Cowichan Station Business Directory 2015

Cowichan Station
Business Directory 2015
Your buy-local guide to arts, food,
handicrafts, health, furnishings, skilled
trades, and much more!
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Cowichan Station
Business Directory 2015
A Project of Cowichan Station Area Association (CSAA)
The CSAA is a volunteer-run charitable organization formed in 2008 as a result of concerns about the
closure of Cowichan Station School, and a desire to work together to care for our community. CSAA
exists to bring neighbours together to promote the livability and sustain the natural environment and
historic and cultural values of the Cowichan Station area.
Using the Directory.
Check the Table of Contents for general categories. Categories are ordered alphabetically, but
listings are not. Unless otherwise stated, all addresses are in the Cowichan Station area.
Register for the Directory!
This is our second edition and despite our best efforts we know many local enterprises are missing.
We’d love to include you! Listing is by donation of cash, silent auction items, or direct contributions to
the HUB renovation and maintenance fund c/o CSAA. Contact us anytime to be added. The
directory lives on the website at www.cowichanstation.org.
Contact Us
Cowichan Station Area Association c/o The HUB at Cowichan Station
2375 Koksilah Rd. Cowichan Station, BC, V9L 6M5
Phone: 250-746-1794 (voice mail messages will be answered by a volunteer)
Email: info@cowichanstation.org
Website: www.cowichanstation.org
Facebook: The HUB at Cowichan Station
Facebook: Cowichan Station Area Association
Thank you to all the organizations, families, and businesses
listed inside for supporting The HUB at Cowichan Station!
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Contents
Accommodation .......................................................................................... 4
Arts & Music................................................................................................. 4
Automobiles ................................................................................................. 6
Books ............................................................................................................ 7
Business Services Fiddlestick Pottery Ltd. ............................................. 7
Construction & Design ............................................................................... 8
Education & Training ................................................................................ 10
Electrical / Energy Conservation / Renewable Energy........................ 10
Firewood .................................................................................................... 12
Health & Wellness .................................................................................... 13
Home Décor & Furniture .......................................................................... 14
Landscaping & Gardening ....................................................................... 15
Metal Work & Welding.............................................................................. 16
Non-Profits ................................................................................................. 16
Photography .............................................................................................. 17
Restaurants & Vineyards ......................................................................... 18
Sports & Recreation ................................................................................. 18
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Accommodation
Gem ‘O the Isle B&B
Patty John and Ben Verduin
Self-contained 2 bedroom heritage cabin, fully
restored in 2002. Sleeps 4. Beautiful 14 acre
farm with old growth forest, orchard, outdoor
fireplace, sculpture garden, kids area and more.
Address: Koksilah Rd – by the train bridge
Email:
thegem@shaw.ca
Website:
thegem.ca/
Arts & Music
The Clay Hub Collective
Ceramic Art by Franziska
Cowichan Valley`s first non-profit public clay
studio - a volunteer run studio that is open to
the public during set weekly times for the
teaching and practicing of the clay arts. See
website for prices and times.
Pottery combined with printmaking: jewelry,
ceramic buttons, custom sculptures, wall
hangings, shrines, cups, bowls, etc. Most
creations include a print based on Franziska’s
own photographs turned into graphic designs
and then transferred to the pottery.
Address: The HUB – in the former art room
Email:
Email:
Also see Clay HUB Collective
theclayhubcollective@gmail.com
franziska.ditter@gmx.de
Website: theclayhubcollective.weebly.com
Fiddlestick Pottery Ltd.
Julie Watson
Unique ceramic garden art.
Hand sewn dolls, gloves.
By appointment only.
Address:
Dolls sold at Leola`s Studio
Phone
250-748-8293
Email:
Juliethepost@gmail.com
Email
fiddlestickpottery@gmail.com
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Bamboletta Dolls
Ms Stones
At Bamboletta Dolls we make handcrafted, oneof-a-kind dolls for children of all ages. Made
with love in the Cowichan Valley.
Marg and Sue create unique jewelry pieces
inspired by the beauty of Kinsol Valley. We also
do custom orders and can revitalize old or
broken pieces for you.
Address: WhippleTree Junction (courtyard)
Address:
Mountain Road
Phone:
250-597-0406
Phone:
250-748-3980 or 250-748-2867
Email:
info@bamboletta.com
Email:
margaretdhurst@gmail.com
ms.stones.jewellery@gmail.com
http://victoria.diggit.ca
Website: Bamboletta.com
Website:
Genevieve Charboneau
The Loom
Cowichan Valley-based singer-songwriter
whose homesteading experiences have
provided her with ample material for songs.
(See twistedvinefarm.ca) Her music is rooted in
folk and old-time country and is at once timely
and timeless.
Spinning, Weaving, & Knitting Supplies.
Email
gencharb@gmail.com
Address:
Whippletree Junction
Websites
http://www.wildsundays.ca/
Facebook: Genevieve and the Wild
Sundays.
Phone:
250-746-5250
CWC Photography
Mendenhall Music Studio
These photocards are a gift from my dad, who
found a passion in his photography, capturing
moments of beauty, Mother Nature at her finest,
and seasonal celebrations. Each one is unique,
with only 5 copies made. Sets contain 10
different images for $20.
Ann Mendenhall, B Mus, M Mus, BCRMT,
teaches piano lessons, all ages, all levels.
Private and group instruction: emphasis on fun,
love of music and joy of achievement. Recitals,
Festival, RCM exams optional. 30 years of
happy students! Free interview. Waiting list only.
Address
Colvin Road
Address
3790 Glenora Road
Phone:
250.746-7804
Phone:
250-748-8196
Email:
mamac@telus.net
Email:
am-pm@shaw.ca
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Leola’s Studio
Donna Shaw
Centre for textile arts, weaving, spinning,
knitting, dyeing, and tapestry.
Hand-made woolly hats and handicrafts from our
own sheep. Also soap, art, etc.
Address: Whippletree Junction (courtyard)
Address:
Moss Road
Phone:
250-597-0820
Phone:
250-929-7779
Email:
leolawitt@gmail.com
Email:
donnaroxburgh@hotmail.com
Website: www.leolasstudio.com
Automobiles
Cobble Hill Collision
R. Hemstalk Automotive Ltd
Cobble Hill Collision is a family owned and
operated auto body shop. ICBC EXPRESS
VALET. We also sell re-built cars.
Address: 2421 Staghorn Rd (Bench at TCH)
In business since 1981. As well as a
Government Certified Vehicle Inspection
Station, we offer complete automotive repairs at
reasonable rates, certified mechanics, and the
newest in automotive technology.
Address: 4720 Hillbank Rd, Cowichan Bay
Phone:
250-597-0577
Phone:
250-748-2272
Email:
cobblehillcollision@shawcable.com
Email:
RHemstalkAutomotive@shaw.ca
Website: Cobblehillcollision.com
Website:
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Books
Bucknucks Books
Family owned and operated bookstore. Selling
quality used books.
Address: Valley View Centre - Unit 47
Phone:
250-929-2665
Email:
read@bucknucks.com
Website: www.bucknucks.com
Find us on Facebook.
Business Services
The Website Doula
On The Bus Consulting
Sarah Juliusson
Website design for holistic health practitioners.
Jill Thompson
Coordination, fundraising, communication and
engagement. Getting good ideas moving.
Address: Bench Rd
Address:
Riverside Rd
Phone:
250-737-1687
Phone:
250-748-4713
Email:
info@thewebsitedoula.com
Email:
jillothompson@gmail.com
Donna Shaw
Vis-a-vis Management Resources
Address: Moss Road
Rodger Hunter/Alison Nicholson
Management consulting, research, analysis,
writing. Areas of expertise include
environmental and agricultural management
and planning, strategic business planning, First
Nations and watershed related issues.
Address:
Riverside Road
Phone:
250-929-7779
Phone:
250-701-0143
Email:
donnaroxburgh@hotmail.com
Email:
rodger.hunter@icloud.com
Graphic design and marketing consultancy.
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Clothing
Brenda Laine Designs
Else Wear
Fashion designer, specializing in Merino Wool
and Mohair jackets.
Hilary Else
Hand-dyed, hand-made merino wool clothing for
the whole family.
Address: Bench Rd
Address:
Phone:
250-709-9656
Phone:
Sold at Community Farm Store
5380 TransCanada Hwy
250-746-4050
Email:
brendalaine@telus.net;
Email:
hilary@elsewear.ca
Website:
www.elsewear.ca
Website: www.brendalaine.com
Heather Lawrence
Seamstress services: sewing, hemming,
alterations, etc
Address: Koksilah Rd
Phone:
250-597-7357
Construction & Design
Orangutang Design Ltd.
John Frith Cabinets
Interior Design and Retail Space Planning
Kitchen and bathroom design and project
management.
Address
:
Phone:
Riverside Road
Address:
Bruce Road
250-746-7062
Phone:
737-1420
Email:
sarah@orangutangdesign.com
Email:
johnfrith@shaw.ca
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Green Isle Homes
Woodland Boatworks &Timberframe
Colin Lang
A warrantied and HPO licensed homebuilding
business that offers full scale project
management and construction services
across the conventional, green, and natural
building spectrum.
est. 1987
We can guide you through the process of
making educated choices about the design,
construction, and materials you use to build
your Timber Frame custom designed home,
cottage or outbuilding.
Phone:
250-710-4753
Address:
Telegraph Road, Cobble Hill
Email:
greenislehomes@gmail.com
Phone:
250-743-1810
Email:
woodlandboatworks@gmail.com
Website:
See www.hotfrog.ca/
Website: greenislehomes.ca
Amos Hearth-Works & Natural Building
Bahnmann Timber
Patrick Amos
Irvin Banman
Wood-fired adobe (earthen) stoves, ovens
and mass heaters. Natural home designbuild. Light-clay, Cobb, Geo-Solar
heating. Natural (clay-based) finish
plasters. Education
Bahnmann Timber is a Select Wood Company
located on Vancouver Island. We have a
diverse assortment of raw wood products-maple, fir, cedar, yew, alder, arbutus and black
locust--that will add uniqueness and beauty to
your project.
Address
McLay Road
Address
Cowichan Station
Phone:
250 748 2089
Phone:
250 748 7124
Email:
shiizenclayworks@gmail.com
Email:
irvin@bahnmanntimber.ca
Website:
bahnmanntimber.ca
Gravel Hill Supplies
Hillside Stone & Garden
Quality Redi-Mix Concrete.
Topsoil, compost, mulch, sand & gravel, stone
products, decorative rock.
Address
:
Address:
2381 Staghorn Road (off Bench)
Phone:
250-746-5548
Email:
Bill.hillside@shaw.ca
Website:
hillsidestone.org
Phone:
1455 Cowichan Bay Rd,
Cowichan Bay
250-743-2314
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Education & Training
Sunrise Waldorf School
Founded in 1980, Sunrise Waldorf School
offers ECE programs and teaches the BC
curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 8 in an
inspired, holistic way.
Address: 2148 Lakeside Rd
Phone:
250-743-7253
Email:
mail@sunrisewaldorfschool.org
Website:
sunrisewaldorfschool.org
The old school sign (we still have it!)
Electrical / Energy Conservation /
Renewable Energy
Mercury Refrigeration
Your Geothermal Heating Specialists.
Viridian Energy Co-operative
Serving Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands
from the Cowichan Valley. Specialists in
geothermal heating and cooling systems, heat
pumps and indoor air quality.
Address: 2291 Harvey Rd. Shawnigan Lake
A workers’ cooperative offering design,
installation and consulting services. We provide
renewable energy and energy recovery options.
Our driving purpose is the reduction of
greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on
fossil fuels.
Phone:
250-466-4909
Phone:
250-686-1716 / 877-686-1716
Email:
Email:
contact@mercuryrefrigeration.ca
Website: viridianenergy.ca/
info@vecoop.ca
Website: mercuryrefrigeration.ca/
Find us on Facebook!
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Amos Hearth-Works & Natural Building
Optimus Electric
Patrick Amos
Wood-fired adobe (earthen) stoves, ovens and
mass heaters. Natural home design-build.
Light-clay, Cobb, Geo-Solar heating. Natural
(clay-based) finish plasters. Education.
Transforming electricity. Clean, Professional
and Certified. Residential. Commercial.
Industrial. 24hr Service Calls
Address
4949 McLay Road
Address: Duncan – Victoria - Nanaimo
Phone:
250 748 2089
Phone:
Email:
shiizenclayworks@gmail.com
Website: optimuselectric.ca
250-709-1477
Food, Farms & Grocers
Swallowtail Farm
Stonebridge Farm
Cheri Ayers & Glenn Farenholtz
Maureen & Werner Schwan
Organically-raised free-range chicken and
pork that live happy healthy lives. Our Free
Ranger meat birds have high dark meat ratio
and wholesome traditional taste. (June-Sept).
Heritage Berkshire pork sold by the side with
optional no nitrate smoking. No antibiotics.
(end of summer)
Address: Soole Rd
Free range turkeys.
Phone:
250-746-9456
Phone:
250-748-2539
Email:
Glenn_cheri@shaw.ca
Email:
Wschwan@shaw.ca
Address: Uphill Rd
Bee Haven
Koksilah Farm
Steve & Gail Mitchell
We are a small farm centered around bees
and bee products. We sell honey, pollen,
beeswax; queen bees; nucleus colonies;
Mason bees; strawberries, raspberries and
vegetables in season.
Address: 4820 Wilson Road
Alison Nicholson & Rodger Hunter
At our small farm, our chickens are fed certified
organic feed and our lambs are grass fed, with no
medications. Egg laying chickens are completely
free ranging. Meat birds are enclosed and moved
daily so they always have fresh grass and clover
yet are safe from predators.
Address: Riverside Road
Phone:
250-746-9916
Phone:
250-701-0143
Email:
beehaven@shaw.ca
Email:
anicholson@pacificcoast.net
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Scoops Natural Foods
Cure Artisan Meat and Cheese
Pam Stiles
We are a family run natural foods and small
appliance store. Wholesome ingredients to
help you process your own food at home!
Cowichan Valleys premiere European style
delicatessen, specializing in house-made
charcuterie, including sausages, pâtés, cured and
smoked meats, as well as local and imported
cheeses. We invite you to stop by and try some
sausages, terrine, cured meats, many jarred
condiments as well as great sandwiches for lunch
or a take home meal for dinner.
Address: Whippletree Junction – Unit 9
Address: Valley View Centre- Unit 5
Phone:
778-422-3310
Phone:
1-250-929-2873
Email:
scoopsnatural@gmail.com
Email:
info@cureartisanmeatandcheese.com
Website
scoopsnaturalfoods.com
Facebook: scoopsnaturalfoods
Website: cureartisanmeatandcheese.com
Facebook: Cure Artisan Meat and Cheese
Firewood
Rocky Island Firewood
Lowell Rockliffe
Fully seasoned Douglas Fir firewood.
Ethically upcycled from local cutblocks. Fully
insured and legally obtained.
Phone:
250-896-5501
Email:
organiclowell@gmail.com
Volunteers chop wood for firewood fundraiser.
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Health & Wellness
Dr. Karina Wickland, ND
Sharpe Occupational Therapy Services
Naturopathic medicine for the whole family.
Services include clinical nutrition, Bowen
therapy, herbal and homeopathic
prescriptions. Online booking and free 15
minute information sessions available.
Address: Valley View Centre – Unit 44
Diana Sharpe
Play and movement based sessions and
assessments for children from 2-18 yrs old. Strive to
build capacity, confidence and connection for children
with special needs and their families using a
developmental approach.
Address: The HUB - Clinic space in The Annex
Phone:
778-356-3306
Phone:
250-710-4624
Email:
clinic@drwickland.com
Email:
dianasharpeot@gmail.com
Website: drwickland.com
Website: Cowichankidsoccupationaltherapy.com
Facebook: Sharpe Occupational Therapy
Services - SOS
The Healing Body
Inner Light Healing Arts
Lindsay J. Campa. RMT
Swarn Leung, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Therapeutic massage, rebalancing
bodywork & yoga. Duncan and Cowichan
Station. Registered massage therapist,
certified bodywork and yoga teacher.
I offer a safe space to heal from trauma and loss,
connect with your authentic self, and create a vision
for your life.
Phone:
250-466-4607
Address: Matraea Centre (170 Craig St) Duncan
Email:
lindsay.campa@gmail.com
Phone:
250-709-3744
Email:
swarnleung@gmail.com
Website: thehealingbody.ca
Website: Innerlighthealingarts.com
Facebook: Inner Light Healing Arts
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Love My Dental Vacation
Liliane Lockhart
Combining unforgettable vacations to Puerto
Vallarta with excellent dentistry. 75%
cheaper than in Canada - the affordable
dental solution that's Easy, Safe and Fun!
Call today!
Address: Russell Road
Dragonfly Dreaming
Organic Care for Body & Spirit
Dragonfly Dreaming was established in 1996 to
create natural, organic plant-based body care
products, from the ground up. We grow what we’re
talking about.
Address: 3616 Garland Avenue, Cobble Hill
Phone:
250-746-7701
Phone:
250-743-8036
Email:
info@lovemydentalvacation.com
Email:
dragonfly.dreaming.organics@gmail.com
Website: lovemydentalvacation.com
Website: Dragonflydreaming.com
Facebook: dragonfly dreaming organics
Leap2Life! Wellness Coaching
Paulina Kee
We invite men to take responsibility for their
health & well-being. Based on 20 years of
wellness knowledge. Support you with an
action plan – touch points every 30 days.
Please contact us for more details.
Address: 213-80 Station Street, Duncan
Paulina offers hatha yoga classes at The HUB on
Monday mornings, 9:30 am to 10:45 am and
Thursday evenings, 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm.
Phone:
250-597-2801
Email::
Email:
info@leap2life.net
Address: The HUB – Annex
paulinakee@gmail.com
Website: www.leap2life.net
Home Décor & Furniture
Duncan Foam & Futons
Foam cut to size for boats, RVs, sofa
cushions, etc. Organic latex mattresses,
foam mattresses any size, futons, wood
beds.
Address: Crossroads Centre
4485 TCH @ Koksilah Rd
Phone:
250-746-0702
Email:
dfaf@shaw.ca
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Landscaping & Gardening
Dinter Nursery
Beechwood Tree Service
Full service nursery started in Cowichan
Station 1973. 8 acre site at the corner of
Phipps Rd. and hwy. #1. See us for all your
gardening needs.
Complete tree and shrub care. Consulting on
tree selection, preservation, diseases, and
deficiencies. Tree inspection and hazard
evaluation
Address: 2205 Phipps Rd
Address: Riverside Rd
Phone:
250-748-2023
Phone:
250-715-7910
Email:
info@dinternursery.ca
Email:
jens@beechwoodtrees.com
Website:
www.dinternursery.ca
Website: Beechwoodtrees.com
Barry Ellison Contracting, Ltd.
Brian Ellison Contracting
Excavating and site preparation
extraordinaire.
Excavating – ponds and landscaping with a
gentle touch!
Address: Rosedale Road
Address:
Riverside Road
Phone:
Phone:
250-715-5017
250-746-5432
Blaine’s Bobcat & Trucking
Barsorn Gardening
Small excavation services. Compactor.
Landscaping. Clearing
Lorraine Horn
Specializing in garden rejuvenation, deer
resistant and drought tolerant plants. Pruning
shrubs and small trees. Design consulting.
Address: Pannell Rd
Address:
Riverside Rd
Phone:
Phone:
250-746-9426
Email:
Raineho7@gmail.com
Email:
250-746-9237
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Metal Work & Welding
Lockhart Brothers Fabrication
Wayne Lockhart
Wayne is a welder, fabricator, machinist with 30+
years of experience. He is a true artist and
craftsman and holds the philosophy "if you can
think of it - I can make it"!
Address: Russell Rd.
Phone:
250-746-7701
Email:
wweld@shaw.ca
Website: www.lockhartbrosfabrication.com
Non-Profits
Cowichan Station Area Association
(CSAA)
A registered Canadian charity that undertakes
projects, events, and communications to
support and sustain our community. CSAA’s
biggest project currently is to provide and
maintain The HUB, a place for the community
to gather and pursue arts, culture and
recreational activities.
Free Range Consulting
Rick Juliusson
Supporting co-operatives and non-profit
agencies to achieve financial sustainability and
build organizational capacity. Services include
co-op development, fundraising (grants, social
enterprise, donor development) and strategic
planning.
Address: 2375 Koksilah Rd (The HUB)
Address:
Bench Road
Phone:
250-746-1794
Phone:
250-737-1687
Email:
info@cowichanstation.org
Email:
Rick@FreeRangeConsulting.ca
Website:
www.FreeRangeConsulting.ca
Website: www.cowichanstation.org
Facebook: The HUB at Cowichan
Station; Cowichan Station Area
Association
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West Coast Men’s Support Society
Fairbridge Chapel Heritage Society
Helping men, families and community to
create fuller, healthier lives! We achieve this
by offering men the tools & strategies by
which to live their lives with integrity, trust,
responsibility and accountability.
The Fairbridge Chapel Heritage Society was
established in October 1987 to assume
responsibility for the restoration, preservation,
on-going upgrading and maintenance plus
administration of this important historic site.
Address: 213-80 Station Street, Duncan
Address:
4791 Fairbridge Drive
Phone:
250-597-2801
Phone:
250-746-7519
Email:
grant@westcoastmen.org
Email:
rgwsmiths@hotmail.com
Website: www.westcoastmen.org
Website:
http://fairbridgechapel.com/
Save the Kinsol Trestle
O.U.R. Ecovillage
This group spearheaded the restoration of the
Kinsol Trestle, one of the tallest free-standing
timber rail trestle structures in the world.
Phone:
250-746-2620
A sustainable learning community and
demonstration site. We base our work on
Permaculture principles and offer learning
opportunities for Natural Building, Sustainable
Food Production and Leadership.
Address:
1565 Baldy Mtn Road
Shawnigan Lake
Phone:
250-743-3067
Email:
parks@cvrd.bc.ca
Email:
info@ourecovillage.org
Website:
www.ourecovillage.org
Address: Top of Riverside Rd
Website: http://www.kinsol.ca/
Photography
Gord Iversen Photography
Jeremy Koreski Photography
Photographer
Photography
Address
2154 Lakeside Rd
Address:
3985 Riverside Road
Phone:
250-743-6610
Phone:
250-725-8045
Email:
gordiversen@gmail.com
Email:
info@jeremykoreski.com
Website:
www.jeremykoreski.com
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Restaurants & Vineyards
Blue Grouse Estate Winery Ltd.
Drumroaster Coffee
One of the oldest estate wineries in all of BC!
From Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Ortega, Bacchus,
and a very rare Black Muscat, Blue Grouse
produces new classic wines from old island vines.
Address: 2182 Lakeside Road
We are a small, family-run, artisan coffee roastery
and cafe who focus on sourcing our coffees in as
direct and socially responsible way possible. We
love community and you. Get in here.
Address: ValleyView Centre – Unit 24
Phone:
250-743-3834
Phone:
250-743-5200
Email:
info@bluegrouse.ca
Email:
Carsen@drumroaster.com
Website: bluegrouse.ca
Website: drumroaster.com
Sports & Recreation
Cowichan Golf & Country Club
Equine Emporium
Great Island Golf!
Address:
4955 Trans Canada Hwy
English & western tack, clothing, boots, jeans,
hats.
Address:
Crossroads Centre
Phone:
250-746-5333
Phone:
250-746-8122
Email:
stormin@island.net
Email:
equineemporium@shaw.ca
Website:
www.cowichangolfclub.com
Website:
www.equineemporium.com
Fresh Start Fitness
Bright Angel Park
We offer group fitness classes for all fitness
levels. One on one personal training, small
group private training, and nutritional guidance
is also available.
Forested walking trails, great swimming holes,
exercise equipment, playground, picnicking and
camping areas. Reserve through Kerry Park
Recreation Centre.
Address:
The HUB
Address:
End of Tigwell Rd, off Koksilah
Phone:
250-701-2987
Phone:
250-743-5922 (reservations)
Email:
Leah@fsfitness.ca
Email:
parks@cvrd.bc.ca
Website:
www.fsfitness.ca
Website:
http://www.cvrd.bc.ca
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Students learn how to “throw a pot” in the Clay HUB Collective’s new non-profit
pottery studio - located in the former Cowichan Station School art room.
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Volunteers with tractors! Just one of many factors in the CSAA success story!
All photos courtesy of Gord Iverson and
other CSAA volunteers. Thank you!
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