Cowichan, the Saanich Peninsula and Southern Gulf Islands includes the area between Victoria and Nanaimo and the islands between Vancouver Island and the mainland.

Residents of the Cowichan Valley live a stress-free lifestyle among magnificent forests, mountains, lakes, and rivers. With great hiking, mountain biking, hang gliding, nature viewing, and scuba diving, Cowichan provides endless opportunities.的leading industry in the region is forestry and there are several farms and agriculture businesses in the area.

的Saanich Peninsula includes a mix of suburban residential and rural agricultural communities. Many Saanich residents work in Victoria, where the major employers are government, technology, and tourism. This leaves Saanich a predominantly suburban residential community with a small light industrial component and an agricultural sector. The Saanich Peninsula is also a major transportation hub with the Victoria International Airport and Swartz Bay ferry terminal.

的Southern Gulf Islands, located in the sheltered southern waters of the Salish Sea (Georgia Strait), include Salt Spring, Pender, Galiano, Mayne, and more.用盐Spring的靠近温哥华land, it is the most accessible island, with frequent ferry sailings.

的Southern Gulf Islands are varied and beautiful, offering rocky shores, tidal pools, and a wide variety of sandy beaches to explore. The year-round residents include an eclectic mix of artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs. Many vacationers come here simply to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and soak in the quiet island lifestyle. Farming is important on Salt Spring Island, which bills itself as the Organic Gardening Capital of Canada, and local farmers form the backbone of the popular Salt Spring Market. Island farm products include sheep and lamb, poultry, cheese, tree fruits, and certified organic produce.

Cowichan, the Saanich Peninsula and Southern Gulf Islandsis in the traditional territory of the Coast Salish and Nučaałʔatḥ (Nuu-chah-nulth)Indigenous people.

For more information please visit Health Match BC’s linkCommunities on the Island.