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Vancouver Island Communities
Duncan / Cowichan Valley
Known as The City of Totems, Duncan is the largest community
in the Cowichan Valley. This bustling town has a Native
Heritage Centre and over 100 totem poles along it's
streets. The shops here carry the art of several native
artists so it is a good place to shop for authentic
Cowichan native sweaters, baskets, books, masks, and
jewelry.
The Cowichan Valley area is becoming well known for
its wines and is a great area for winery and vineyard
tours. One of the latest additions to the local economy
is the Cowichan Valley Cheese Factory. The factory is
open for tours and they have a retail outlet if you
would like to take some of their delicious products
with you. Check the epicurean tour section for more
information. Duncan is situated 61 km (38 miles) north
of Victoria.
Lake Cowichan
Lake Cowichan is located
28 kilometers west of Duncan on Hwy #18. The Town of
Lake Cowichan is the gateway to some the of the most
spectacular camping, hiking, and fishing venues available
on Vancouver Island. Its temperate climate makes it
ideal for outdoor activities year round.
Chemainus
Chemainus is one of the oldest European settlements
on Vancouver Island and has existed mainly around the
logging industry. After logging operations decreased
and the highway bypassed the town, local resident, Karl
Schultz began a project to revitalize the economy.
By creating a city of murals, Chemainus became The Little Town that Could. Local artists have painted 35 murals on the buildings, depicting the areas history, and the town is considered a permanent outdoor art gallery. This is a very interesting town as well as a busy tourist attraction.
Chemainus has developed a sizable artist's community.
It is now well known for its potters, painters, glass
workers and first nations artists. Chemanius also has
some wonderful gift shops, galleries and restaurants.
Chemainus is 77 km (48 miles) north of Downtown Victoria.
Ladysmith
According to the summer 2000 issue of Harrowsmith Country
Life magazine, Ladysmith is one of Canada's 10 prettiest
towns. Ladysmith has a slight resemblance to early San
Francisco with it's old houses built on steep slopes
above the deep water harbour. It sits right on the 49th
parallel which marks the Canada/USA border across North
America until it reaches Vancouver Island. In the 1930's
the industry turned from coal mining to forestry. Today,
tourism is becoming increasingly important. Just 87
km (54 miles) from Victoria, Ladysmith is the perfect
distance away for a day trip.
Nanaimo
Nanaimo, known as the Harbour City, is Vancouver Island's
second largest city with a beautiful waterfront, wharf,
walkways, shops and cafes at the marina. Nanaimo is
Vancouver Islands largest export center and is one of
the fastest growing communities in the province. Nanaimo
also has two major ferry terminals connecting Vancouver
Island to the mainland. One takes travelers from Duke
Point to Tswawassen, south of Vancouver. The other terminal
operates ferries to Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver.
Of further interest in Nanaimo is the Nanaimo District
Museum, with its recreations of a Salish village, a
coal mine and early Nanaimo. Approximately an hour and
a half drive from Victoria, Nanaimo is 111 km (69 miles)
north of downtown Victoria.
Westcoast of
Vancouver Island
Port Alberni / Tofino / Ucluelet The West coast of Vancouver
Island is a magnificent area of old growth forests,
stunning fjords, rocky coasts and long sandy beaches.
Port Alberni is not quite on the coast but is located
at the top of a long fjord. It is a popular stop-over
for those wishing to travel on to Tofino and Ucluelet.
Port Alberni is a fishing village with a great marina,
artist studios as well as boutiques in a beautiful setting
along Alberni Quay.
Ucluelet and Tofino are both towns on the west coast of Vancouver Island with a wonderful 19 km stretch of sandy beach between them. This is the appropriately named; Long Beach and is part of the Pacific Rim National Park.
Both Ucluelet and Tofino are cozy little communities with shops, galleries and cafes. In Tofino you will find Roy Vickers Eagle Aerie Gallery, this native art gallery displays not only his own work, but the works of other native artisans as well.
Tofino is a great place to go whale watching, take a
fishing charter or an ecological tour of Clayquot Sound.
This area of the west coast is very popular with hikers
and beachcombers as it is abundant with many species
of birds and marine life. It is a wonderful place to
take in the beauty, sea air and majestic nature of our
wild and wonderful west coast.
Parksville
Parksville is a well established resort community on
the east side of the island. Parksville sits beside
a long sandy beach. Ebbing tides can expose up to 19
km of shore, leaving large shallow pools in the sand,
perfect digging spots for young castle builders. The
ocean water in this area warms to a comfortable swimming
temperature in the summer. Parksville is situated 147
km (91 miles) west of Victoria on Hwy #1.
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