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Vineyards, pristine waters, rain forests, and over
fifteen towns and communities, each with very different looks that
can accommodate a variety of film locales.
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Each community is services with excellent parking
facilities.
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Four inter-island ferry routes operate within the
region, with varying load capacity.
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The E&N rail line runs through the heart of the
Cowichan with the original train stations still standing in many of
the communities.
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With its affordable homes and its proximity to
Vancouver and Victoria film centres, many professional film
technicians and crew live in the region.
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The Cowichan region has many excellent antique shops
and an inventory of vintage cars for period requirements.
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Two major river systems flow through the region; the
Cowichan river has attracted fly fishers since the early 1900's.
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The Cowichan region is just 40 minutes from Victoria
international airport, 30 minutes from Nanaimo airport, 15 minutes
form Vancouver to Maple Bay by Harbour Air.
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Regional film tax incentives apply to this area.