Food Scene
Shipyard Restaurant & Pub
6145 Genoa Bay RdGreat food and unique decor from a converted shipyard.
The Pizza is fantastic. A unique indoor or outdoor location with the pizza being baked in a giant forno oven. Live music being played and when the weather is nice, sit out on a blanket. They welcome bringing your own drinks, appetizers, etc. if you want, or purchase from them.
11 locals recommend
Bird’s Eye Cove Farm
5881 Genoa Bay RdThe Pizza is fantastic. A unique indoor or outdoor location with the pizza being baked in a giant forno oven. Live music being played and when the weather is nice, sit out on a blanket. They welcome bringing your own drinks, appetizers, etc. if you want, or purchase from them.
Besides the dramatic scenery, montage of docks, sailboats and yachts in the adjacent marina. This little gem is often overlooked, but is worth the very short drive from your house to check out.
57 locals recommend
Genoa Bay Cafe
5000 Genoa Bay RdBesides the dramatic scenery, montage of docks, sailboats and yachts in the adjacent marina. This little gem is often overlooked, but is worth the very short drive from your house to check out.
Constantly changing, there is always something good to eat and drink.
25 locals recommend
Saison Market
7575 Mays RdConstantly changing, there is always something good to eat and drink.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic food, great atmosphere and often have live music, art shows, etc.
38 locals recommend
The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar
40 Ingram StFantastic food, great atmosphere and often have live music, art shows, etc.
Alderlea Vineyards
1751 Stamps RdFantastic white wines from the local vineyard.
22 Oaks Winery
6380 Lakes RdGreat winery!
Emandare Vineyard
6798 Norcross RdEntertainment & Activities
There is so much to learn about birds of prey. This little gem is fantastic to spend an hour or two, learn about the birds, etc. Check in advance for when they are flying to get the most out of your trip.
59 locals recommend
Pacific Northwest Raptors
1877 Herd RdThere is so much to learn about birds of prey. This little gem is fantastic to spend an hour or two, learn about the birds, etc. Check in advance for when they are flying to get the most out of your trip.
The price is unbeatable. If you want the wide comfy seats and state of the art surround sound, look elsewhere, but the staff are very friendly and the movies change frequently.
Caprice Cinema
404 Duncan StThe price is unbeatable. If you want the wide comfy seats and state of the art surround sound, look elsewhere, but the staff are very friendly and the movies change frequently.
Essentials
Save-On-Foods
181 Trans-Canada HwyShopping
This is the best bike shop on the island. They carry both mountain bikes and road bikes, offer rentals for everything from road, Cowichan valley trail, or full suspension mountain bikes.
6 locals recommend
Cycle Therapy Bicycles
360 Duncan StThis is the best bike shop on the island. They carry both mountain bikes and road bikes, offer rentals for everything from road, Cowichan valley trail, or full suspension mountain bikes.