I live and work off the farm. Having raised our four daughters I have more time to spend on the farm. Although the farm is small just over six acres I use every bit of it. We have about 25 alpacas, 40 heritage chickens and veggie gardens done in the permaculture method. What can I say except life is good and we love what we do, some days more than others but on the hole it is the lifestyle we want.
Most alpaca farms run on the smaller side and we are no different. With over a decade in the industry we have experienced many things from difficult times to good times and wouldn’t change a thing. As they say, ” What doesn’t brake you makes you stronger.” We still get just as excited about the alpacas and are even more determined to make a success of our little farm.
We have learn about their fibre, breeding, bloodlines and most of the health issues. We have travels as far as Peru to learn more about these wonderful critters. Attended every clinic and workshop we could from Toronto to Atlanta Georgia and even Los Vegas. Our goals have changed considerable since we first started and the order of importance has changes as well. On our farm you will find that personality is just as important to us along with their beautiful solid colored soft fleece with some of the finest bloodlines availalbe in in North America.
Feel free to e-mail or visit us at any time even if you are just curious. We enjoy speaking about these wonderful animals and never tire of sharing our love and experiences about these truly unique and amazing creatures.
It is about the animals, the live style and the enjoyment they bring to our lives.
Jenn in the indigo patch
Heritage chickens for rainbow coloured eggs.
Happy Rainbow Eggs
Locations and Area
One cannot go far in our valley with out running into the native influence in the form of art, sculpture or totem poles. Duncan is called “The city of Totems”. A local carver is making silver jewelry depicting the alpaca and has adopted alpacas into his life. There is also interest in making Cowichan Sweaters out of alpaca yarn. The fiber industry is especially important to our large native population, one of the largest communities in Canada. The Cowichan people are the creators of the Cowichan sweater, which is an important trade for many families here in the valley.
Directions to Pacific Sun Alpacas
North Direction
Right at Boys Road Right on to Allenby Road
Left on to Indian
Right on Cavin Road
Right at 3791 Cavin Road
Driving from the North Direction on Hwy 1.
Drive through Duncan go over the Silver Bridge and turn Right on Boys Road.
Drive a few blocks and turn Right on to Allenby Road .
You will notice Wine Tour signs you are on the right track keep following the signs.
With the river on your right you will come to a four way stop turn left on to Indian Road (it is the second road to your left) see the wine tour sign that’s the road you want.
You will drive for a couple of minutes up the road through the reserve till you come to another four way stop drive straight through, the road will change it’s name to Marshall.
Keep driving for about a min. till you come to a stop sign and a no through road sign Turn right you are now on Cavin Road drive over a little bridge turn right at the next drive way at 3791 Cavin Road and drive through to the back of the lot you should be able to see our alpacas!
South Direction
Left at Boys Road
Right on to Allen by Road
Left on to Indian
Right on Cavin Road
Right at 3791 Cavin Road
Driving from the South Direction on Hwy 1.
You will be coming down a big hill on hwy 1 just before Duncan get in the left lane as you are going to be turning Left at Boys Road just before the Silver Bridge.
Drive a few blocks and turn Right on to Allen by Road . You will notice Wine Tour signs you are on the right track keep following the signs.
With the river on your right you will come to a four way stop turn Left on to Indian Road (it is the second road to your left) see the wine tour sign that’s the road you want.
You will drive for a couple of minutes up the road through the reserve till you come to another four way stop drive straight through the road will change it’s name to Marshall .
Keep driving for about a min. till you come to a stop sign and a no through road sign Turn Righton Cavin Road drive over a little bridge turn Right at 3791 Cavin Road the next drive way and drive through to the back of the lot you should be able to see our alpacas!