Guidebook for Cowichan Valley

Tara & Greg
Tara & Greg
Guidebook for Cowichan Valley

Food Scene

Great cider in a beautiful setting.
105 locals recommend
Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale Rd
105 locals recommend
Great cider in a beautiful setting.
Local favourite! Mom and Pop sushi take out place. They also have decent burgers and soft-serve ice cream! Just a 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk away!
20 locals recommend
Shawnigan Jen
2750 Shawnigan Lake Rd
20 locals recommend
Local favourite! Mom and Pop sushi take out place. They also have decent burgers and soft-serve ice cream! Just a 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk away!
There's not a lot of delivery options in our area, but Sarpino's has decent calzones if you're in the mood.
19 locals recommend
Sarpino's Pizzeria
7143 W Saanich Rd
19 locals recommend
There's not a lot of delivery options in our area, but Sarpino's has decent calzones if you're in the mood.
This pub and liquor store is just a 2 minute stroll from us at the end of the road! Typical pub fare and convenient liquor store open until 11:00pm. Great place to get to know the locals!
21 locals recommend
Black Swan Pub & Liquor Store
2890 Shawnigan Lake Rd
21 locals recommend
This pub and liquor store is just a 2 minute stroll from us at the end of the road! Typical pub fare and convenient liquor store open until 11:00pm. Great place to get to know the locals!
Classic North American Style Chinese take out just an eight minute drive away.
7 locals recommend
Dragon Yuan Restaurant
1400 Cowichan Bay Rd
7 locals recommend
Classic North American Style Chinese take out just an eight minute drive away.
Yummy, fairly authentic Thai food in a quaint, stylish atmosphere.
R-harn Thai restaurant
2740 Dundas Road
Yummy, fairly authentic Thai food in a quaint, stylish atmosphere.
Lovely Thai food just a 5 minute walk down the tracks away.
19 locals recommend
Montra Thai Eatery
1845 Renfrew Rd
19 locals recommend
Lovely Thai food just a 5 minute walk down the tracks away.
Authentic Japanese in tiny, adorable setting.
10 locals recommend
Hosuka Japanese restaurant
2740 Dundas Rd
10 locals recommend
Authentic Japanese in tiny, adorable setting.
Wood-fired oven pizza! Authentic gelato. Casual dining. Cute patio. Definitely worth a visit.
40 locals recommend
Pizzeria Prima Strada
14-1400 Cowichan Bay Rd
40 locals recommend
Wood-fired oven pizza! Authentic gelato. Casual dining. Cute patio. Definitely worth a visit.
Adorable deli with a wide and unique selection. Sandwiches and chacuterie boards to go.
6 locals recommend
Cure Artisan Meat and Cheese
1400 Cowichan Bay Rd
6 locals recommend
Adorable deli with a wide and unique selection. Sandwiches and chacuterie boards to go.
Delicious Mexican burritos and tacos. Sunny patio to enjoy a cerveza.
11 locals recommend
Compass Mexican Bistro
2750 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Rd
11 locals recommend
Delicious Mexican burritos and tacos. Sunny patio to enjoy a cerveza.
Subway is walkable from our place if you're craving fast food.
38 locals recommend
Subway
1770 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Rd
38 locals recommend
Subway is walkable from our place if you're craving fast food.
Excellent selection of coffee, teas, smoothies and juices. Yummy chocolates and friendly service.
36 locals recommend
Shawnigan House coffee and chocolate
1761 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Rd
36 locals recommend
Excellent selection of coffee, teas, smoothies and juices. Yummy chocolates and friendly service.
A to-go deli with sandwiches, fresh baked goods and breads, soups, pizza and ice cream. Grab a coffee from next door and a treat and sit at one of the tables out front to relax and enjoy the village life.
15 locals recommend
Omas Bakery
15 locals recommend
A to-go deli with sandwiches, fresh baked goods and breads, soups, pizza and ice cream. Grab a coffee from next door and a treat and sit at one of the tables out front to relax and enjoy the village life.
Handmade ice cream! They also have a small selection of local artisan food and souvenirs.
Market 1750
1750 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Road
Handmade ice cream! They also have a small selection of local artisan food and souvenirs.

Essentials

Great corner store with grocery essentials, ice cream and delicious in-house baked bread. Less than a 5 minute walk from us!
15 locals recommend
Mason's Store & Patio Ltd
1885 Renfrew Rd
15 locals recommend
Great corner store with grocery essentials, ice cream and delicious in-house baked bread. Less than a 5 minute walk from us!
Small general store with a good selection of grocery basics, snacks and household goods.
10 locals recommend
Aitken & Fraser General Store Ltd
2750 W Shawnigan Lake Rd
10 locals recommend
Small general store with a good selection of grocery basics, snacks and household goods.

Everything Else

Local vineyard with an absolutely beautiful patio and indoor space. They sometimes have local music and offer a small food menu.
54 locals recommend
Enrico Winery
3280 Telegraph Rd
54 locals recommend
Local vineyard with an absolutely beautiful patio and indoor space. They sometimes have local music and offer a small food menu.
Amazing wine with a lovely seasonal restaurant.
111 locals recommend
Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart Rd
111 locals recommend
Amazing wine with a lovely seasonal restaurant.
Local winery.
62 locals recommend
Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
2182 Lakeside Rd
62 locals recommend
Local winery.
Local winery.
18 locals recommend
Rocky Creek Winery
1854 Myhrest Rd
18 locals recommend
Local winery.
Local winery.
14 locals recommend
Venturi-Schulze Vineyards
4235 Vineyard Rd
14 locals recommend
Local winery.
Local winery.
10 locals recommend
Divino Estate Winery LTD
1500 Freeman Rd
10 locals recommend
Local winery.
Local winery.
7 locals recommend
Glenterra Vineyards
3897 Cobble Hill Rd
7 locals recommend
Local winery.
Local winery and farm.
7 locals recommend
Silverside Farm & Winery
3810 Cobble Hill Road
7 locals recommend
Local winery and farm.
Local winery.
28 locals recommend
Zanatta Vineyards
5039 Marshall Rd
28 locals recommend
Local winery.
3 minute walk from our house. Small but absolutely lovely family beach. Follow the tracks past the public beach to find some little sand and rock beach coves for some private beach time!
16 locals recommend
Mason's Beach Park
Renfrew Road
16 locals recommend
3 minute walk from our house. Small but absolutely lovely family beach. Follow the tracks past the public beach to find some little sand and rock beach coves for some private beach time!
Beautiful hiking trails up either side of the mountain. Options for different levels of fitness, but all are a bit strenuous. Mountain swing at the top with beautiful views.
6 locals recommend
Old Baldy Mountain Trail
2479 Shawnigan Lake Rd
6 locals recommend
Beautiful hiking trails up either side of the mountain. Options for different levels of fitness, but all are a bit strenuous. Mountain swing at the top with beautiful views.

Sightseeing

Historical wooden train bridge turned into a beautiful walking trail with stunning views. Definitely a must see.
168 locals recommend
Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles Rd
168 locals recommend
Historical wooden train bridge turned into a beautiful walking trail with stunning views. Definitely a must see.
Adorable little seaside fishing village with many dining options and shops. It's very busy in the Summer, so plan on parking a bit aways and walking in
109 locals recommend
Cowichan Bay
109 locals recommend
Adorable little seaside fishing village with many dining options and shops. It's very busy in the Summer, so plan on parking a bit aways and walking in