Cowichan Bay becomes the First Cittaslow Member in North America

Aug 6, 2009 • Mara Jernigan
 Cittaslow is an International network of towns committed to putting quality of life first!
Cowichan Bay scored a total of just over 93%, one of the highest of all the towns to apply to the International network

read entire article- Very impressive indeed!
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Itinerary                                                10 am - 4:30 pm ish
Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting
Break in Cowichan Bay - Artisan Breads and Cheese- snack break location may change due to availability
Wine Tasting
Chocolate Tasting
Wine Tasting                                                      19 + or older to join this day.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED   250-477-3322
We depart with minimum of 4 passengers upon availability. Some restrictions apply.

DEPARTURES
GROUPON:
 Well its been a good run with groupon and we have enjoyed meeting those that have joined us, over 300 passengers to date.

  Your groupon has expired.
We are sorry that you could not join us on earlier departures.  Since offering this groupon we have provided many, many, many depatures, as many as 3 times per week. 


Your groupon does expire for the discounted rate however all is not lost you may apply against our retails rate for a future departures up to 1 year of purchase.  You paid $75 including tax.
We suggest for the best experience to think about doing this again come spring, early March & April.
We do require a minimum of 4 passengers to depart and will list dates of interest in February.
No departures will be offered in January.


MUST BE 19 YEARS OLD FOR WINE TASTING

This day is a mere $139 + tax

What does it include you ask?

transportation:  from most downtown Victoria Hotels, we prefer to venture out in smaller vehicles and groups for a more intimate experience for you and others.
We venture out with small groups of       approx 10-12 passengers.

We depart our first location at 9:45 am at                           Hotel Grand Pacific

Groups:  call for a quote

Wine Tasting:  Depending on the day and group-                 4  vineyards is the norm.
some restrictions apply due to availability

Artisan Snacks: Our motto is to showcase the great country side of Cowichan and all it has to offer. We won't be wasting precious wine tasting times having a sit down lunch, we will ensure there is lots to nibble on with local fresh oven breads, local farm cheese, local chocolate and whatever we come across along the way.  Your taste buds will come alive with all the organic delights from this bountiful valley.
Water will also be provided.

Tour guide:  Your tour guide is local and knows the Cowichan area.  This tour offers more than wine, this is an experience. Great picture opportunities and of course the people you will meet along the way will truly make this a day to remember!

What do you wear?
Frankly what ever you like! No fashion police on this tour!
Some guests prefer to walk in high heels, some in thongs, however, we probably would recommend sensible shoes for uneven ground and what ever a farm might have laying about,not everything is sweet smelling in the country.
This tour showcases the backroads and country living, nothing uptown about this day!
Dress for the weather, best in layers to be prepared for what ever mother nature might have in store for this day. Our Motto "you can only get so wet".
 

FYI- This is mom speaking...

While we want you to have a fun day, please know this is not a party on wheels or drink to you fall down experience.  We have ZERO tolerance for open alcohol in vehicles. Any abuse of this and you may be asked to leave group and find your own way home at your expense. Taxi will be approx $75+ PER MOM AND PROVINCE OF BC