Nina’s guidebook
Sightseeing
I have been there a few times, really worth going. Lots to look at and informative.
32 locals recommend
Hand of Man Museum
6759 Considine AveI have been there a few times, really worth going. Lots to look at and informative.
Duncan
Nice local shops and great restaurants. good way to spend an afternoon.
Chemainus
Cute little town, lots of murals to check out.
We live 5 minutes away, some good restaurants and local shopping. Beautiful walk around the town and down to the government dock. They have a really good bakery, and a small museum to enjoy.
109 locals recommend
Cowichan Bay
We live 5 minutes away, some good restaurants and local shopping. Beautiful walk around the town and down to the government dock. They have a really good bakery, and a small museum to enjoy.
Great places to go and relax for an afternoon in Summer.
16 locals recommend
Cowichan River Provincial Park
Great places to go and relax for an afternoon in Summer.
Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles Rd20 minute walk on a easy trail to the Trestle.
Great place for a day trip, Ferry leaves from Crofton, about a 20 minute ferry ride. Winery's and Cider makers. Drive up Mt. Maxwell if you have a 4 wheel drive, it's a beautiful view once you get up there.
30 locals recommend
Salt Spring Island
Great place for a day trip, Ferry leaves from Crofton, about a 20 minute ferry ride. Winery's and Cider makers. Drive up Mt. Maxwell if you have a 4 wheel drive, it's a beautiful view once you get up there.
Ladysmith
Great little town to explore, a nice beach for the kids in the summer.
Cherry point marina
1241 Sutherland DrCowichan Bay Kayaking and Adventure Centre
1765 Cowichan Bay RdFun sight seeing on the water
Ocean Ecoventures Whale Watching
1721 Cowichan Bay RdHikes
Great hike for intermediate and up. The harder hike is the entrance from Tzouhalem Rd. Parking in front of the White Church and walk over to the yellow barrier and walk to the right. Or Drive to the other side of the Mountain, have not hiked the easy side but I think you can park halfway up. Take water and snacks if you do other intermediate. It can get steep, most dogs are leashed as there are cliffs near by at the top.
32 locals recommend
Mount Tzouhalem
Great hike for intermediate and up. The harder hike is the entrance from Tzouhalem Rd. Parking in front of the White Church and walk over to the yellow barrier and walk to the right. Or Drive to the other side of the Mountain, have not hiked the easy side but I think you can park halfway up. Take water and snacks if you do other intermediate. It can get steep, most dogs are leashed as there are cliffs near by at the top.
Food Scene
True Grain - Cowichan Bay
1735 Cowichan Bay RdGreat place to buy fresh bread and bakery.
Cow Cafe
1681 Cowichan Bay RdGood food and great view of the bay and Marina.
Maple Bay Restaurant, great pub food always friendly Staff. Love their chicken wings and happy hour. Sit outside in the warmer days and enjoy the view of the bay looking towards Saltspring Island.
26 locals recommend
The Lion Rampant Scottish Pub
6777 Beaumont AveMaple Bay Restaurant, great pub food always friendly Staff. Love their chicken wings and happy hour. Sit outside in the warmer days and enjoy the view of the bay looking towards Saltspring Island.
Duncan Farmer's Market
200 Craig StEvery Saturday 10 am to 2 pm. All year long.
Walmart Supercentre
3020 Drinkwater RdGreat place to eat great food.. closed Sunday and Mondays and Is outside eating only. But well worth a visit.
Rob's Lighthouse Eatery
1751 Cowichan Bay RdGreat place to eat great food.. closed Sunday and Mondays and Is outside eating only. But well worth a visit.
The Brazen Fork
1530 Cowichan Bay RoadGifts and more
Cow Bay's Pirate Shack
1759 Cowichan Bay RdGood place to shop for gifts in Cowichan Bay.
Dog walking off leash
great place to take your dog for a walk or run. You will need boots in the fall winter and depending when you go during the day, check the tides. Off leash Beach.
18 locals recommend
Cherry Point Beach
800 Garnett Rdgreat place to take your dog for a walk or run. You will need boots in the fall winter and depending when you go during the day, check the tides. Off leash Beach.
An easy off leash trail to take your dog. About a half hour walk around the lake. It gets a bit mucky in fall/winter. Great in the Summertime.
Chemainus Lake
An easy off leash trail to take your dog. About a half hour walk around the lake. It gets a bit mucky in fall/winter. Great in the Summertime.
Great place to take your pet for a walk in Duncan. Park is off leash as long as your dog is friendly. They also have a free tennis court. The fish spawn in November so can be stinky. Not recommended when it is windy out.
McAdam Park
820 Wharncliffe RdGreat place to take your pet for a walk in Duncan. Park is off leash as long as your dog is friendly. They also have a free tennis court. The fish spawn in November so can be stinky. Not recommended when it is windy out.
grocery shopping
Good place to stop for produce or a cooked Chicken and pre made salads.
11 locals recommend
Great Greens Farm Market
4485 Trans-Canada HwyGood place to stop for produce or a cooked Chicken and pre made salads.
Local grocer to shop for food. 5 minutes from our place on Cowican Bay Rd and the hwy.
19 locals recommend
Country Grocer
1400 Cowichan Bay RdLocal grocer to shop for food. 5 minutes from our place on Cowican Bay Rd and the hwy.
Real Canadian Superstore
291 Cowichan WayGood place to shop for groceries, reasonably priced.
Thrifty Foods
1495 Admirals RdCo-op Gas & Convenience Centre
Beverly Corners Liquor Store
2763 Beverly StThings to do
Great food truck on the corner of Cherry Point and Cowichan Bay Rd. Been there many times. Highly recommended.
The Brazen Fork
1530 Cowichan Bay RoadGreat food truck on the corner of Cherry Point and Cowichan Bay Rd. Been there many times. Highly recommended.