Photo by S. Carnegie
On June 29, 2005, TLC purchased Keating Farm Estate in the Koksilah area of the Cowichan Valley, near Duncan on Vancouver Island. This 13 ha farm property contains a number of heritage structures, the most significant of which is the main farmhouse. This 1880s-era house contains a unique Great Hall designed and built by architect John Tiarks in 1894.
In addition to the heritage structures, the site also contains a small wetland which will be protected. Adjacent to the wetland is the old CNR right-of-way, which crosses the property. This right-of-way connects to the Trans-Canada Trail and has great potential as a recreational corridor.
The property, which is in the Agricultural Land Reserve, continues to have significant agricultural potential. It currently has a heritage orchard, bee hives, chickens, and fields managed for hay, grazing, and mixed vegetables.
Photo by S. Carnegie
Visit the following pages for more information about Keating Farm Estate:
Management and Use of the Site
Keating Community Farm Cooperative website
For more information contact: 250-737-1401 or keatingfarm@conservancy.bc.ca
To view Cowichan River Cabin and other TLC properties and partners see the new Cowichan Valley Green Map. Please note that this map is for illustrative purposes only and may not be suitable for navigation.
