Cole’s guidebook
Nature settings
Hikes, lakes, walks and beaches.
Shorter hike (45min to viewpoint) with incredible views. Good for kids and people who don't like steep hikes, it's very comfortable. Highly recommend.
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Stoney Hill Regional Park
Shorter hike (45min to viewpoint) with incredible views. Good for kids and people who don't like steep hikes, it's very comfortable. Highly recommend.
Cherry Point Beach
800 Garnett RdBeautiful beach very close.
One hour easy hike around the lake, and a nice spot to swim in the summer. The swimming area is located within walking distance to the parking lot.
Spectacle Lake
One hour easy hike around the lake, and a nice spot to swim in the summer. The swimming area is located within walking distance to the parking lot.
Hike in the forest above the house. Entrance is at the top of the street in the cul-de-sac. This is a steep hike with no substantial views but does have beautiful thick forest. Good to get the kids to burn off some energy.
Cees and Miep Hof Memorial Park
Cherry Point RoadHike in the forest above the house. Entrance is at the top of the street in the cul-de-sac. This is a steep hike with no substantial views but does have beautiful thick forest. Good to get the kids to burn off some energy.
Great forest walks, a playground for the kids and a smaller trestle bridge.
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Glenora Trails Head Park
Robertson RoadGreat forest walks, a playground for the kids and a smaller trestle bridge.
Sightseeing
Cowichan Bay Marina Ltd
1721 Cowichan Bay RdSmall strip of restaurants and shops along the ocean with a beautiful view.
Get out on the ocean to enjoy a unique beautiful BC experience.
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Ocean Ecoventures Whale Watching
1721 Cowichan Bay RdGet out on the ocean to enjoy a unique beautiful BC experience.
Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada HwyGreat views.
Wineries
wineries in the area.
Cherry Point Estate Wines
840 Cherry Point RdBlue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
2182 Lakeside RdBeautiful winery
Enrico Winery
3280 Telegraph RdWinery close by.
Cidery
Good cider, food and they have live music often on the weekends. It is a bit pricey though, depending on your budget.
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Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale RdGood cider, food and they have live music often on the weekends. It is a bit pricey though, depending on your budget.
Pub
Cobble Hill pub. Good if you're looking for some classic pub food and drinks.
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Cobblestone Inn
3566 Holland AvenueCobble Hill pub. Good if you're looking for some classic pub food and drinks.
Cow Bay Marine Pub Inc
1695 Cowichan Bay RdNice location.
Restaurants & Coffee
Great drinks, tasty food, beautiful setting.
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The Lakehouse at Shawnigan
2460 Renfrew RdGreat drinks, tasty food, beautiful setting.
Best coffee in the Cowichan Valley....in my opinion 😁.
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Drumroaster Coffee
1400 Cowichan Bay RdBest coffee in the Cowichan Valley....in my opinion 😁.