Chris's Guidebook
Winery
Wineries
One of the best views, live music on weekends, the Pinot Noir is fabulous, and my favourite Red Sangria
54 recommandé par les habitants
Domaine viticole Enrico
3280 Telegraph RdOne of the best views, live music on weekends, the Pinot Noir is fabulous, and my favourite Red Sangria
Great outdoor patio with a fabulous pizza oven, 5-Star restaurant and some fantastic wine.
111 recommandé par les habitants
Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart RdGreat outdoor patio with a fabulous pizza oven, 5-Star restaurant and some fantastic wine.
One of the top 3 wineries in the area. You would think you were in the Okanagan when you visit here. Great atmosphere and food.
62 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
2182 Lakeside RdOne of the top 3 wineries in the area. You would think you were in the Okanagan when you visit here. Great atmosphere and food.
If you like cider, this is the place to be. Amazing location. The owners have done a great job putting together a fantastic atmosphere. A must see.
105 recommandé par les habitants
Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale RdIf you like cider, this is the place to be. Amazing location. The owners have done a great job putting together a fantastic atmosphere. A must see.
If you wish to adventure out to the Saanich Peninsula, this winery has stunning views, great award winning wine and spirits. There is a place to sit and enjoy an afternoon. Highly recommended.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Devine Distillery & Winery
6181B Old West Saanich RdIf you wish to adventure out to the Saanich Peninsula, this winery has stunning views, great award winning wine and spirits. There is a place to sit and enjoy an afternoon. Highly recommended.
Sightseeing
A great way to get outdoors and have a nice easy walk.
168 recommandé par les habitants
Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles RdA great way to get outdoors and have a nice easy walk.
A great place to spend the afternoon enjoying local food and shopping. Come in the fall to see the sea lions migrate down to California with a 2 week rest right on the docs.
109 recommandé par les habitants
Cowichan Bay
A great place to spend the afternoon enjoying local food and shopping. Come in the fall to see the sea lions migrate down to California with a 2 week rest right on the docs.
A great view of the Saanich Inlet amd beyond. Great tourist destination
108 recommandé par les habitants
Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada HwyA great view of the Saanich Inlet amd beyond. Great tourist destination
Food scene
A newly opened local restaurant that has one of the best chef’s around. Great food and drink. The staff are amazing.
47 recommandé par les habitants
The Lakehouse at Shawnigan
2460 Renfrew RdA newly opened local restaurant that has one of the best chef’s around. Great food and drink. The staff are amazing.
The best authentic Italian Pizza and calzone around.
40 recommandé par les habitants
Pizzeria Prima Strada
14-1400 Cowichan Bay RdThe best authentic Italian Pizza and calzone around.
Really decent sushi coming from a guy that eats tonnes of sushi. Pretty reasonable and friendly staff
13 recommandé par les habitants
Mill Bay Sushi
2720 Mill Bay RdReally decent sushi coming from a guy that eats tonnes of sushi. Pretty reasonable and friendly staff
Really good Thai food. Good staff and owners. Older converted house with a pretty unique atmosphere.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Montra Thai Eatery
1845 Renfrew RdReally good Thai food. Good staff and owners. Older converted house with a pretty unique atmosphere.
Nice place to go right on the water. Good quality food.
74 recommandé par les habitants
Bridgemans Bistro
740 Handy RdNice place to go right on the water. Good quality food.
If you like caesars, you have to go here. Rated one of the top Caesars by Motts Clamato
27 recommandé par les habitants
Cow Cafe
1681 Cowichan Bay RdIf you like caesars, you have to go here. Rated one of the top Caesars by Motts Clamato
Great addition to our awesome food scene in the area. If you love Indian food, you have to try this place. Can't get enough of it.
Spicecraft - Flavours of India
855 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay RoadGreat addition to our awesome food scene in the area. If you love Indian food, you have to try this place. Can't get enough of it.
Neighbourhoods
Nice little village with local eateries, coffee and shops
49 recommandé par les habitants
Shawnigan Lake
Nice little village with local eateries, coffee and shops
Local Pubs
Our best small town pubs
Great local pub with good food and service. Live music. One of my regular places to go.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Black Swan Pub & Liquor Store
2890 Shawnigan Lake RdGreat local pub with good food and service. Live music. One of my regular places to go.
Golfing
A nice local golf course in Cobble Hill with some of the best views on the Island.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Arbutus Ridge Golf Club and Satellite Bar & Grille
3515 Telegraph RdA nice local golf course in Cobble Hill with some of the best views on the Island.
Local Towns
Great Places to Visit while on the Island
Take the Brentwood Bay ferry from Mill Bay and enjoy the local foods and wineries. A nice way to travel across the Bay by car or walk on.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Brentwood Bay
Take the Brentwood Bay ferry from Mill Bay and enjoy the local foods and wineries. A nice way to travel across the Bay by car or walk on.