Zane's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a really impressive site. The trestle was built around 1920 and at the time was the largest in the Commonwealth. It was rebuild and refurbished as a pedestrian/cycle route and a link in the Trans-Canada Trail about 10 years ago. Great spot for a picnic and a selfie!
168 locals recommend
Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles RdThis is a really impressive site. The trestle was built around 1920 and at the time was the largest in the Commonwealth. It was rebuild and refurbished as a pedestrian/cycle route and a link in the Trans-Canada Trail about 10 years ago. Great spot for a picnic and a selfie!
The Koksilah is a beautiful wild river that runs through our valley and meets up with the Cowichan River before emptying into Cowichan Bay. Great hiking trails along the river and lost of spots to have a dip on a hot day.
Koksilah River
The Koksilah is a beautiful wild river that runs through our valley and meets up with the Cowichan River before emptying into Cowichan Bay. Great hiking trails along the river and lost of spots to have a dip on a hot day.
A great little park, close by, for a walk, a visit to the river, or playing with the kids.
30 locals recommend
Bright Angel Park
4528 Tigwell RdA great little park, close by, for a walk, a visit to the river, or playing with the kids.
Food scene
Cowichan Bay is a great little scenic town. An old fishing village there is now a thriving local food scene. It is about a 20 minute drive from the Glade and a great place to go for a day trip and to visit the excellent bakery, True Grain, or take in a delicious lunch.
109 locals recommend
Cowichan Bay
Cowichan Bay is a great little scenic town. An old fishing village there is now a thriving local food scene. It is about a 20 minute drive from the Glade and a great place to go for a day trip and to visit the excellent bakery, True Grain, or take in a delicious lunch.
This is our closest winery, and a good one, but there are many I would recommend in the Valley, also including Zanatta, and Cherry Point. Good food is available at all of these...
62 locals recommend
Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
2182 Lakeside RdThis is our closest winery, and a good one, but there are many I would recommend in the Valley, also including Zanatta, and Cherry Point. Good food is available at all of these...
Recreation
There is a disc golf course at the Hub and, on occasion, other musical or cultural events. It is a fifteen minute drive from The Glade.
The HUB at Cowichan Station
2375 Koksilah RdThere is a disc golf course at the Hub and, on occasion, other musical or cultural events. It is a fifteen minute drive from The Glade.
The Trans Canada Trail is a one minute walk from the cabin. The trail is perfect for a short walk to the trestle (15 minutes) or for a swim. If you are feeling more ambitious, you can cycle to Shawnigan Lake (30 Minutes) or to Lake Cowichan (half a day?).
Trans Canada Trail
Trans Canada TrailThe Trans Canada Trail is a one minute walk from the cabin. The trail is perfect for a short walk to the trestle (15 minutes) or for a swim. If you are feeling more ambitious, you can cycle to Shawnigan Lake (30 Minutes) or to Lake Cowichan (half a day?).
City advice
Don't miss
The Saturday Farmer’s market is not to miss...
Check out the local scene for organic food and crafts at the large and bustling Farmer’s Market every Saturday.
What to pack
Please bring practical footwear...
There is a short trail through the woods to get from parking to the cabin...the trail only takes a minute and is not too difficult, but requires decent shoes or boots.
What to pack
Seeing at night.
There are some solar lights around and I will provide one flashlight, but helpful if you have a headlamp for navigating at night.
Don't miss
Valleyview
Valleyview is the closest shopping spot...about a 20 minute drive. It has a good grocer (Country Grocer), the best coffee around (Drumroaster), a good wood-fired pizza joint (Primastrada), and a really good second hand bookstore (Bucknuck’s) as well as pharmacy, doctors’ clinic, and other shops.