Ali’s Guidebook
Nature
Cowichan is located in Canada's only maritime Mediterranean climatic zone and is home to the warmest year–round temperatures in the country. For decades now, Cowichan has been producing amazing artisanal food and drink from the region's burgeoning farms, wineries, cideries and distilleries. It is also home to some beautiful provincial parks with stunning hikes, rivers and mountains.
I have spent 18 years hiking these riverside trails and its more beautiful each time. With old growth trees, and winding forest paths over the trestle and alongside Holt Creek and the Cowichan River. There are many options of loops from easy to moderate hiking.
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Glenora Trails Head Park
Robertson RoadI have spent 18 years hiking these riverside trails and its more beautiful each time. With old growth trees, and winding forest paths over the trestle and alongside Holt Creek and the Cowichan River. There are many options of loops from easy to moderate hiking.
Mt. Tzu is loved by hikers and bikers.
Very well known for its world class Mountain Bike Trails which are well maintained with everything from cross country, technical climbing, flowy downhills with berms, jumps and drops.
My husband offers 2.5 hour mountain bike tours of Mt. Tzu for $120 including transportation to and from the mountain.
The hike to the cross on Mount Tzouhalem provides and incredible view of the Cowichan Valley, spanning from Cowichan Bay to west, across the valley to the town of Duncan. The route offers a great workout and is an enjoyable, uphill hike through the forest before being rewarded with one of the best views from the area.
There is also the ecological wild flower reserve and conservation area.
It is a 18/20 minute drive from our Micro Cabin.
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Mount Tzouhalem
Mt. Tzu is loved by hikers and bikers.
Very well known for its world class Mountain Bike Trails which are well maintained with everything from cross country, technical climbing, flowy downhills with berms, jumps and drops.
My husband offers 2.5 hour mountain bike tours of Mt. Tzu for $120 including transportation to and from the mountain.
The hike to the cross on Mount Tzouhalem provides and incredible view of the Cowichan Valley, spanning from Cowichan Bay to west, across the valley to the town of Duncan. The route offers a great workout and is an enjoyable, uphill hike through the forest before being rewarded with one of the best views from the area.
There is also the ecological wild flower reserve and conservation area.
It is a 18/20 minute drive from our Micro Cabin.
Food scene
Delicious food, rural setting, stunning view. Biodynamic cafe. I have know Katie and John for 18 years and their dedication to nourishing community through food is admirable. We used to be a part of their CSA program for many years. Check out their mouth watering menu.
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Alderlea Farm and Cafe
3390 Glenora RdDelicious food, rural setting, stunning view. Biodynamic cafe. I have know Katie and John for 18 years and their dedication to nourishing community through food is admirable. We used to be a part of their CSA program for many years. Check out their mouth watering menu.
Lovely local vineyards. Serves lunch and dinner in summer months. https://zanatta.ca/
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Zanatta Vineyards
5039 Marshall RdLovely local vineyards. Serves lunch and dinner in summer months. https://zanatta.ca/
Corner Store
Sweet little corner store in the country. Surrounded by vineyards, this is our go to place to fill up our gas tank. Grab a delicious piece of pizza or bar. Our kids love to bike here on Saturdays to get a 'treat'. Its a 20ish minute walk from our house. There is also a lovely collection of handmade items made at the Weavery next door.
Glenora Farm Store and Cafe
5090 Indian RdSweet little corner store in the country. Surrounded by vineyards, this is our go to place to fill up our gas tank. Grab a delicious piece of pizza or bar. Our kids love to bike here on Saturdays to get a 'treat'. Its a 20ish minute walk from our house. There is also a lovely collection of handmade items made at the Weavery next door.
Glenora Farm
Glenora Farm is a residential community for adults with special needs and their caregivers.
It is their endeavour to create an environment in which those who are in need of special care, and those who provide it, can relate to each other as companions, rather than as professionals and clients.
In the way we live together, in the way we care for the land and in the things we make, we intend to uphold the ideals of Camphill, in which each contributes what he or she is able to, and receives in turn what he or she needs. https://glenorafarm.org/
Glenora Farm
4766 Waters RoadGlenora Farm is a residential community for adults with special needs and their caregivers.
It is their endeavour to create an environment in which those who are in need of special care, and those who provide it, can relate to each other as companions, rather than as professionals and clients.
In the way we live together, in the way we care for the land and in the things we make, we intend to uphold the ideals of Camphill, in which each contributes what he or she is able to, and receives in turn what he or she needs. https://glenorafarm.org/
Shopping
This is my home studio on our property, just outside of Matcha the Micro Cabin where I sew & design clothing for the whole family. My favourite sustainable fabrics that i work with are bamboo/cotton and merino wool. Text me to book an appointment to shop in my studio or you can visit my website www.ancientfutures.ca
ancient FUTURES Clothing
5190 Bills RoadThis is my home studio on our property, just outside of Matcha the Micro Cabin where I sew & design clothing for the whole family. My favourite sustainable fabrics that i work with are bamboo/cotton and merino wool. Text me to book an appointment to shop in my studio or you can visit my website www.ancientfutures.ca
Enjoy our local farmers market every Saturday all year. With home grown veggies, and many local artists one of a kind designs, including woodworking, soaps, local wine and more.
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Duncan Farmer's Market
200 Craig StEnjoy our local farmers market every Saturday all year. With home grown veggies, and many local artists one of a kind designs, including woodworking, soaps, local wine and more.
Sightseeing
You can sign up to walk the local Totem Tours where you get to visit many of the totems poles in the Cowichan Valley.
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Duncan
You can sign up to walk the local Totem Tours where you get to visit many of the totems poles in the Cowichan Valley.
The Hand of Man Museum is a 15,000 square feet Museum of Natural History, Cultural Arts and Conservation. Each room leads to a world of discovery, education, and conservation.
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Hand of Man Museum
6759 Considine AveThe Hand of Man Museum is a 15,000 square feet Museum of Natural History, Cultural Arts and Conservation. Each room leads to a world of discovery, education, and conservation.
Activities
The Hangout Climbing Centre
1065 Canada AveAwesome local climbing gym for all ages. Such good vibes here.