'Five Senses'

Get in ‘touch’ with the Cowichan Valley.

It’s breathtaking ‘sights’, unique ‘sounds’ and delectable ‘tastes’ and ‘aromas’. Take a relaxing drive in the country to farms, vineyards, historic sites and interesting attractions that will tantalize your senses.

Region:
Cowichan Valley, Southern Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada

Tour Dates:
• by group booking (4 – 20 people) anytime, year round

Package Details:
This tour is suitable for all ages but no trip to Cowichan would be complete without a visit to one of our local winemakers. We start the day with a drive through neighboring vineyards to Godfrey Brownell Vineyard. You'll get an introduction to wine-making, learn the history of the wines now aging in oak or steel, and, depending upon the time of your visit, you may even see the wine maker at work or have the chance to taste the wine from the barrels. Next we’re on to Fairburn Farm and Water Buffalo Dairy for visit with the docile creatures and some history of this beautiful heritage farm. We then head for the coast and historic Cowichan Bay where first settlers to the area arrived in 1862. Lunch will be at the Rock Cod Cafe followed by a visit to First Nations carver Herb Rice at his studio ‘Coast Salish Journey’ where you will learn some of the culture of the local indigenous people. The drive that follows will take you past some of the historical sites and points of interest in the area arriving in time for a ‘flying demonstration’ at Pacific Northwest Raptors. Watch trained, captive-bred birds of prey do what they do best – fly free. Our last stop will be at 'Valhalla Herbs and Things' enjoy a stroll around this picturesque herb farm and taste and smell the difference of organically raised products! A day to elate your senses - enjoy !