Rebecca’s Cowichan Valley Guidebook
Sightseeing
Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles RdCherry Point Beach
800 Garnett RdBright Angel Park
4528 Tigwell Rd
Glenora Trails Head Park
Robertson Road
Cowichan Bay
Mount Tzouhalem Ecological Reserve
Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada HwyFood scene
Because sometimes you just need a ridiculously good sundae! All of their soft serve is gluten free and dairy free, and will blow your mind.
Mill Bay Softys
2720 Mill Bay RoadBecause sometimes you just need a ridiculously good sundae! All of their soft serve is gluten free and dairy free, and will blow your mind.
Sweet Meadows Market
2957 Church WayGreat farm market and artisanal ice cream!
Brunch On 3rd
148 3 StAmazing brunch!
Drumroaster Coffee
1400 Cowichan Bay RdBest coffee in the valley!
Just around the corner, they make the best dairy milk and creams. Also, check out their online store with at home delivery!
Cowichan Milk Company
4590 Koksilah RoadJust around the corner, they make the best dairy milk and creams. Also, check out their online store with at home delivery!
Montra Thai Eatery
1845 Renfrew RdBest Thai food in the valley!
Japan Town
460 Trans-Canada HwyBest sushi in town!
If you are in search of an incredible croissant, baguette, pretzel cookie, strudel... this is THE place! They were voted best bakery on Vancouver Island. We agree!
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True Grain - Cowichan Bay
1735 Cowichan Bay RdIf you are in search of an incredible croissant, baguette, pretzel cookie, strudel... this is THE place! They were voted best bakery on Vancouver Island. We agree!
Leeward Cafe
1737 Cowichan Bay RoadThe best soup and sandwiches in Cowichan Bay!
Best location for a full service dining experience right on the water in Cowichan Bay!
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The Masthead Restaurant
1701 Cowichan Bay RdBest location for a full service dining experience right on the water in Cowichan Bay!
Roberts Street Pizza
20 Roberts StBest traditional pizza in the valley!
Maya Norte
18 Roberts StBest Mexican food in the valley!
Amazing cakes, cinnamon rolls, and other bakery goodies!
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Old Town Bakery
510 1st AveAmazing cakes, cinnamon rolls, and other bakery goodies!
Neapolitan style pizza, antipasti plates, and gelato bar!
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Pizzeria Prima Strada
14-1400 Cowichan Bay RdNeapolitan style pizza, antipasti plates, and gelato bar!
Amazing tea, gorgeous gift shop and the most beautiful and relaxing location!
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Westholme Tea Farm
8350 Richards TrailAmazing tea, gorgeous gift shop and the most beautiful and relaxing location!
Ironworks Cafe & Creperie
64 Station StDelicious sweet and savoury crepes!
Dancing Dandelion Farms
3204 Drinkwater RoadThe best local grown produce, flowers, and incredible bouquets!
Westfalian Bakery Cafe
Fantastic food and a wonderful colourful eclectic atmosphere!
My favourite places to shop
Imarike yeFarmers yeDuncan
200 Craig StEvery Saturday, year round.
Artisanal wood and ceramic products from several artists. All hand crafted in Cowichan Valley!
Miller + Co. Wood Studio
4540 Koksilah RoadArtisanal wood and ceramic products from several artists. All hand crafted in Cowichan Valley!
Amazing online store to order locally farmed and processed foods! You can have your order delivered or arrange for pick up at one of several locations in Cowichan Valley.
Cow-op.ca
1843 Tzouhalem RoadAmazing online store to order locally farmed and processed foods! You can have your order delivered or arrange for pick up at one of several locations in Cowichan Valley.
Check out their online store with a huge variety of local products and they offer delivery!
Cowichan Milk Company
4590 Koksilah RoadCheck out their online store with a huge variety of local products and they offer delivery!
Amazing antique and modern farmhouse style decor! The are furniture restoration and repurposing experts.
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Union 22
3556 Garland AveAmazing antique and modern farmhouse style decor! The are furniture restoration and repurposing experts.
Post Office Antique Mall
340 Island HwyThree stories of amazing antiques and curiosities to explore!
Incredible selection of antiques, furniture, and jewelry. A fantastic stop on any antiquing adventure.
The Antique Barn
3088 Henry RdIncredible selection of antiques, furniture, and jewelry. A fantastic stop on any antiquing adventure.
Great location for organic, healthy, and local groceries, toiletries, and supplements.
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The Community Farm Store
5380 Trans-Canada HwyGreat location for organic, healthy, and local groceries, toiletries, and supplements.
Great Greens Farm Market
4485 Trans-Canada HwyLocal breweries, cideries, wineries, and distilleries
The world's finest gin and vodka, and some of the world's finest people too!
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Ampersand Distilling
4077 Lanchaster RoadThe world's finest gin and vodka, and some of the world's finest people too!
Valley Cider Company
7661 Mays RdAmazing ciders! The whole line up is delicious.
Alderlea Vineyards
1751 Stamps RdOur favourite winery in British Columbia!
Craig Street Brew Pub
25 Craig StRed Arrow Brewing Company
5255 Chaster RdSmall Block Brewing Co
203-5301 Chaster RdMerridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale RdUnsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart RdCherry Point Estate Wines
840 Cherry Point RdBlue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
2182 Lakeside RdEnrico Winery
3280 Telegraph RdBayview Brewing Company
Great beer, amazing food, and fantastic atmosphere! Our local favourite
Favourite places on Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island Air Ltd
115 Fulford-Ganges RdTree House Cafe
106 Purvis LnSalt Spring Island Ales
270 Furness RdMorningside Organic Bakery Cafe & Bookstore
107 Morningside RdRuckle Provincial Park
Beaver Point RoadSalt Spring Island Ales
270 Furness RdSalt Spring Coffee - Ganges Cafe & Kitchen
109 McPhillips AveFavourite places in Victoria
Everything they make is amazing! BEST fish and chips around. Try the tacones and the soup. So good!
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Red Fish Blue Fish
1006 Wharf StEverything they make is amazing! BEST fish and chips around. Try the tacones and the soup. So good!
A world class museum and host to amazing seasonal exhibits!
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I-Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StA world class museum and host to amazing seasonal exhibits!
Moss Street Market
1330 Fairfield RdThe best farmer's market in Victoria.
Hoyne Brewing Company
2740 Bridge StreetBest beer on Vancouver Island!
Parachute Ice Cream
105-2626 Bridge StAmazing hand made ice cream!
One of the oldest china towns in North America. Be sure to check out Fan Tan Alley! and nearly Dumpling Drop for a snack.
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Victoria Chinatown
500 Fisgard StOne of the oldest china towns in North America. Be sure to check out Fan Tan Alley! and nearly Dumpling Drop for a snack.
Lots of colourful houseboats, seafood restaurants, ice cream shop, and adventure services including kayaking and whale watching adventures.
Fisherman's wharf victoria
12 Erie StreetLots of colourful houseboats, seafood restaurants, ice cream shop, and adventure services including kayaking and whale watching adventures.
An amazing brewery and pub with incredible local food. They do a great job of supporting local farms, fishermen, and producers and their beer is on point. Also, be sure to try some of their artisanal chocolates while you are there. Yum!
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Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & GuestHouses
308 Catherine StAn amazing brewery and pub with incredible local food. They do a great job of supporting local farms, fishermen, and producers and their beer is on point. Also, be sure to try some of their artisanal chocolates while you are there. Yum!
Incredible selection of gelatos, sorbettos, frozen chocolate covered cheese cake, bananas, and Nanaimo bars. A great stop for a sweet treat!
Oh Gelato
1013 Government StIncredible selection of gelatos, sorbettos, frozen chocolate covered cheese cake, bananas, and Nanaimo bars. A great stop for a sweet treat!
If you love dumplings, this is a great stop for a snack while near china town.
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Dumpling Drop
556A Pandora AveIf you love dumplings, this is a great stop for a snack while near china town.
Amazing coffee and smoothie bar, baked goods, breakfast and lunch options. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options as well!
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Rebar
50 Bastion SquareAmazing coffee and smoothie bar, baked goods, breakfast and lunch options. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options as well!
Once voted best Irish pub in North America, the Irish Times is an essential stop on any beer tour or pub crawl through Victoria.
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Irish Times Pub
1200 Government StOnce voted best Irish pub in North America, the Irish Times is an essential stop on any beer tour or pub crawl through Victoria.
Just in case you are looking for a huge lineup of craft and imported beers on tap and want to spend your time sipping and ogling one of the most beautiful heritage buildings in Victoria.
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Bard & Banker
1022 Government StJust in case you are looking for a huge lineup of craft and imported beers on tap and want to spend your time sipping and ogling one of the most beautiful heritage buildings in Victoria.
One of the best of Victoria's many amazing brunch locations!
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Jam Cafe
542 Herald StOne of the best of Victoria's many amazing brunch locations!
Lots of great boutique shops and food and beer options.
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Market Square
560 Johnson StLots of great boutique shops and food and beer options.
Favourite places up island
I-Market yase-Old Country - Iintloko zezimbuzi ezindongeni
2326 Alberni HwyNymph Falls (waterfall)
4466 Forbidden Plateau RdI-Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
2245 Errington RoadI-Cathedral Grove
British Columbia 4Mount Washington Alpine Resort
1 Strathcona PkwyMount Arrowsmith Brewing Company
425 Stanford Ave ELongwood Brew Pub
5775 Turner Rd