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.
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Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
2182 Lakeside RdBeautiful 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.
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Averill Creek Vineyard
6552 N RdA 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.
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Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart RdKnown 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.
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Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale RdA 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.
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Emandare Vineyard
6798 Norcross RdSmall, local vineyard & wine shop which is usually open on the weekends. Recommend calling ahead to confirm.
Enrico Winery
3280 Telegraph RdTasting 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.
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Alderlea Vineyards
1751 Stamps RdA 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.
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The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar
40 Ingram StA 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.
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Craig Street Brew Pub
25 Craig StLocal 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!
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Red Arrow Brewing Company
5255 Chaster RdOne 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!
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Stillhead Distillery
5301 Chaster RdWatch Gin, Vodka & other seasonal spirits get made & bottled right before your eyes- tasting room!
Small Block Brewing Co
203-5301 Chaster RdA fun tasting room, with some quality beers.
THE brunch spot in town- famous for their Egg's benny, Caesar flights & lovely patio/garden.
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Brunch On 3rd
148 3 StTHE 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:)
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Genoa Bay Cafe
5000 Genoa Bay RdHighly recommend lunch on the terrace overlooking the marina. Dinner is delicious too but the view isn't as good:)
Sushi House
5777 Trans-Canada HwyBest 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.
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Hand of Man Museum
6759 Considine AveAn 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.
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Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
1761 Cowichan Bay RoadThe 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.
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Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre
1845 Cowichan Bay RdA 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 StExplore 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.
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Parksville Beaches
385 Bay AvePopular, 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.
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Mount Washington
Mount Washington RoadA 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.
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B.C. Forest Discovery Centre
2892 Drinkwater RdTrain 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 RdHave 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!
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Lake Cowichan River Tubing
109 S Shore RdRent 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.
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Chemainus
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.
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Ladysmith
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.
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Nanaimo
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.
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Comox
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.
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Lake Cowichan
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.
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Victoria
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
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Salt Spring Island
a great day trip
try embes bakery, saltspring island coffee, walk through downtown, Wild Cider for lunch, Saltspring Island cheese
Groceries
Thrifty Foods
1495 Admirals RdSave-On-Foods
181 Trans-Canada HwyThe Old Farm Market
5164 Francis Stgreat produce at good prices!
The Community Farm Store
5380 Trans-Canada HwyGreat for organic and health food options.
Duncan Butcher Shop The
430 Trans-Canada HighwayAmazing meat selection.
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Ungaphuthelwa
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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An amazing app for local trails just outside the door.
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