Diane’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful for a walk, lunch or dinner in the local restaurants. Kayaks and paddle boards can be rented as well.
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Cowichan Bay
Beautiful for a walk, lunch or dinner in the local restaurants. Kayaks and paddle boards can be rented as well.
Cowichan Valley Lavender
6357 Wicks RdHiking Trails
Stoney Hill Regional Park
Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles RdThere are spots to swim in the river along this trail.
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Glenora Trails Head Park
Robertson RoadThere are spots to swim in the river along this trail.
Maple Mountain
Swimming
Chemainus River Regional Park
Lake Cowichan River Tubing
109 S Shore RdTransfer Beach Park
Captain Tristan de Konnick WayBeautiful ocean for kayaking or swimming.
Beautiful lake with lifeguards during the summer.
Algae bloom currently no swimming (July 14)
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Fuller Lake Park
9323 Poplar RdBeautiful lake with lifeguards during the summer.
Algae bloom currently no swimming (July 14)
Bright Angel Park
4528 Tigwell RdFood scene
Saturday Market to walk to from your suite. Pick up local treasures and vegetables.
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Imarike yeFarmers yeDuncan
200 Craig StSaturday Market to walk to from your suite. Pick up local treasures and vegetables.
Jakes at the Lake
109 S Shore RdJust Jakes
45 Craig StOriginal Joe's Restaurant & Bar
2955 Phipps RdFresh Kenny's Fish and Chips
111 Jubilee StreetNew spot in town.
Genoa Bay Cafe
5000 Genoa Bay RdOur local favorite. Fantastic food and quick service. You can walk there from your suite.
York St Diner
5849 York RdOur local favorite. Fantastic food and quick service. You can walk there from your suite.
Dog House
271 Trans-Canada Hwy10 minute walk away.
Walk to Salty's in 5 min. for great fish and chips.
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Salty's Fish and Chips
738 Goldstream AveWalk to Salty's in 5 min. for great fish and chips.
A limited menu and somewhat more pricey than the local restaurants. But a nice special evening out. Right now with the 39 days of summer you can sit in the outdoor dining and enjoy some entertainment.
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The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar
40 Ingram StA limited menu and somewhat more pricey than the local restaurants. But a nice special evening out. Right now with the 39 days of summer you can sit in the outdoor dining and enjoy some entertainment.
MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual
2763 Beverly StMr. Mikes is a good 20 minute walk or a 5 min drive.
Alderlea Farm and Cafe
3390 Glenora RdPubs
Shipyard Restaurant & Pub
6145 Genoa Bay RdGreat food and weekend entertainment.
CVI Restaurant + Lounge
6457 Norcross RoadWednesday Wing night....
Brew Pubs
Small Block doesn't have food at all times. It will sometimes have a food truck outside. But it doesn't itself have a kitchen.
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Small Block Brewing Co
203-5301 Chaster RdSmall Block doesn't have food at all times. It will sometimes have a food truck outside. But it doesn't itself have a kitchen.
Red Arrow Brewing Company
5255 Chaster RdVineyards
Zanatta Vineyards
5039 Marshall RdEmandare Vineyard
6798 Norcross RdOpen Saturday's only.
Deol Vineyard
6645 Somenos RdBlue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
2182 Lakeside RdAverill Creek Vineyard
6552 N Rd