VOICE. Advertisers Issue. the valley. owichan

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1 the valley VOICE owichan Advertisers Issue

2 Abit about Valley Voice The Cowichan Valley is an abundant and affordable 4 season destination that more and more visitors are discovering each year! For travelers eager to explore southern Vancouver Island or for local residents looking for new ways to experience their home, Valley Voice Magazine explores the heart and lifestyle of this fabulous region through: spectacular photography, engaging community stories and informative local product reviews. Every issue highlights regional events, seasonal attractions and promotes the bountiful activities of the beautiful Cowichan Valley soon to be BC s next premier DESTINATION Hot Spot! PLUS handy maps, events calendars and extensive business directory listings for: WINE & TASTINGS, GOURMET FOOD, FISHING, BOATING, KAYAKING, ACCOMMODATION, PARKS & HIKING, DRINKING AND EATING and LOCAL FARMS AND MARKETS. Wine To reflect this region s growing wine producing industry, each issue will contain Wines of The Valley a monthly spread highlighting our local wines and producers, special regional events and local wine reviews and pairings. AND informative directory listings of local vineyards and wine related businesses. Food & Farms This lush and fertile valley is home to a selection of many fine artisanal farmers and small businesses. Each issue will promote Valley food in 3 feature sections: Cowichan Gourmet will trace the roots to local producers dedicated to delicious handmade or locally grown edible goods. Taste of The Valley will celebrate the flavours of exceptional chefs from our fine local cafes, bistros and restaurants. The Eat & Drink Guide will contain an extensive directory of all the places to eat in the area by genre. Feel like fish and chips or maybe some fine dining? You ve picked up the right magazine! Plus each issue will also feature seasonal recipes for local catch seafoods, home grown produce and valley raised meats! Sport & Recreation Valley Voice magazine helps residents and visitors find new ways to experience the great outdoors: Golf & Greens, Fishing Report, Captain s Log, Paddle Pleasers, The Hiking Club are all monthly columns! Seasonal interest articles on local golfing, anglers tips, lure reviews, boating and hiking hotspots for daytrippers and overnighters at every level... tide guides, moon guides, star guides! No guest will be able to resist a visit to the Valley! PLUS each SPECIALTY SPORT is complemented with its own recreation directory right there at their fingertips! Now that s service! Arts & Culture No can interpret the richness of the valley better than our local artisans. The monthly Art Pages reflects the electic spirit of our region focusing on a range of both traditional and contemporary mediums. The work of one BC artist will be profiled every month supplemented with anouncements on gallery openings, new shows, live performances, theatre listings and any special events. Valley Voice is also proud to feature renowned astrologer Georgia Nicols monthly horoscopes! Valley Voice Magazine Be part of something fabulous! 2

3 the valley valley voice magazine August 2008 Advertisers Issue Produced by Art x Art Productions We welcome s your story ideas & photo submissions, however Valley Voice magazine reserves the right to edit submissions for space, clarity content and style. Please event listings one month in advance with subject event. Event listings are all FREE. contact info: editor@ cowichanvalleyvoice.com Page 3 photo: Springfield Farm Eliza Dolittle Every month 10,000 copies of The Cowichan Valley Voice Magazine will be distributed throughout Victoria, Vancouver, Tofino, Whistler, Kelowna & Seattle, WA. The magazine will be exposed to over 100,000 potential readers a month, interested in finding more about the Cowichan Valley. We hope you will join us in our premier September 2008 and be a part of promoting THE BEST that the Cowichan Valley has to offer. 2 VOICE owichan pg. Table of Contents 3 About the Cowichan Valley 4 Feature Article 6 Cowichan Gourmet 7 Local Food Directory 9 Wines of the Valley 10 Valley Vineyards Directory 11 Taste of The Valley 12 Talking Arts 14 Studio & Gallery Listings 15 Voices Choices Events Listings 16 Cowichan Fishing Report 18 Angler s Directory 19 Cowichan Valley Hikes 20 Paddle Pleasers 22 Tide Guide & Moon Guide 23 Community Events Calendar 24 Captains Log 26 Boaters Pages & Directory 27 Dive Report 28 Cowichan Catch of the Day Recipe 29 Traditional Tales 30 Book Reviews & Booksellers Directory 31 Georgia Nicols Astrology 32 Holistic Healing 34 Community Pages 36 Golf and Greens 38 Golfers Directory 39 Regional Where to Stay Guide 40 Eat & Drink Guide 42 Services Directory 44 Local Conservation Feature 46 Map of the Cowichan Valley 48 3

4 Ta s t e of The Valley Cowichan Gourmet Gourmet Producers Elderberry Farms 33 Berry Blue Avenue, Danora Phone: Specializing in homemade jams, preserves. Timid Mouse Cheesemakers 99 Catfish Road, Boggle Hill Phone: Award winning artisan cheeses made iwth local farm ingredients. Open 7 days a week. Red River Meats 302 Big Highway Way, Dankin Phone: Locally raised meats. Organic chicken. Free run eggs and dairy products. Colour 1/6 Page Ad 12 issue deal $170/issue roe bento box specials open 7 days a week hotel avenue, dankin 4 F eaturing the best that the valley has to offer. 3 sections every month are dedicated to glorious and bountiful food! Each issue will contain valuable information about local hot spots, recipes, seasonal produce (and where to buy it!) reviews, interviews and local wine and food pairings that you can do at home! PLUS every chef s dream- an essential directory of Cowichan Valley growers, butchers, bakers, farms, markets, grocery and restaurants in the valley. Feathering Lake Rosalini s 608 Feathering Lake Road Phone: Fine Italian dishes. Local ingredients. Open for dinner only. Small Farm DIRECTORY LISTING Only $120 a year Eat & DrinK GUIDE Dankin Rodeo Steakhouse 1322 Big Highway Way Phone: Serving the finest in Cowichan Valley and Alberta beef. Toggle Hill Brickhouse Pub 111 Toggle Hill Road Phone: Award winning pub fare and micro brewed beers. Open Late. Four Flower Farms 3430 Duck Creek Lane Heritage Organics Phone: For the best in season, visit Four Flower Farms

5 wines of the valley Every month we ll feature a different Cowichan Valley wine topic. It may be a local product review or it may highlight a specific grower and their unique winemaking history or methods. This sole focus on wines from the region will help enhance the Cowichan Valley s image as a wine lover s destination while also offering local producers a target marketing opportunity outside of the valley. The premier issue will hightlight The 4th Annual Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival. With special coverage of the many FREE events offered that visitors can participate in all weekend long. Get an insiders report on how to plan your festival weekend! Local Vineyards Alexandra Page Vineyards 26 Hazelwood Lane, Dankin Phone: Open 7 days a week for tours & wine tastings. DIRECTORY LISTINGS are a great no nonsense way to profile your business Busybee Fruit Wines 303 Landersfield Circle, Dankin Phone: Specialty organic fruit wines. Award winning blackberry ice wine. Kreston Farms & Vines 3669 Stevenson Avenue, Toggle Hill Phone: Family owned and operated for over 35 years. Produce and wine boutique. Open seasonal 7 days a week. 10-6pm FEATURE DIRCTORY MEMBERSHIPS For less than $25 a month expose your business to more than 100,000 potential new customers! Only $250 a year. Yearly Membership includes: Monthly Business Listing, Phone Number & Address Website listing plus 10 word business description *extra words $3 per word up to 25 extra words. BW 1/5 square ad. $250 an issue Valley Voice Magazine WELCOME SPECIAL Book any colour ad for 3 months and get a FREE DIRECTORY LISTING for a year. That s a $250 value! *sorry, special does not include conservation support ads Ad Design Services available to Valley Voice clients. tastings daily 12-5pm Alexandra Page vineyards 26 Hazelwood Lane, Danora Phone:

6 Community Pages Monthly Events Calendar SPECIAL CONSERVATION SUPPORTER COLOUR AD Every issue will feature a local conservation group and one of their campaigns on the back pages of the magazine. Local businesses will have a unique opportunity to show their support by purchasing a conservation colour ad. 1/2 of the cost of this ad will go directly to the conservation group featured. What better way to publicly show your community that you care. Local Groups Friends of The Salmon Fry 200 Glendale Crescent, Toggle Hill Phone: Visit our hatchery facility and see new coho and salmon fry! Volunteer opportunities available. BW 1/5 Page Ad 4 Issues / $225 an issue Monthly Tide Guides, Moon Phases and Local Star Gazing Charts. Local Nurseries Lakeview Nursery 631 Big Highway Way, Dankin Phone: Friendly, knowledgable staff. Local plants. Garden planning assistance. Places of Worship Saint Gabriels Church 636 River Rock Road, Dankin Phone: Sunday mass 9am/11am/5pm Fitness Centre Cedar Fitness Centre 140 Gallanger Street Phone: Open 7 days a week 7am-9pm M-F. FREE LISTINGS for Cowichan Valley businesses and services! Advertise your workshops, club meetings, gallery openings, yoga nights, special events, music shows all right here in the Valley Voice! Sunset Paddle Special $49 / 3 Hour Tour w/ local bird watching guide AD Express Adventures Group John Hanks Modern Furniture 6 Traditional European Hand Made Do It Yourself Fantastic Showroom Open 7 Days a Week Backroom Specials Big Highway Way

7 Lifestyle & Recreation The Valley Voice Magazne s recreational pages are essential resources for all those who love to LIVE and PLAY in the Cowichan Valley. The ultimate guide for outdoor enthusiasts looking for insiders tips on local HIKING, GOLFING, KAYAKING, FISHING and BOATING news. Special feature product reviews on locally available outdoor gear every month! PLUS easy to find valuable directory listings for only $250 a year! Angler s Digest Directory Memberships Local Sailing Tips For less than $25 a month expose your business to more than 100,000 potential new customers! Only $250 a year. Yearly Membership includes: Monthly Business Listing, Phone Number & Address Website listing plus 10 word business description *extra words $3 per word up to 25 extra words. THIS COULD BE YOUR DINNER LEO s BAIT & TACKLE 4390 Big Highway Way Bait & Tackle Leo Tackle and Bait 4390 Big Highway Way Phone: Live Bait. Rods, reels and all your lake, river and ocean needs. Knowledgable friendly staff. Fishing Guides River Rock Fishing Ventures 2229 River Rock Road, Dankin Phone: Local guiding for over 20 years. Weekend packages. Stag parties our specialty. Riverside lodge accommodations also available. Golf is quickly becoming one of the most sought after recreational sports for the young and the young at heart. The growing reputation of the Cowichan Valley s breathtaking and fully serviced courses help promote the branding of Vancouver Island s, Cowichan Valley as a must-see and do destination in British Columbia. Listings only $250 a year! For more information about ads or directory listing memberships Valley Voice at info@ cowichanvalleyvoice.com *Sorry, ad placement is not guaranteed for first few issues due to space. Golf Grenway Greens Big Highway Way, Dankin Phonee: holes. Caddy service. Pro shop. Mens nights. Midweek specials. Open 8am to dusk 7 days a week. Golf Instruction Steven Jam Pro Golfer Phonee: Certified pro. Private and group lessons. Business golf instruction. Golf Resorts Cedarbrae Golf Resort Phonee: hole luxury resort and spa. Weekend specials. 5 Star dining. Pro Shop. For the ultimate Vancouver Island golf holiday! Off season specials and mens nights. 7

8 Valley Voice Magazine Be part of it! Advertisers Special Book any colour 1/5 th ad for 3 months and get a FREE directory listing for a year. That s a $250 value! note: offer excludes conservation support ads