Maple Bay

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Maple Bay

Food scene- Restaurants, vineyards and yums

Beautiful setting & tasting room, with nice wines & tapas style snacks can be purchased to enjoy on the sunny deck with views of the vines.
62 locals recommend
Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
2182 Lakeside Rd
62 locals recommend
Beautiful setting & tasting room, with nice wines & tapas style snacks can be purchased to enjoy on the sunny deck with views of the vines.
A lovely spot to spend an afternoon wine tasting on the terrace, with views over the vineyard & valley. Charcuterie boards are often on offer & occasional events with food trucks & live music add to the vibe.
45 locals recommend
Averill Creek Vineyard
6552 N Rd
45 locals recommend
A lovely spot to spend an afternoon wine tasting on the terrace, with views over the vineyard & valley. Charcuterie boards are often on offer & occasional events with food trucks & live music add to the vibe.
Known for their Charm d' Lil sparkling wines, this setting is serene & worth adding to your vineyard tour.
111 locals recommend
Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart Rd
111 locals recommend
Known for their Charm d' Lil sparkling wines, this setting is serene & worth adding to your vineyard tour.
A family friendly food & tasting experience, where children & adults can enjoy a stroll in the orchard.
105 locals recommend
Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale Rd
105 locals recommend
A family friendly food & tasting experience, where children & adults can enjoy a stroll in the orchard.
Small, local vineyard & wine shop which is usually open on the weekends. Recommend calling ahead to confirm.
11 locals recommend
Emandare Vineyard
6798 Norcross Rd
11 locals recommend
Small, local vineyard & wine shop which is usually open on the weekends. Recommend calling ahead to confirm.
Tasting room & vineyard with a relaxed vibe.
54 locals recommend
Enrico Winery
3280 Telegraph Rd
54 locals recommend
Tasting room & vineyard with a relaxed vibe.
A small local vineyard with award wining wines produced by this husband & wife team. Call ahead to confirm tasting room schedule.
17 locals recommend
Alderlea Vineyards
1751 Stamps Rd
17 locals recommend
A small local vineyard with award wining wines produced by this husband & wife team. Call ahead to confirm tasting room schedule.
A local favorite for its friendly staff, signature cocktails & comfort food. A mellow date night idea- have tapas & a cocktail beofre wandering across the street to a movie at the Caprice, then round out the night with a night cap & mini doughnuts(signature dessert) back at the firehouse.
38 locals recommend
The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar
40 Ingram St
38 locals recommend
A local favorite for its friendly staff, signature cocktails & comfort food. A mellow date night idea- have tapas & a cocktail beofre wandering across the street to a movie at the Caprice, then round out the night with a night cap & mini doughnuts(signature dessert) back at the firehouse.
Local brewery & pub restaurant with a nice roof terrace & good quality, comfort food.
46 locals recommend
Craig Street Brew Pub
25 Craig St
46 locals recommend
Local brewery & pub restaurant with a nice roof terrace & good quality, comfort food.
One of the original Brew pubs in town with quality beer, a funky building & usually a food truck to snack from!
28 locals recommend
Red Arrow Brewing Company
5255 Chaster Rd
28 locals recommend
One of the original Brew pubs in town with quality beer, a funky building & usually a food truck to snack from!
Watch Gin, Vodka & other seasonal spirits get made & bottled right before your eyes- tasting room!
8 locals recommend
Stillhead Distillery
5301 Chaster Rd
8 locals recommend
Watch Gin, Vodka & other seasonal spirits get made & bottled right before your eyes- tasting room!
A fun tasting room, with some quality beers.
12 locals recommend
Small Block Brewing Co
203-5301 Chaster Rd
12 locals recommend
A fun tasting room, with some quality beers.
THE brunch spot in town- famous for their Egg's benny, Caesar flights & lovely patio/garden.
17 locals recommend
Brunch On 3rd
148 3 St
17 locals recommend
THE brunch spot in town- famous for their Egg's benny, Caesar flights & lovely patio/garden.
Highly recommend lunch on the terrace overlooking the marina. Dinner is delicious too but the view isn't as good:)
57 locals recommend
Genoa Bay Cafe
5000 Genoa Bay Rd
57 locals recommend
Highly recommend lunch on the terrace overlooking the marina. Dinner is delicious too but the view isn't as good:)
Best takeout and eat in Sushi in town.
Sushi House
5777 Trans-Canada Hwy
Best takeout and eat in Sushi in town.

Sightseeing

An interesting collection of Natural History, Cultural Arts & Conservation- a perfect place to pass a rainy afternoon.
32 locals recommend
Hand of Man Museum
6759 Considine Ave
32 locals recommend
An interesting collection of Natural History, Cultural Arts & Conservation- a perfect place to pass a rainy afternoon.
The Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre is an active community-based maritime museum operated by the Cowichan Wooden Boat Society.- full of history, boat design & photos.
11 locals recommend
Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
1761 Cowichan Bay Road
11 locals recommend
The Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre is an active community-based maritime museum operated by the Cowichan Wooden Boat Society.- full of history, boat design & photos.
A family friendly spot to learn about the estuary & marine life that call it home.
6 locals recommend
Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre
1845 Cowichan Bay Rd
6 locals recommend
A family friendly spot to learn about the estuary & marine life that call it home.
Explore the historic streets of Duncan, do some shopping or find a little café to enjoy a few hours of people watching.
Downtown Duncan Business Improvement Area
111 Station St
Explore the historic streets of Duncan, do some shopping or find a little café to enjoy a few hours of people watching.
Popular, sand beaches which are a popular destination for teh sand, shallow waters & beautiful views across to the mainland.
17 locals recommend
Parksville Beaches
385 Bay Ave
17 locals recommend
Popular, sand beaches which are a popular destination for teh sand, shallow waters & beautiful views across to the mainland.
A great day trip or overnight for the outdoor enthusiasts. From hiking, mountain biking, zip lining in the summer to skiing, snowboarding, cross country, snow shoeing & snowmobiling in the winter- this is a beautiful spot to explore & sample the islands outdoor bounty.
113 locals recommend
Mount Washington
Mount Washington Road
113 locals recommend
A great day trip or overnight for the outdoor enthusiasts. From hiking, mountain biking, zip lining in the summer to skiing, snowboarding, cross country, snow shoeing & snowmobiling in the winter- this is a beautiful spot to explore & sample the islands outdoor bounty.
Train rides & the history of the area through the forestry industry.
50 locals recommend
B.C. Forest Discovery Centre
2892 Drinkwater Rd
50 locals recommend
Train rides & the history of the area through the forestry industry.
Have questions or want to find out more about what the area has to offer? Stop by the visitors center to find out more!
Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre
2896 Drinkwater Rd
Have questions or want to find out more about what the area has to offer? Stop by the visitors center to find out more!
Rent a tube, pack a floating cooler & some sun cream then head out to the Cowichan River for a float down its tranquil waters. A must do!
40 locals recommend
Lake Cowichan River Tubing
109 S Shore Rd
40 locals recommend
Rent a tube, pack a floating cooler & some sun cream then head out to the Cowichan River for a float down its tranquil waters. A must do!

City/town information

A small logging town that is known for its quaint downtown, murals, antique shops & theater.
67 locals recommend
Chemainus
67 locals recommend
A small logging town that is known for its quaint downtown, murals, antique shops & theater.
A lovely seaside community, featured in countless movies (like Sonic the Hedgehog) & TV shows for its idyllic mainstreet. Highlights include The Bakery, Wild Poppy Bistro, In the Bean Time Cafe, Ironworks Cafe & Creperie, Plantitude, Maya Norte & Fox & Hound Pub.
34 locals recommend
Ladysmith
34 locals recommend
A lovely seaside community, featured in countless movies (like Sonic the Hedgehog) & TV shows for its idyllic mainstreet. Highlights include The Bakery, Wild Poppy Bistro, In the Bean Time Cafe, Ironworks Cafe & Creperie, Plantitude, Maya Norte & Fox & Hound Pub.
The Harbor City & hub of central Vancouver Island is where all the shopping is. Make a day of it by heading up & walking along the boardwalk & into the inner harbor & Commercial Ave for some local shopping. Newcastle island is a fun outing too, although their are now consistent facilities beyond toilets now available.
49 locals recommend
Nanaimo
49 locals recommend
The Harbor City & hub of central Vancouver Island is where all the shopping is. Make a day of it by heading up & walking along the boardwalk & into the inner harbor & Commercial Ave for some local shopping. Newcastle island is a fun outing too, although their are now consistent facilities beyond toilets now available.
Comox/Courtney offer good restaurants, a cute main street with local shops, & of course the draw of Mount Washington & its endless outdoor activities.
42 locals recommend
Comox
42 locals recommend
Comox/Courtney offer good restaurants, a cute main street with local shops, & of course the draw of Mount Washington & its endless outdoor activities.
Famous for its lake lifestyle in the summer & access to tubing down the Cowichan River, this community has the summer holiday vibe you grew up with- with local restaurants & ice cream stores.
24 locals recommend
Lake Cowichan
24 locals recommend
Famous for its lake lifestyle in the summer & access to tubing down the Cowichan River, this community has the summer holiday vibe you grew up with- with local restaurants & ice cream stores.
This city has too much to offer to include here form its many Villages, historic sights, inner harbor, House of Parliament, Museam, high tea at the Empress, Butchart Gardens & more- leave early & spend the day (just be aware of commuter traffic at rush hour or add a dew days on at the end of your stay here.
230 locals recommend
Victoria
230 locals recommend
This city has too much to offer to include here form its many Villages, historic sights, inner harbor, House of Parliament, Museam, high tea at the Empress, Butchart Gardens & more- leave early & spend the day (just be aware of commuter traffic at rush hour or add a dew days on at the end of your stay here.
a great day trip try embes bakery, saltspring island coffee, walk through downtown, Wild Cider for lunch, Saltspring Island cheese
30 locals recommend
Salt Spring Island
30 locals recommend
a great day trip try embes bakery, saltspring island coffee, walk through downtown, Wild Cider for lunch, Saltspring Island cheese

Groceries

194 locals recommend
Thrifty Foods
1495 Admirals Rd
194 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Save-On-Foods
181 Trans-Canada Hwy
6 locals recommend
great produce at good prices!
10 locals recommend
The Old Farm Market
5164 Francis St
10 locals recommend
great produce at good prices!
Great for organic and health food options.
23 locals recommend
The Community Farm Store
5380 Trans-Canada Hwy
23 locals recommend
Great for organic and health food options.
Amazing meat selection.
Duncan Butcher Shop The
430 Trans-Canada Highway
Amazing meat selection.

Traveler advice

Don't miss

Duncan farmers Market Saturdays from 9am-2pm

200 Craig St, Duncan, BC V9L 1W3 Sample all the craft & farm grown delicacies the Cowichan Valley has to offer. From Haltwhistle's cheeses, to local vineyards, Ampersand Distillery, home grown fresh veggies, sausages, cookies, to arts & crafts this is your one stop shop. Take the time to walk down Craig Street & shop the local stores, then head over to the Duncan Garage for a latte.
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