Chemainus - You've most likely seen the movie and read the book - but as the scrooge tells us - many are taking in the real life experience.
"A Christmas Carol" will take to the stage a total of 68 times before it wraps on January 8th. Director - Mark Dumez says the first week has been a successful one.
The theatre produces six main stage shows and three children's shows every year. That translates into thousands of theatre-goers ,and local businesses are benefitting.
Lou Roelofsen is the general manager of the Best Western festival inn, his hotel and the theatre team up to offer visitors a more relaxed atmosphere.
Roelofsen noticed a dip in sales in 2009, but this time around, there's nothing to complain about, with a staff of 25, the hotel is staying busy.
Across the street from the theater is where you'll find urban legends salon and spa. They to have experienced a spike in sales, customers wanting to look there best before a night on the town.
Those are just a few examples, restaurants, boutiques, and other small businesses are also benefitting from the theatre's success.
So with local businesses working together - it appears there's an economic rebound in Cowichan valley.
