Other nearby communities are affiliated mainly through the Cowichan Valley Regional District.

The Trans Canada Trail goes through the Valley, and there are numerous options for hiking enthusiasts.

The Cowichan Valley is the home of a growing number of vineyards and wineries.

The warm, dry summers and mild, moist winters make this area part of Canada's only maritime Mediterranean climate,[1][2][3] providing good growing conditions for many grape varietals.

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