY covered year-round tennis facility between Victoria & Nanaimo. Open year-round, 8am-9pm daily. Men’s Night, Ladies Night, Junior’s Night, Lessons, Tournaments and more! 3515 Telegraph Rd, Cobble Hill. 250.743.5000, or Toll Free 1.800.446.5322.

Waterslides & Wave Pool: Cowichan Aquatic Centre- Indoor Wave pool, lazy river, twin waterslides, swirl pool & more! 2653 James St, Duncan. 250.746.7665.

Frank Jameson Community Centre & Swimming Pool- Waterslides, lazy river, tot pool with waterfalls & bubbles, whirl pool, 15’ climbing wall in the pool, skywalker, pool rope swing, pool basketball hoops. 810 Sixth Ave, Ladysmith. 250.245.6424.

Swimming Pools: Cowichan Aquatic Center- Indoor 8 lane 25m lap pools, steam room, sauna, and more! 2653 James St, Duncan. 250.746.7665.

Frank Jameson Community Centre & Swimming Pool- 4-lane 25m pools, easy pool access aquatic lift & stairs, sauna, tot pool and more! 810 Sixth Ave, Ladysmith. 250.245.6424.

Pickleball: Cowichan Exhibition Park- Try North America’s fastest growing sport! 7380 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan. 250.748.0822. Find us on facebook under “Cowichan Exhibition Pickleball” for meet up times.

Rock Climbing: Cowichan Climbing Academy- Open Tue-Fri, 3:30-6:30pm. Operated by a group of school district

79 teachers. Ècole Mount Prevost school, 6177 Moorfield Rd, Duncan. Closed during school holidays. cowichanclimbing@sd79.bc.ca

Frank Jameson Swimming Pool- One 15’ climbing wall in the pool as part of their fun pool activities. 810 Sixth Ave, Ladysmith. 250.245.6424.

Duncan Boulders- Outdoor hotspot for real boulder climbing. Difficult to find. See this website for directions & more info. http://www.bcclimbing.com/

areas/duncan-boulders Things To Do For Teens: Youth Rec Room @ Frank Jameson Community Centre & Swimming Pool; (Ages 13-18yrs). Free, safe, welcoming. Teens can play pool, ping-pong, air hockey, fooseball, Wii, learn to make healthy snacks, create art, surf the net, watch TV, listen to music, meet new friends, or get involved in community events. Open Fri’s 6-10pm. 810 6 Ave, Ladysmith.

250.245.6424.

Youth Group @ Newlife Church- 1839 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan. 250.748.6521. youth@newlifechurch.ca Cadets: Agricultural Hall- Parade Day, Tuesday, 6:15-

9:30pm. 1110 1st Ave, Ladysmith. ladysmithaircadets@ yahoo.ca, 250.245.8119.

Women’s Christian Ministry: Newlife Church- Study God’s word, make new friends

& connect with ladies. Contact Janet Magdanz, jmagdanz81@gmail.com.

Newcomers welcome.

Register, office@newlifechurch.ca. 1839 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan. 250.748.6521.

Mom’s Connect @ Newlife Church- For moms with children of all ages & stages. Support group for moms in their relationships with family, friends & God. momsconnect@newlifechurch.ca. 1839 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan. 250.748.6521.

Men’s Christian Ministry: Men at Work, Men at Play- Hang out with the guys, serve the community or just do fun stuff together.

Newlife Church, 1839 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan.

250.748.6521.

Men’s Noon Hour Bible Study @ Newlife Church1839 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan. 250.748.6521.

Farms: Bird’s Eye Cove ‘The Barn’- One of the oldest working farms in the region. Visit cattle, pigs & hens in lush grass pastures. Also provides romantic farm accommodation, fresh farm food & more! 5881 Genoa Bay Rd, Duncan. 250.748.6379.

Dancing Dandelion Farms- Hosting fields of flourishing flowers & abundance of vegetables. 3204 Drinkwater Rd, Duncan. 250.510.7592.

Westholme Teafarm & Art Gallery H5 STARHPopular tourist hotspot! 5 star rated scenery, atmosphere & tea. Rare Canadian teas, art gallery, tea culture tours, local & worldwide organic teas. 8350 Richards Trail, North Cowichan. 250.748.3811.

Cowichan Green Community- Community focused, hands-on, educational plant & animal farm. Hosts fun & educational workshops and events. Interesting, eclectic Garden Pantry Store, well worth the visit! 360 Duncan St, Duncan. 250.748.8506.

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Providence Farm- Provides nurturing programs for individuals with mental health & developmental challenges with difficulty in mainstream settings to help grow & be part of a community. Visitors can enjoy the relaxing atmosphere, self-guided tours, MonFri lunches, walk through the labyrinth, wander the gardens & trails, and general store. 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan. 250.746.4204.

Deerholme Farm- Hosts cooking classes and wild mushroom & food forages. 4830 Stelfox Rd, Duncan.

250.748.7450.

Alderlea Farm & Café- Family-friendly, historic, biodynamic farm with an organic café & wood-fired pizza. Visit the animals or admire the priceless views of the valley. Open Fri-Sun, 11am-8pm. Wood-fired pizza open Sun’s, 4:30-8pm. 3390 Glenora Rd, Duncan.

Reservations recommended, 250.597.3438.

FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop: This month they’re making a ”Bird House” (Sat, Apr 7). Starts 10am. For ages 4-12yrs. Kids go home with their piece of art, handy skills, a Home Depot apron & certificate of achievement award. Must have parent supervision, please register at the special service desk. Home Depot Duncan, 2980 Drinkwater Rd. 250.737.2360.

Antique Furniture DIY Painting Workshops:

Altered Olives- 1755 Baden Powell Rd and 1300 Fisher Rd, Shawnigan Lake. See their upcoming workshops on their facebook page! 250.743.7383.

Wine/Beer Tastings & Tours: Red Arrow Brewery H4.9 STARH- Tour the brewery in 15mins-30mins. Sample all the beers, and find out how they’re made. Please phone ahead for tours.

Large gift shop with really neat items. Open daily.

5255 Chaster Rd, Duncan 250.597.332.

Cherry Point Estate Wines H4.8 STARHAward-winning Double Gold Medal at the 2017 All Canadian Wine Championship in Toronto! Offers guided tours, wine tastings and dining. Book a 45min wine tour with one of our knowledgeable & friendly staff. Available all year. Book 48hrs in advance. Open for tastings every day, 10am-5pm, sample our award winning reds, whites and our famous dessert wines.

840 Cherry Point Rd, Cobble Hill. 250.743.1272.

Blue Grouse Winery- We care deeply about family and friends, living a long and healthy life, simplicity (doing a few things, but doing them very well), humility, honesty, and stewardship. We believe all of this together will make the Blue Grouse experience a lasting one. Enjoy a tasting with a tour of our cellar; learn about the vineyard, winemaking process and history - please book ahead for this option. 2182 Lakeside Rd, Duncan 250-743-3834 Cowichan Valley Lavender Labyrinth - Friendly & enchanting lavendar farms with a charming little barn store. Views of Mt. Prevost in the background. Walk the labyrinth, enjoy the lavendar, & farm-gate store.

Open May-Aug, Sat & Sun, 10am-6pm. Best in bloom mid June to early July (weather dependant). 2349 Inverarity Rd, Duncan (enter opposite 6357 Wicks Rd, North Cowichan) 250.701.2885.

Rocky Creek Winery H4.7 STARH- “From corporate suits to gumboots” Taste estate wines of Pinots, crisp whites, red blends and sparklings. Discover our story from Cowichan’s most awarded wine-maker. 1854 Myhrest Rd, Cowichan Bay. 250.748.5622.

FREE tastings Averill Creek Vineyard H4.6 STARHComplimentary wine tasting, open 11am-5pm, every weekend. Guided Winery Tours also available for groups of 10 or more (weather permitting). Must prebook. 6552 North Rd. Duncan. 250.709.9986.

Merridale Cidery & Distillery H4.6 STARH- Apple orchard, craft cider house, small batch distillery with a gastropub. Lots of things to eat, drink & do. Tasting Bar, Lounge, Tours & Farm Store open daily, 11am-5pm. 1230 Merridale Rd, Cobble Hill. 250.743.4293. merridale.ca Cycling: Cycle Therapy- Bicycle, mountain bike, and

electric bike rentals.

250.597.0097.

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Golf Driving Range: Duncan Meadows- 18 hole course, putting green, chipping area and practice range. 6507 North Rd, Duncan. 250.746.8993.

Things To Do In Top Spas in the Cowichan Valley: Trillium Natural Spa H5 STARH - Committed to rejuvenation, reducing stress and simply pampering you with extraordinary Natural/Organic skin & body care treatments. 355 Carnell Dr, Lake Cowichan.

250.749.4505.

Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa H4.9 STARH- (3hrs from Duncan, this route requires 3 ferries.) Spectacular oceanfront boutique resort with casual elegance of a West Coast retreat. Spa treatments, beautiful gardens, yoga classes, art show & sales and more! 134 Madrona Dr, Galiano Island. 1.877.530.3939.

Monet Spa H4.8 STARH - Relaxing spa with a view!

Located at Valleyview Mall across from Country Grocer. Exceptional esthetic services, Spa, Beauty, & Personal Care. #10 – 1400 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cobble Hill.

250.743.6114.

Matisse Day Spa H4.7 STARH- Relax, rejuvenate, & escape with the best in beauty essentials, pedicures, manicures, facials, massage, body care treatments and more! 241 Craig St., Duncan. 250.715.1126.

Honeymoon Bay Lodge & Retreat H4.3 STARH Notfor-profit retreat centre for “Youth for Christ”. Ideal setting for individuals or groups looking for personal renewal & restoration. 10028 Park Dr, Honeymoon Bay, B.C. 35-55min drive from Duncan depending on traffic.

1.888.749.4252.

Paintball: Midway Paintball- Largest field in BC!

Open 10am-dusk. Can also be open for Pro-D Days & Holidays, just call to confirm. 5500 Indian Rd, Duncan.

250.748.6588.

The Flores del Iris Gardens: Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa- Small yet beautiful gardens. 134 Madrona Drv, Galiano Island. 1.877.530.3939.

Mountain Biking: Many trails and look-out points on Mt. Tzouhalem, Mt. Maple, Mt. Prevost and Cobble Hill Mountain. Great views and wildlife.

Fishing: Cowichan region is internationally renowned for it’s fly fishing. However Saltwater & Lake Fishing are outstanding here too.

Fly Fishing- Best in the Cowichan River. Find rainbow, cutthroat or brown trout & steelhead. Trout best from Mar-Jun. Steelhead best from Dec-Mar. Famous for trophy-sized browns averaging 16-18”. Heavily regulated river. Check for in-season closures.

Saltwater Fishing- Cowichan Bay catch Chinook salmon (“spring”/”king” salmon), coho salmon, rock cod, lingcod, prawns & crab. Best fishing May-Oct & winter Chinook fishing.

Lake Fishing- Most Cowichan lakes are well stocked with rainbow & cutthroat trout. Shawnigan Lake & Fuller Lake also known for their bass. Favoured time to fish is spring. Noteworthy lakes include Chemainus Lake, Fuller Lake, Dougan Lake, Shawnigan Lake & Cowichan Lake.

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Daily Winery Tours: Cheers Cowichan- Daily winery

tours to all Cowichan area destinations; wineries, festivals, corporate or mindfulness day trips. 250.710.7391.

Golf: Cowichan Golf and Country Club- 18 holes.

Weather permitting. Ladies, Men, and Seniors Golfing, & Kids. 4955 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan 250.746.5333.

Arbutus Ridge Golf- Men’s, Ladies and Junior Golf on a 4-Star Course nestled in the beautiful Cobble Hill, BC. 250-743-5100 Duncan Meadows Golf- has a deserved reputation as a player’s course that rewards forethought and patience.

6507 North Road Duncan, 250-746-8993

Cowichan Valley Lavender Labyrinth - Friendly & enchanting lavendar farms with a charming little barn store. Views of Mt. Prevost in the background. Walk the labyrinth, enjoy the lavendar, & farm-gate store.

Open May-Aug, Sat & Sun, 10am-6pm. Best in bloom mid June to early July (weather dependant). 2349 Inverarity Rd, Duncan (enter opposite 6357 Wicks Rd, North Cowichan) 250.701.2885.

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