Sylvan Meadows Guidebook
Sightseeing
About a 10 minute flat stroll to a beautiful destination... more rigorous hiking along the river as well.
168 locals recommend
Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles RdAbout a 10 minute flat stroll to a beautiful destination... more rigorous hiking along the river as well.
This is an amazing collection that is so extensive - I think it will take a few visits to take it all in.
32 locals recommend
Hand of Man Museum
6759 Considine AveThis is an amazing collection that is so extensive - I think it will take a few visits to take it all in.
Chemainus is about 40 minutes north of us... a quaint little town with murals to see...
and Little Town Pizza - their Ultimate Canadian is amazing!
67 locals recommend
Chemainus
Chemainus is about 40 minutes north of us... a quaint little town with murals to see...
and Little Town Pizza - their Ultimate Canadian is amazing!
The only Year Round Farmer's market on Vancouver Island. Wide range of small business offerings as well as fresh food in season. Every Saturday 10-2
77 locals recommend
Duncan Farmer's Market
200 Craig StThe only Year Round Farmer's market on Vancouver Island. Wide range of small business offerings as well as fresh food in season. Every Saturday 10-2
Wineries
Amazing wine, knowledge and service. Reservations required for tastings. They also offer an excellent charcuterie board OR you're welcome to take your own picnic.
62 locals recommend
Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
2182 Lakeside RdAmazing wine, knowledge and service. Reservations required for tastings. They also offer an excellent charcuterie board OR you're welcome to take your own picnic.
A friendly, casual wine tasting experience. Live music on the weekends and a lovely patio to enjoy the picnic you brought with some of the Enrico wonderful wine. ighly recommend the Tempest Ortega
54 locals recommend
Enrico Winery
3280 Telegraph RdA friendly, casual wine tasting experience. Live music on the weekends and a lovely patio to enjoy the picnic you brought with some of the Enrico wonderful wine. ighly recommend the Tempest Ortega
Hiking, Walks, Biking
Many kilometers of hiking trails all over this little mountain, visible from your Sylvan Meadows deck :)
46 locals recommend
Cobble Hill Mountain Regional Recreation Area
Many kilometers of hiking trails all over this little mountain, visible from your Sylvan Meadows deck :)
More great views over Sansum Narrows - a moderate 1 1/2 hike loop hike
37 locals recommend
Stoney Hill Regional Park
More great views over Sansum Narrows - a moderate 1 1/2 hike loop hike
Many kilometers of trails offering beautiful views AND amazing Mountain Biking
11 locals recommend
Mount Tzouhalem Ecological Reserve
Many kilometers of trails offering beautiful views AND amazing Mountain Biking
One hour loop hike around the lake - located at the top of the Malahat on the way to Victoria
Spectacle Lake
One hour loop hike around the lake - located at the top of the Malahat on the way to Victoria
Maple Mountain
lots more hiking trails AND Famous for it's mountain biking
City/town information
Cowichan Bay is a lovely little fishing village with an amazing bakery, a few boutique stores and eateries. perfect for a Sunny afternoon stroll
109 locals recommend
Cowichan Bay
Cowichan Bay is a lovely little fishing village with an amazing bakery, a few boutique stores and eateries. perfect for a Sunny afternoon stroll
Food scene
Cobble Hill and Duncan - A local food truck that offers amazing food with unique tastes
12 locals recommend
The Little Corner Sandwich Shop
3541 Cobble Hill RdCobble Hill and Duncan - A local food truck that offers amazing food with unique tastes
Craig Street Brew Pub
25 Craig StDuncan - Good local food and brews
Really good chinese takeout food - No MSG!
At Valley View Center
7 locals recommend
Dragon Yuan Restaurant
1400 Cowichan Bay RdReally good chinese takeout food - No MSG!
At Valley View Center
Cobble Hill - Local pub with great food - good for watching the game!
26 locals recommend
Cobblestone Inn
3566 Holland AvenueCobble Hill - Local pub with great food - good for watching the game!
This cidery is a 10 minute walk from your suite... excellent pizzas and their own cider
105 locals recommend
Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale RdThis cidery is a 10 minute walk from your suite... excellent pizzas and their own cider
Not even a 5 minute walk from your Sylvan Meadows suite - lovely tasting room and a beautiful spot to sit on nice day by their lake. Also the Unsworth restaurant on site offers some unique farm to table treats.
111 locals recommend
Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart RdNot even a 5 minute walk from your Sylvan Meadows suite - lovely tasting room and a beautiful spot to sit on nice day by their lake. Also the Unsworth restaurant on site offers some unique farm to table treats.
Great Neighbourhood shopping - Grocery store, liquor store, pharmacy, used book store,Prima Strada Pizzaria, Gym
7 locals recommend
Valleyview Centre
1400 Cowichan Bay RdGreat Neighbourhood shopping - Grocery store, liquor store, pharmacy, used book store,Prima Strada Pizzaria, Gym
Westcoast fish and chips
2490 Trans-Canada HwyMill Bay - Super fresh fish
Amazing views, the menu is a little limited, but great selection of local beers and wines
74 locals recommend
Bridgemans Bistro
740 Handy RdAmazing views, the menu is a little limited, but great selection of local beers and wines
Cow Bay Marine Pub Inc
1695 Cowichan Bay RdGreat Pub Food, cozy and with great views of the bay
More beautiful views and good local food. They were closed for January for renovations, but should be up and running as of Frebruary 1
47 locals recommend
The Lakehouse at Shawnigan
2460 Renfrew RdMore beautiful views and good local food. They were closed for January for renovations, but should be up and running as of Frebruary 1
Neighbourhoods
Our neighbourhood is very rural, our home is set in the middle of dairy farms...
Cameron Taggart Road
Cameron Taggart RoadOur neighbourhood is very rural, our home is set in the middle of dairy farms...