Imagine waking up to misty green valleys, giant stands of cedar, spectacular ocean views, and rolling farmland.
Close to major population centres in Victoria, Nanaimo and the Lower Mainland, the region enjoys an inviting network of unique communities and landscapes combined with easy access to urban markets and cultural amenities. Cowichan is shaped by a vibrant, well-balanced economy, a strong labour force, a strategic location and progressive business and community organizations. We blaze a new trail in Cowichan, with a bold entrepreneurial spirit that embraces new possibilities.
Land Linking Workshop Well Attended in Cobble Hill
The Vancouver Island Land Linking Workshop in Cobble Hill on November 24, 2018 was an inspiring day! Cowichan Land Matcher Azja Jones Martin, was thrilled with the attendance of 65 farmers and landowners from across Vancouver Island. Participants were keen to learn more about land lease arrangements through the B.C. Land Matching Program. The room was buzzing with great conversations and important connections were made to move the program forward in the region. Economic Development Cowichan...
meet our cowichan changemakers
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Changemakers see the potential that others miss and they connect the dots between people and ideas. Join us in celebrating and learning about the people who are shaping the future of the Cowichan Region.
Cowichan is best for business
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Top five reasons to locate your business to Cowichan
- Central location that is easy to access and connected by air and sea.
- Growing population that is pushing demand for new services and products.
- Diversified workforce with access to skills development programs.
- Competitive property options for industrial and commercial land.
- The warmest year-round climate in Canada.
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Community by design
We invite you to make it yours by discovering our unique towns and villages, learn about Indigenous communities, get to know talented artisans and explore health, wellness, and education opportunities Cowichan has to offer.
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Economic
Development
Cowichan
Economic
Development
Cowichan
135 Third Street
Duncan, BC
Canada V9L 1R9
edc@cvrd.bc.ca
T 250.746.7880
TF 1.866.746.2508