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 Looking for images of British Columbia’s beautiful Cowichan Valley? You have come to the right place. Kevin Oke Photography has over 80,000 photographs available of the Cowichan Valley and the surrounding areas. From wooden boats to spectacular aerial photographs we can provide you with what you are looking for. Posters, screensavers and art prints are available as well. Can’t find what you want? Please contact us with your requirements. We can work with you to provide the images you need.
Over 4,000 photographs are viewable online in the following galleries: Cowichan Region – Duncan Totem Poles – Gulf Islands Aerials – Vancouver Island Aerials This isn’t just a site about beautiful photography however. Cowichan Valley Photos is as excited about this area as you are and we want to make information available to you, whether you are a local or tourist. Come enjoy the Cowichan – The Warm Land. We received our first snow in the Cowichan Valley last night and while it isn’t as deep as last years’ once in a hundred years snowfall it still makes for pretty scenery. I’ll likely head out a little later with my camera and walk around the neighbourhood as I don’t like driving in the white stuff! The forecast is for warm weather and rain, better hurry up! Cowichan Valley's first snowfall – the view from the kitchen Tupari Tewhata (Maori), Kaikohe, New Zealand. Tane Hiira Pou Karanga – Te Awhio Whio – The Welcoming Spirit Of Sound Above Tane Hiira, The King Of The Cedar Forest was carved by Tupari TeWhata (Maori) of Kaikohe, New Zealand in 1986. Tupari TeWhata is a carver in Kaikohe, New Zealand, a sister city of Duncan. Tupari came over to Duncan in 1986 to carve a Maori pole and headed back to New Zealand with a Northwest Coast pole. This Maori pole is located next to the Nha Trang Maki Sushi Restaurant at 62 Kenneth St., Duncan, British Columbia. The plaque reads – In [...] Tsonoqua, Mythological Wild Women Of The Woods (Thunderbird Above Tsonoqua) – Carver: Ned Matilpi 1990 Tsonoqua, Mythological Wild Women Of The Woods (Thunderbird Above Tsonoqua) was carved by Ned Matilpi in 1990. Ned Matilpi is of the Ma’amtagila band and the Kwakwaka’wakw and Tlingit nations. Ned was born in 1957 in Alert Bay into the Maamtagila band on northern Vancouver Island. He began is art training in Victoria under his father, the late Oscar Matilpi Sr. Presently Ned Matilpi lives in Alert Bay on the northern tip of Vancouver Island. This Totem presently stands in Station Street Park at 79 StationStreet, Duncan, British Columbia. Additional photographs of Tsonoqua, [...] Raven Holding Totem Pole Above Son Of Indian Chief Above Beaver – Carver: Douglas Lafortune 1989 Raven Holding Totem Pole Above Son Of Indian Chief Above Beaver was carved by Douglas Lafortune in 1989. This totem lies directly south of the Duncan Train Station and is one of the most impressive in the city. Doug LaFortune is one of the best known names in west coast Native art. LaFortune was born in Bellingham, Washington in 1953 and started working as a professional artist in 1973. Douglas Lafortune was taught by the gifted carver Simon Charlie. Additional photographs of Doug Lafortune’s Raven Holding Totem Pole Above Son [...] If you enjoy Christmas lights and trains head out to the BC Forest Discovery Centre in Duncan for their Christmas Express. You will have an opportunity to ride through the forest and among their many historic buildings in one of their old steam trains, ”Sampson” built in 1910. Take a look at the stats, impressive: Cowichan Valley Railway Locomotive No. 25 “Sampson” Technical Data: Designation: Class C-6, 0-4-0 ST. Live Christmas [...] Christmas season in the Cowichan Region isn’t complete without a trip up to Ladysmith for the Festival of Lights. The town is decorate with over 200,000 Christmas lights on the main street, a number of the side streets and pretty much every building lining them. Words don’t really do the display justice so I’ll stick with some photographs shot during the past few years. The Ladysmith Festival of Lights runs until January 13th so there is still plenty of time to drop by for the spectacle. Ladysmith Festival of Lights, Ladysmith, British Columbia Fireworks at the Ladysmith Festival of Lights, Ladysmith, [...] Cowichan Valley Railway Locomotive No. 26 “Green Hornet”, a 1940’s engine which has been completely modified and converted to a gas powered locomotive. BC Forest Discovery Centre, Duncan, Vancouver Island The BC Forest Discovery Centre began life as a private collection assembled by Gerry Wellburn and his family. Today, the collections include over 5,000 artifacts, operational steam locomotives, over 12 heritage buildings and an amazing collection of tools used in the logging industry. The centre is located on the Trans Canada highway just north of town, look for the large steam locomotive on the eastern side of the highway. Many events are [...] Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, Cowichan Bay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia The Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre is of course located in Cowichan Bay on Vancouver Island. As you all know, Cowichan Bay is one of my favourite locations in the Cowichan Valley and for anyone interested in the maritime history of the area a visit to this maritime centre is a must visit. The present buildings were built in 1988 from a condemned fuel loading dock and former Chevron warehouse. Run by the Cowichan Wooden Boat Society, there are numerous displays including beautiful boat models, a great assortment of old boat engines and generally [...] Located at the southern end of the Cowichan Valley, Mill Bay is best known for the Brentwood College School, considered one of Canada’s best boarding schools. As well, the BC Ferry terminal just south of town links the Cowichan Valley to the Saanich Peninsula and affords an easy passage if the weather is rough on the Malahat. Aerial photograph of Mill Bay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Aerial photograph of Bamberton just south of Mill Bay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. BC Ferry terminal, Mill Bay, British Columbia. Vineyards north of Mill Bay, Cowichan Valley, British Columbia. Aerial Photographs of Ladysmith, British Columbia The vibrant town of Ladysmith is located at the northern end of the Cowichan region just south of Nanaimo. Best known for the Ladysmith Festival of Lights, Ladysmith is located in a stunning setting as these aerial photographs show. Ladysmith Harbour is a beehive of activity with many marinas and of course the logging and fishing industries well represented. The town itself is dotted with beautiful old buildings, many of which have been restored. Ladysmith looks great from the air and is just as charming from land. Ladysmith Harbour aerial photograph, Vancouver Island aerial photography, [...]  |
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