Guidebook for Cowichan Bay, Malahat & Victoria
Sightseeing
Shawnigan Lake
Cute little town, with lots of locals and swimming.
The views in both directions over looking the Todd Inlet are breathtaking and photographic for travelers.
Malahat
The views in both directions over looking the Todd Inlet are breathtaking and photographic for travelers.
Everything Else
Mill Bay Marina
740 Handy RdPaddle boarding, Kayaking, Fishing, Bistro
Thrifty Foods, Pharmasave, Candy & Yogurt, Wear Its at (Clothing Boutique), Third Edition (Amazing little store for gifts, house hold, and kids), Public Library, Liquor Store & Banks.
11 locals recommend
Mill Bay Centre
845A Mill Bay RdThrifty Foods, Pharmasave, Candy & Yogurt, Wear Its at (Clothing Boutique), Third Edition (Amazing little store for gifts, house hold, and kids), Public Library, Liquor Store & Banks.
Big Box stores, quaint little downtown. Banks, Restaurants, Automotive etc.
43 locals recommend
Duncan
Big Box stores, quaint little downtown. Banks, Restaurants, Automotive etc.
Quaint little Village, Float Homes, True Grain Bakery, Hilary's Cheese & Wine Bar, Hand made baskets, Antique Shops, Seafood Market, Pubs & Cafes. Must see!!
109 locals recommend
Cowichan Bay
Quaint little Village, Float Homes, True Grain Bakery, Hilary's Cheese & Wine Bar, Hand made baskets, Antique Shops, Seafood Market, Pubs & Cafes. Must see!!
Food scene
Every visit boasts different experiences on the water. One visit may show Swans, another visit guests getting ready for water sports, and the marina has equipment to rent for paddle boarding etc.
74 locals recommend
Bridgemans Bistro
740 Handy RdEvery visit boasts different experiences on the water. One visit may show Swans, another visit guests getting ready for water sports, and the marina has equipment to rent for paddle boarding etc.
The Galley Grill
2346 Shawnigan Lake RdDiner style comfort foods, ice cream cones etc.
Wine tasting & fresh eggs for sale. The restaurant is outstanding place to eat, as its organic, local foods from the farms and vineyards. During high season you can dine outdoors and see the chickens in the vineyards.
111 locals recommend
Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart RdWine tasting & fresh eggs for sale. The restaurant is outstanding place to eat, as its organic, local foods from the farms and vineyards. During high season you can dine outdoors and see the chickens in the vineyards.
Travel to Victoria for the island vibe and enjoy a meal on the 18th floor with 360 views all around. The food is worth the drive.
27 locals recommend
Vista 18 Westcoast Grill & Wine Bar
740 Burdett AveTravel to Victoria for the island vibe and enjoy a meal on the 18th floor with 360 views all around. The food is worth the drive.
Happy Hour in downtown Victory has a new vibe to this year and The Palms does not disappoint. Their dinner lounge or the bar lounge are equally worth the visit and their menu is mouth watering.
67 locals recommend
John's Place Restaurant
723 Pandora AveHappy Hour in downtown Victory has a new vibe to this year and The Palms does not disappoint. Their dinner lounge or the bar lounge are equally worth the visit and their menu is mouth watering.
Neighbourhoods
Chemainus
quaint little town with artist twist and local made items for shopping
Shawnigan Lake