Guidebook for Cowichan Valley

Tara & Greg
Guidebook for Cowichan Valley

Food Scene

Great cider in a beautiful setting.
105 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale Rd
105 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great cider in a beautiful setting.
Local favourite! Mom and Pop sushi take out place. They also have decent burgers and soft-serve ice cream! Just a 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk away!
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Shawnigan Jen
2750 Shawnigan Lake Rd
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local favourite! Mom and Pop sushi take out place. They also have decent burgers and soft-serve ice cream! Just a 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk away!
There's not a lot of delivery options in our area, but Sarpino's has decent calzones if you're in the mood.
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sarpino's Pizzeria
7143 W Saanich Rd
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
There's not a lot of delivery options in our area, but Sarpino's has decent calzones if you're in the mood.
This pub and liquor store is just a 2 minute stroll from us at the end of the road! Typical pub fare and convenient liquor store open until 11:00pm. Great place to get to know the locals!
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Black Swan Pub & Liquor Store
2890 Shawnigan Lake Rd
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This pub and liquor store is just a 2 minute stroll from us at the end of the road! Typical pub fare and convenient liquor store open until 11:00pm. Great place to get to know the locals!
Classic North American Style Chinese take out just an eight minute drive away.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dragon Yuan Restaurant
1400 Cowichan Bay Rd
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Classic North American Style Chinese take out just an eight minute drive away.
Yummy, fairly authentic Thai food in a quaint, stylish atmosphere.
R-harn Thai restaurant
2740 Dundas Road
Yummy, fairly authentic Thai food in a quaint, stylish atmosphere.
Lovely Thai food just a 5 minute walk down the tracks away.
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Montra Thai Eatery
1845 Renfrew Rd
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lovely Thai food just a 5 minute walk down the tracks away.
Authentic Japanese in tiny, adorable setting.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hosuka Japanese restaurant
2740 Dundas Rd
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Authentic Japanese in tiny, adorable setting.
Wood-fired oven pizza! Authentic gelato. Casual dining. Cute patio. Definitely worth a visit.
40 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pizzeria Prima Strada
14-1400 Cowichan Bay Rd
40 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Wood-fired oven pizza! Authentic gelato. Casual dining. Cute patio. Definitely worth a visit.
Adorable deli with a wide and unique selection. Sandwiches and chacuterie boards to go.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cure Artisan Meat and Cheese
1400 Cowichan Bay Rd
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Adorable deli with a wide and unique selection. Sandwiches and chacuterie boards to go.
Delicious Mexican burritos and tacos. Sunny patio to enjoy a cerveza.
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Compass Mexican Bistro
2750 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Rd
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Delicious Mexican burritos and tacos. Sunny patio to enjoy a cerveza.
Subway is walkable from our place if you're craving fast food.
38 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Subway
1770 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Rd
38 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Subway is walkable from our place if you're craving fast food.
Excellent selection of coffee, teas, smoothies and juices. Yummy chocolates and friendly service.
36 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Shawnigan House coffee and chocolate
1761 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Rd
36 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Excellent selection of coffee, teas, smoothies and juices. Yummy chocolates and friendly service.
A to-go deli with sandwiches, fresh baked goods and breads, soups, pizza and ice cream. Grab a coffee from next door and a treat and sit at one of the tables out front to relax and enjoy the village life.
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Omas Bakery
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A to-go deli with sandwiches, fresh baked goods and breads, soups, pizza and ice cream. Grab a coffee from next door and a treat and sit at one of the tables out front to relax and enjoy the village life.
Handmade ice cream! They also have a small selection of local artisan food and souvenirs.
Market 1750
1750 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Road
Handmade ice cream! They also have a small selection of local artisan food and souvenirs.

Essentials

Great corner store with grocery essentials, ice cream and delicious in-house baked bread. Less than a 5 minute walk from us!
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mason's Store & Patio Ltd
1885 Renfrew Rd
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great corner store with grocery essentials, ice cream and delicious in-house baked bread. Less than a 5 minute walk from us!
Small general store with a good selection of grocery basics, snacks and household goods.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Aitken & Fraser General Store Ltd
2750 W Shawnigan Lake Rd
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Small general store with a good selection of grocery basics, snacks and household goods.

Everything Else

Local vineyard with an absolutely beautiful patio and indoor space. They sometimes have local music and offer a small food menu.
54 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Enrico Winery
3280 Telegraph Rd
54 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local vineyard with an absolutely beautiful patio and indoor space. They sometimes have local music and offer a small food menu.
Amazing wine with a lovely seasonal restaurant.
111 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart Rd
111 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amazing wine with a lovely seasonal restaurant.
Local winery.
62 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
2182 Lakeside Rd
62 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local winery.
Local winery.
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rocky Creek Winery
1854 Myhrest Rd
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local winery.
Local winery.
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Venturi-Schulze Vineyards
4235 Vineyard Rd
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local winery.
Local winery.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Divino Estate Winery LTD
1500 Freeman Rd
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local winery.
Local winery.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Glenterra Vineyards
3897 Cobble Hill Rd
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local winery.
Local winery and farm.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Silverside Farm & Winery
3810 Cobble Hill Road
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local winery and farm.
Local winery.
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Zanatta Vineyards
5039 Marshall Rd
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local winery.
3 minute walk from our house. Small but absolutely lovely family beach. Follow the tracks past the public beach to find some little sand and rock beach coves for some private beach time!
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mason's Beach Park
Renfrew Road
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
3 minute walk from our house. Small but absolutely lovely family beach. Follow the tracks past the public beach to find some little sand and rock beach coves for some private beach time!
Beautiful hiking trails up either side of the mountain. Options for different levels of fitness, but all are a bit strenuous. Mountain swing at the top with beautiful views.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Old Baldy Mountain Trail
2479 Shawnigan Lake Rd
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beautiful hiking trails up either side of the mountain. Options for different levels of fitness, but all are a bit strenuous. Mountain swing at the top with beautiful views.

Sightseeing

Historical wooden train bridge turned into a beautiful walking trail with stunning views. Definitely a must see.
168 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Viaducto Kinsol
2869 Glen Eagles Rd
168 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Historical wooden train bridge turned into a beautiful walking trail with stunning views. Definitely a must see.
Adorable little seaside fishing village with many dining options and shops. It's very busy in the Summer, so plan on parking a bit aways and walking in
109 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cowichan Bay
109 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Adorable little seaside fishing village with many dining options and shops. It's very busy in the Summer, so plan on parking a bit aways and walking in