Cobble Hill and Shawnigan Lake area
Sightseeing
Cobble Hill Mountain is a popular hiking and biking spot, with trails built for both activities. There’s also a bike park and dog park at the base of the park by the parking lot.
46 locals recommend
Cobble Hill Mountain Regional Recreation Area
Cobble Hill Mountain is a popular hiking and biking spot, with trails built for both activities. There’s also a bike park and dog park at the base of the park by the parking lot.
This is a historic site and is only a ten minute drive from the Crow’s Nest. It’s a flat 1km hike to the trestle, but once there you can hike down to the river. Great spot to cool off in the summer!
168 locals recommend
Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles RdThis is a historic site and is only a ten minute drive from the Crow’s Nest. It’s a flat 1km hike to the trestle, but once there you can hike down to the river. Great spot to cool off in the summer!
Food scene
The local pub - favourite amongst the locals. 10-15 minute walk down the railroad tracks. Good food, good prices, great people watching!
21 locals recommend
Black Swan Pub & Liquor Store
2890 Shawnigan Lake RdThe local pub - favourite amongst the locals. 10-15 minute walk down the railroad tracks. Good food, good prices, great people watching!
Amazing soups and sandwiches. There’s usually a line so calling ahead to place your order is recommended.
12 locals recommend
The Little Corner Sandwich Shop
3541 Cobble Hill RdAmazing soups and sandwiches. There’s usually a line so calling ahead to place your order is recommended.
Beautiful views of the lake, amazing food and the best cocktails around! I little bit on the higher end for price, but so worth it. Recommend the chicken sandwich!
47 locals recommend
The Lakehouse at Shawnigan
2460 Renfrew RdBeautiful views of the lake, amazing food and the best cocktails around! I little bit on the higher end for price, but so worth it. Recommend the chicken sandwich!
Set on the edge of their vineyard, great views and food. Also recommend the wine tasting room. My favourite vineyard in the Cowichan Valley and it’s just down the road!
111 locals recommend
Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart RdSet on the edge of their vineyard, great views and food. Also recommend the wine tasting room. My favourite vineyard in the Cowichan Valley and it’s just down the road!
City advice
Getting around
Car is the easiest way to get around
The Crow’s Nest is in the country, so having a car to get around is a must.