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The Cowichan Air Transport Feasibility Study, commissioned by Economic Development Cowichan (EDC) in partnership with the Duncan Flying Club, determined the advantages of expanded air transport balanced with the cost of providing this service for the region. Dillon...

On Friday, October 18, 2019, A Warm Land Heritage Workshop took place co-hosted by the Cowichan Valley Museum & Archives and Economic Development Cowichan in cooperation with Heritage BC, Cowichan Tribes and the BC Museums Association.  Heritage representatives...

In partnership with community representatives, the Cowichan Valley Regional District is sponsoring a design and planning exercise for the Village of Shawnigan Lake. The ‘Think Shawnigan’ is considered a village centre vitalization, a collaborative project that enables...

Cowichan Tribes is the 89th First Nation in Canada and the 49th First Nation in B.C. to have voted to accept a Land Management! Cowichan Tribe members on and off-reserve participated in the “Quw’utsun Tumuhw”, Cowichan Tribes Land Code vote to replace the land...

Economic Development Cowichan is proud to support the Shawnigan Village community to envision its future. EDC is working in partnership with Sierra Acton, Director Electoral Area B, community champions, stakeholders, and design consultants on Think Shawnigan, an...

The Cowichan Exhibition is celebrating its 151st Fair on September 6 – 9.  This year’s exhibition theme of "Milk & Cookies" pays tribute to the Cowichan Region’s dairy industry.  Milk is one food product in which our region is self-sufficient.  And butter is a key...

The Koksilah Music Festival is organized in recognition and celebration of the sovereignty of Indigenous Nations throughout BC with the intention to highlight the perspectives of Indigenous musicians, artists, activists and knowledge keepers. This year’s festival will...

If you love wine this festival is for you.  Join us in Cowichan for a weekend-long event to enjoy wine tastings, great entertainment and delicious cuisine. The festival kicks-off with a Party at the Pavilion on Friday, August 23. You will enjoy live music and wine...

Join the fun this August Long Weekend to see all that Laketown Ranch and beautiful Lake Cowichan has to offer.  The Sunfest Country Music Festival runs August 1 to 4 and is a world class music event.  This years festival headliners include Jason Aldean; Maren Morris;...