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Artistry in
Cowichan
Words by Lauren Kramer
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Spend an inspiring weekend
in the Cowichan Valley on
southern Vancouver Island.
Artistry is just one tank of
fuel away from the Lower
Mainland.
There’s something soothing and
replenishing about immersing yourself in
the arts and spending a weekend browsing
through galleries, meeting artisans of all
kinds and experiencing the beauty of their
creations in a variety of media – including
painting, sculpting, viticulture and cuisine.
One of the best places for such immersion
is the Cowichan Valley, where small towns
like Ladysmith, Cowichan Bay, Cobble
Hill, Chemainus and Duncan have become
a haven for artistry. To experience that
haven and glimpse the island’s talent, pack
the car, head for the ferry and allow the
pleasant journey to Duke Point to take
you to a place where inspiration delivers
astounding results.