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SUMMARY:Trail of Lights Cowichan
DESCRIPTION:For two evenings in November\, a thoughtfully curated stretch
  of the Cowichan Valley glows a little brighter. As the sun goes down\, l
 ocal farms\, wineries and makers light up their spaces and welcome you in
  to ease into the holiday season.
\n
\nTrail of Lights Cowichan is a self
 -guided\, family-friendly celebration of small businesses\, seasonal beau
 ty and community connection. Follow winding country roads from stop to st
 op. Warm your hands around something hot. Find a gift made by the person 
 handing it to you. Stay a little longer than you planned.
\n
\nThere's no
  set route and no rush. Go where you want\, when you want\, at your own p
 ace. It's an invitation to slow down\, explore somewhere new and experien
 ce the Cowichan Valley in a different light. Perfect for couples\, famili
 es and anyone who loves supporting local.
\n
\nParticipating Stops for 20
 26:
\n- Blue Grouse Estate Winery: $5 tastings at the bar\, live music\, 
 mulled wine and hot apple cider\, and a festive craft station.
\n- Bridge
 mans Bistro: A waterfront Winter Wonderland with illuminated marina boats
  (vote for your favourite)\, an outdoor Santa photo booth\, festive drink
 s and a holiday dessert flight. Complimentary hot chocolate with any menu
  item\, plus the Cascadia Collective mobile shop popping up on site.
\n- 
 Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre: A hands-on saltwater touch tank\, 10% off
  everything in the gift shop\, and hot chocolate\, tea and coffee by dona
 tion.
\n- Cowichan Station Creamery: Locally made cheeses\, ready for hol
 iday entertaining and gifting.
\n- Dinter Nursery: Christmas trees\, wrea
 ths\, porch pots and holiday greenery\, plus a garden-inspired gift shop.
  On Saturday there's a Christmas Open House with door prizes\, and a Loca
 l Makers Market from 10am to 3pm.
\n- Keating Farm: The Yuletide Market a
 t a heritage working farm\, with artisan vendors\, food\, music and festi
 ve activities. Holiday turkeys and farm apple juice are for sale. Admissi
 on is $5 and includes an entry to win a holiday turkey\; kids 12 and unde
 r are free.
\n- Miller + Co. Furniture and Pottery: Handmade pottery\, wo
 odwork and holiday gifts from a family-run makers' studio. There's a Satu
 rday morning wreath-making workshop (limited spots\, registration require
 d).
\n
\nMake a Weekend of It:
\nComing from further away? Stay a night o
 r two with Cloud Concierge. Choose a suite in Shawnigan Lake village\, a 
 heritage cabin at Keating Farm or a family home by the Chemainus River. G
 uests who book their stay for the Trail of Lights weekend receive a welco
 me basket of local goodies. Book through Cloud Concierge.
\n
\nKnow Befor
 e You Go:
\nFree to attend. Some stops offer paid experiences\, like wine
  tastings or market admission.
\nSelf-guided and flexible. Choose which s
 tops to visit and in what order.
\nMany stops open earlier in the day\, s
 o you can make a full day of it. Please check each business for hours.
\n
 Bring a designated driver if you plan to enjoy wine tastings.
\nCarpoolin
 g is encouraged\, as parking is limited at most stops.
\n
\nSupported by:
  Tourism Cowichan\n\nhttps://vanislenet.net/events/trail-of-lights-cowich
 an
LOCATION:Duncan
URL:https://vanislenet.net/events/trail-of-lights-cowichan
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