Food scene
Fantastic Views of Shawnigan Lake. Good food and Drinks. Yummy Desserts! Highly recommend the Ice-cream Sandwich or the Cheesecake. Yummmm Reservations recommended
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The Lakehouse at Shawnigan
2460 Renfrew RdFantastic Views of Shawnigan Lake. Good food and Drinks. Yummy Desserts! Highly recommend the Ice-cream Sandwich or the Cheesecake. Yummmm Reservations recommended
The Best Ice-cream around! Small batch, unique flavors. A must visit if you have a Sweet-Tooth!
Market 1750
1750 Shawnigan-Mill Bay RoadThe Best Ice-cream around! Small batch, unique flavors. A must visit if you have a Sweet-Tooth!
Mouth Watering dishes, quaint atmosphere. One of Shawnigan Lake's Gems! This restaurant is a favorite for locals. At the moment they are Take-out Only. In comparison to R-Harn Thai Restaurant also in Shawnigan.... Montra has more vegetables in their dishes. My regular order is the Prawn Thai or the red curry, Chicken Panang! 😋😋
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Montra Thai Eatery
1845 Renfrew RdMouth Watering dishes, quaint atmosphere. One of Shawnigan Lake's Gems! This restaurant is a favorite for locals. At the moment they are Take-out Only. In comparison to R-Harn Thai Restaurant also in Shawnigan.... Montra has more vegetables in their dishes. My regular order is the Prawn Thai or the red curry, Chicken Panang! 😋😋
Yummy Food, Generous portions! Friendly and welcoming owners.
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Hosuka Japanese restaurant
2740 Dundas RdYummy Food, Generous portions! Friendly and welcoming owners.
Compass Mexican Bistro
2750 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay RdAuthentic Mexican food. Friendly staff
Our little wonderful Bakery! Yummy sweets and healthy easy lunch options!
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Omas Bakery
Our little wonderful Bakery! Yummy sweets and healthy easy lunch options!
Our local Coffee Shop. Sip and enjoy the atmosphere of Shawnigan Lake Village
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Shawnigan House coffee and chocolate
1761 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay RdOur local Coffee Shop. Sip and enjoy the atmosphere of Shawnigan Lake Village
The Little Corner Sandwich Shop
3541 Cobble Hill RdYummy Food Truck. Healthy portions
Beautiful setting for wine tastings and great Wood-fired Pizza
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Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart RdBeautiful setting for wine tastings and great Wood-fired Pizza
Great Local Wines! Highly recommend the Froze!
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Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
2182 Lakeside RdGreat Local Wines! Highly recommend the Froze!
A bit of a drive but worth so worth it. You enter another world at this winery! Wonderful tasting experience and charcuterie! Couldn't get enough of the olive tapenade!
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Averill Creek Vineyard
6552 N RdA bit of a drive but worth so worth it. You enter another world at this winery! Wonderful tasting experience and charcuterie! Couldn't get enough of the olive tapenade!
If you want The Yummiest soft serve Ever.... then you Need to come here! New to the neighborhood Drifters is quickly making their mark! Go have a taste.... bet you won't be upset about it! 😋😋😋
Drifters Creamery
If you want The Yummiest soft serve Ever.... then you Need to come here! New to the neighborhood Drifters is quickly making their mark! Go have a taste.... bet you won't be upset about it! 😋😋😋
Waterfront dining in relaxing Mill Bay. It's about a 20 min drive from here but worth the trip if you've never been. Keep your eyes peeled for seals and maybe an orca!
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Bridgemans Bistro
740 Handy RdWaterfront dining in relaxing Mill Bay. It's about a 20 min drive from here but worth the trip if you've never been. Keep your eyes peeled for seals and maybe an orca!
Great views of Cowichan Bay! Consistent food keeps the locals coming back. Keep your eyes on the water to the right of the bay. Transient Orcas come in looking for seals! You might just spot the pod.
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Cow Cafe
1681 Cowichan Bay RdGreat views of Cowichan Bay! Consistent food keeps the locals coming back. Keep your eyes on the water to the right of the bay. Transient Orcas come in looking for seals! You might just spot the pod.
If you're craving Ramen this is your spot! Located in Downtown Duncan it makes for a great destination to go for before music in the park or when you check out the market on Saturdays!
Neko Ramen
If you're craving Ramen this is your spot! Located in Downtown Duncan it makes for a great destination to go for before music in the park or when you check out the market on Saturdays!
If you are looking for authentic Thai this is your place. In comparison to Montra Thai Eatery I would say there are less vegetables in their dishes. They do have a sit in service whereas Montra is take-out only.
R-harn Thai restaurant
If you are looking for authentic Thai this is your place. In comparison to Montra Thai Eatery I would say there are less vegetables in their dishes. They do have a sit in service whereas Montra is take-out only.
Things to Do
Around The Lake
Not too far of a walk. Great place for photos. Take a picnic lunch and a towel and put your feet in the river.
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Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles RdNot too far of a walk. Great place for photos. Take a picnic lunch and a towel and put your feet in the river.
Great place to relax in the shade! Be aware of black bears and make sure to not leave food behind.
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West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park
West Shawnigan Lake RoadGreat place to relax in the shade! Be aware of black bears and make sure to not leave food behind.
Want to learn how to wakeboard or waterski? Or want to rent a Jetski? This is your spot!
Shawnigan Surf & Board co
2346 Shawnigan Lake RoadWant to learn how to wakeboard or waterski? Or want to rent a Jetski? This is your spot!
All you have to do is show up!! From Never sat on a Dirtbike to Mud-Devil..
they have you covered. They provide all the equipment and lessons tailored to whatever adventure up for! Go for it. I know you want to!
Dirt Bike Adventures
3276 Renfrew RdAll you have to do is show up!! From Never sat on a Dirtbike to Mud-Devil..
they have you covered. They provide all the equipment and lessons tailored to whatever adventure up for! Go for it. I know you want to!
Us locals head to the market on Saturday mornings to stock up on natural soaps, great produce, fresh flowers and yummy chocolates and ohhh the local honey to name a few! It's worth checking out!
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Isitolo sabaFundi baseDuncan
200 Craig StUs locals head to the market on Saturday mornings to stock up on natural soaps, great produce, fresh flowers and yummy chocolates and ohhh the local honey to name a few! It's worth checking out!
Cute little Sandy Beach for families and wading in the water. This area is protected from boat traffic. It's a great spot to relax if you need a change of scenery from relaxing back here at The Oar.
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Mason's Beach Park
Renfrew RoadCute little Sandy Beach for families and wading in the water. This area is protected from boat traffic. It's a great spot to relax if you need a change of scenery from relaxing back here at The Oar.
Get up close with the raptors we have living with us. See Eagles, owls, falcons and more. Highly recommend the Closest encounter were you get to learn with a guide and hold the birds. Well worth the extra money!
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Pacific Northwest Raptors
1877 Herd RdGet up close with the raptors we have living with us. See Eagles, owls, falcons and more. Highly recommend the Closest encounter were you get to learn with a guide and hold the birds. Well worth the extra money!
Only a quick drive to get there. The views are amazing! And the slide is a must do! so keep an eye on the line for that while you're there!
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Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada HwyOnly a quick drive to get there. The views are amazing! And the slide is a must do! so keep an eye on the line for that while you're there!
Sightseeing
Shawnigan Lake Museum
1775 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay RdOur quaint little museum.
If you're looking for a longer trek that will take up most of your day this is it! Baldy Mountain is the mountain you look at from the bedroom across the lake. Look for the swing at the summit. You'll have your next Insta post. Don't forget to tag us #theoaronshawniganlake.
When you get back soak your sore body in the hot tub to end your day!
Baldy Mountain Road
If you're looking for a longer trek that will take up most of your day this is it! Baldy Mountain is the mountain you look at from the bedroom across the lake. Look for the swing at the summit. You'll have your next Insta post. Don't forget to tag us #theoaronshawniganlake.
When you get back soak your sore body in the hot tub to end your day!
Cowichan Bay Road
This quaint community is a beautiful spot to stroll and enjoy boutique shopping.
Interested in Boat Building and the history of Cowichan Bay? This is your spot. Interactive Displays make it a fun experience especially if you're traveling with children.
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Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
1761 Cowichan Bay RoadInterested in Boat Building and the history of Cowichan Bay? This is your spot. Interactive Displays make it a fun experience especially if you're traveling with children.
This New Passenger Ferry is coming to Nanaimo in August of 2023. With this new service you can visit Downtown Vancouver for the day and come home after dinner! Starting at $29.99 one way.
Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal
This New Passenger Ferry is coming to Nanaimo in August of 2023. With this new service you can visit Downtown Vancouver for the day and come home after dinner! Starting at $29.99 one way.
Catch the little ferry from Crofton, which is about a 45 min drive from Shawnigan Lake. Enjoy the day on Saltspring Island. It's well known for the great market and welcoming community! The island has great places to eat and wonderful bakeries and coffee shops.
Salt Spring Saturday Market
Catch the little ferry from Crofton, which is about a 45 min drive from Shawnigan Lake. Enjoy the day on Saltspring Island. It's well known for the great market and welcoming community! The island has great places to eat and wonderful bakeries and coffee shops.