Guidebook for Cowichan Valley
Food Scene
We love this place! They even have zero-proof flights for kids! Delicious food, great drinks, an interesting artisan gift shop and a fairy walk for the whole family. I love that they make everything you can imagine from their apples.
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Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale RdWe love this place! They even have zero-proof flights for kids! Delicious food, great drinks, an interesting artisan gift shop and a fairy walk for the whole family. I love that they make everything you can imagine from their apples.
This is a 5 min drive from us. There is a wine tasting building and another one for the restaurant. Food is amazing- you won't be disappointed. Wine is also delectable!
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Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart RdThis is a 5 min drive from us. There is a wine tasting building and another one for the restaurant. Food is amazing- you won't be disappointed. Wine is also delectable!
Lakefront restaurant with great service! I love their cocktails. Go there for brunch on the weekend! You will love it. 10 min drive.
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The Lakehouse at Shawnigan
2460 Renfrew RdLakefront restaurant with great service! I love their cocktails. Go there for brunch on the weekend! You will love it. 10 min drive.
The Cook and Butcher (not Cow Cafe) We are regulars here! Ocean views and amazing food! You won't find any Ceasars as interesting as these ones! I recommend making two visits: one for food, and one for drinks and desserts. Their desserts are to die for.
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Cow Cafe
1681 Cowichan Bay RdThe Cook and Butcher (not Cow Cafe) We are regulars here! Ocean views and amazing food! You won't find any Ceasars as interesting as these ones! I recommend making two visits: one for food, and one for drinks and desserts. Their desserts are to die for.
Pick your own blueberries! My daughter and I often bike there for smoothie and yogurt ice cream made from their berries!
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Silverside Farm & Winery
3810 Cobble Hill RoadPick your own blueberries! My daughter and I often bike there for smoothie and yogurt ice cream made from their berries!
Parks & Nature
Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles RdWalk or bike for a picnic with grand views
Walking distance. Hiking for all levels with beatiful view of the ocean at the top. Also has a kids bike park.
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Cobble Hill Mountain Regional Recreation Area
Walking distance. Hiking for all levels with beatiful view of the ocean at the top. Also has a kids bike park.
4.2 km of easy walking on a flat trail through a bird's paradise! Bring your camera and your binoculars!
Cowichan Bay Estuary Trail
4.2 km of easy walking on a flat trail through a bird's paradise! Bring your camera and your binoculars!
7 min drive! This beach at Shawnigan Lake is great for children- the water is shallow for a while before it gets deep. And it's never too crowded! I have lots of floaties you can take with you!
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Mason's Beach Park
Renfrew Road7 min drive! This beach at Shawnigan Lake is great for children- the water is shallow for a while before it gets deep. And it's never too crowded! I have lots of floaties you can take with you!
Kayaking is accessible to most people and is a great way to explore the different bays of our beautiful island!
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Cowichan Bay Kayaking and Adventure Centre
1765 Cowichan Bay RdKayaking is accessible to most people and is a great way to explore the different bays of our beautiful island!
Essentials
Some nearby grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, etc.
Thrifty Foods
Grocery store
Pharmasave Mill Bay
2720 Mill Bay RdPharmacy (same plaza as Thrifty Foods)
RBC Royal Bank
Same plaza as Thrifty Foods
Island Savings
Credit Union (same plaza as Thrifty Foods)
Shopping (antiques)
If you love antiques, Cowichan Valley is your heaven. You can really sense the history here by visiting these stores.
Walking distance. You will find gifts in there to take back with you. Even if you don't buy anything, just walking through here is like time traveling. A treat for the eyes.
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Union 22
3556 Garland AveWalking distance. You will find gifts in there to take back with you. Even if you don't buy anything, just walking through here is like time traveling. A treat for the eyes.
Shawnigan Vintage Barn
1755 Baden Powell RdThis place is magical to walk through. Even found some clothes in there!
Beautiful antique shop in the heart of downtown Duncan. Tack on to your farmer's market visit!
Belongings
Beautiful antique shop in the heart of downtown Duncan. Tack on to your farmer's market visit!
Cafe/brunch/breakfast
The cafe is right next to a bakery you should check out- they serve some of the same things. I am always happy with the food and drinks, including smoothies! If you love croissants go there! They have sweet and savoury ones. Ocean views! 10 min drive
Leeward Cafe
The cafe is right next to a bakery you should check out- they serve some of the same things. I am always happy with the food and drinks, including smoothies! If you love croissants go there! They have sweet and savoury ones. Ocean views! 10 min drive
15 min drive. Hands down best breakfast in the Cowichan Valley. Usually a line up on weekends but moves fast, so don't let that discourage you! The food is worth it!
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Brunch On 3rd
148 3 St15 min drive. Hands down best breakfast in the Cowichan Valley. Usually a line up on weekends but moves fast, so don't let that discourage you! The food is worth it!
Bru-Go's Coffee
2720 Mill Bay RdLove donuts? Go here!
These guys are specialty coffee machine distributors! They don't mess around! Best mocha in town. We often bike there.
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Drumroaster Coffee
1400 Cowichan Bay RdThese guys are specialty coffee machine distributors! They don't mess around! Best mocha in town. We often bike there.
Drinks & nightlife
Walking distance! Live accoustic Fridays and in the summer they have live bands on Saturdays too.
Cobblestone Pub
3566 Holland AveWalking distance! Live accoustic Fridays and in the summer they have live bands on Saturdays too.
You have never had a cocktail like they make them here. This used to be a used book store- same owner! Some of the books are still there! Food is crazy good! Go for a celebration. 15 min drive
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The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar
40 Ingram StYou have never had a cocktail like they make them here. This used to be a used book store- same owner! Some of the books are still there! Food is crazy good! Go for a celebration. 15 min drive
This pub is in Cowichan Bay on a street full of restaurants, boutiques, and cafes. This is where the 'apres' happens after a day of kayaking!
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Cow Bay Marine Pub Inc
1695 Cowichan Bay RdThis pub is in Cowichan Bay on a street full of restaurants, boutiques, and cafes. This is where the 'apres' happens after a day of kayaking!