Malahat

Named after the Malahat First Nation, this rugged region of heavy forest and steep cliffs north of Victoria is traversed by one of the most beautiful roadways in the world, […]

Lake Cowichan

“Kaatza” or “The Big Lake”, as it’s known by its native inhabitants, is over 30 km long, and one of the largest bodies of freshwater on Vancouver Island. Regularly visited […]

Ladysmith

Located on the 49th parallel, Ladysmith is a picturesque town built on the hillside overlooking the glistening waters of Ladysmith Harbour. One of the oldest settlements on Vancouver Island, the […]

Jordan River

The tiny logging community of Jordan River, on the West Coast Road on southern Vancouver Island, offers a terrific view of the open Pacific Ocean. Highway 14 makes its only […]

Greater Victoria

A rare combination of rural charm and elegant sophistication, the South Island region of Vancouver Island is home to Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia. The city reflects its […]

Glenora

The small farming community of Glenora is nestled in the Cowichan Valley, near Duncan on Southern Vancouver Island. About two-thirds of Glenora is devoted to vineyards and farming, while the […]

Duncan

A whistle-stop at William Duncan’s farm in the 1880s, Duncan is now the civic centre of the Cowichan Valley. Since 1985, Duncan has transformed itself into the City of Totems […]