Guidebook for Cowichan Bay
Essentials
Award winning cheese made in house, delicious sandwiches, soups. People flock from all over the Island to purchase here. Store number 2 is in Victoria, but this original sits only 5 minutes away!
Hilary's Cheese Co
1737 Cowichan Bay RdAward winning cheese made in house, delicious sandwiches, soups. People flock from all over the Island to purchase here. Store number 2 is in Victoria, but this original sits only 5 minutes away!
I am a bread baker myself. A good one at that. Sourdough starters only for me. But True Grains....ahhhh, that is the reason I bake here in Vancouver. Because I can't go to TG each AM anymore ;)
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True Grain - Cowichan Bay
1735 Cowichan Bay RdI am a bread baker myself. A good one at that. Sourdough starters only for me. But True Grains....ahhhh, that is the reason I bake here in Vancouver. Because I can't go to TG each AM anymore ;)
Every Saturday morning, the Duncan market spans 4 blocks. Come for incredible local produce as well as the tastiest, often Belgian food you'll EVER find at a food cart: Farm's Gate.
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Isitolo sabaFundi baseDuncan
200 Craig StEvery Saturday morning, the Duncan market spans 4 blocks. Come for incredible local produce as well as the tastiest, often Belgian food you'll EVER find at a food cart: Farm's Gate.
Best selection of bulk foods, organic veggies, health foods Mid-Island.
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The Community Farm Store
5380 Trans-Canada HwyBest selection of bulk foods, organic veggies, health foods Mid-Island.
Mad Dog Crabs Seafood Market
775 Canada AveIf you love smoked salmon, crab, etc.
Glenora Farm Store and Cafe
5090 Indian RdEverything made by the Camphill Community members at Glenora Farm.
Pretty decent produce selection, though their organics are kind of scant.
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The Old Farm Market
5164 Francis StPretty decent produce selection, though their organics are kind of scant.
OrganicFair Farm & Garden
1935 Doran RoadAMAZING chocolate (as at Whole Foods et al) made on premises
Food Scene
Local phenomenal gourmet. A must for dinner, especially if romance is your kind of thing.
Amuse Bistro
2915 Cameron Taggart RdLocal phenomenal gourmet. A must for dinner, especially if romance is your kind of thing.
Set on the apple orchard which is ground zero to every bottle Merridale Cider presses, this the perfect spot for Brunch or Lunch. Kids welcome.
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Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale RdSet on the apple orchard which is ground zero to every bottle Merridale Cider presses, this the perfect spot for Brunch or Lunch. Kids welcome.
Wonderful local lunch and dinner set at the area's most well-known vineyard. Brad and Leah are dear friends of ours.
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Cherry Point Estate Wines
840 Cherry Point RdWonderful local lunch and dinner set at the area's most well-known vineyard. Brad and Leah are dear friends of ours.
Java World Coffees & Teas Ltd
5811 York RdMay not look the part, but this place has the best coffee in the area.
On the water, serves better than good pub fare. Pretty lively crowd of many ages. Live music many nights.
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Cow Bay Marine Pub Inc
1695 Cowichan Bay RdOn the water, serves better than good pub fare. Pretty lively crowd of many ages. Live music many nights.
HUGE, GIGANTIC wine list. Delicious food on the water.
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The Masthead Restaurant
1701 Cowichan Bay RdHUGE, GIGANTIC wine list. Delicious food on the water.
Thistles Cafe in the Vineyard
3897 Cobble Hill RdOh man, we have too many good vineyard cafes in this valley!!
Baan Do's Stir Fry
2680 James StQuick, cheap, healthy noodles.
Genoa Bay Cafe
5000 Genoa Bay RdBeautiful setting, sweet little drive, great food.
Everything Else
Stunning, million dollar setting with amazing local wine.
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Averill Creek Vineyard
6552 N RdStunning, million dollar setting with amazing local wine.
Ocean Ecoventures Whale Watching
1721 Cowichan Bay RdWhales, dolphins, seals, beauty!
A chain grocery store, but a really quality, Vancouver Island original. Fantastic organics, meats, etc. A great all-in-one.
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Thrifty Foods
1495 Admirals RdA chain grocery store, but a really quality, Vancouver Island original. Fantastic organics, meats, etc. A great all-in-one.
The area's best liquor store with an unparalleled selection of local wines.
Beverly Corners Liquor Store
2763 Beverly StThe area's best liquor store with an unparalleled selection of local wines.
Harmony Yoga and Wellness Center
360 Duncan StYoga: many kinds
Wishes
125 Station StGreat selection of crystals, spiritual books, yoga accoutrements and jewelry.
Cowichan Green Community Society
360 Duncan StEnviro, local, green goods.
"Beyond organic" award winning wines and vinegars. Bring your credit card and settle in for the best wines, hands down, on the Island.
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Venturi-Schulze Vineyards
4235 Vineyard Rd"Beyond organic" award winning wines and vinegars. Bring your credit card and settle in for the best wines, hands down, on the Island.
Shopping
Wings III
193 Station StWonderful, eclectic vintage.
Whippletree Junction
8a Whippletree Frontage RdAntiques, wool, wicker
A little bit of city fashion right here in the Cowichan Valley.
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Cardino's Shoes
165 Craig StA little bit of city fashion right here in the Cowichan Valley.
Leaf & Petal Flower Studio Ltd
101 Station StreetStunning selection and arrangements
Entertainment & Activities
Model boat building, history of boats, sweet family spot
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Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
1761 Cowichan Bay RoadModel boat building, history of boats, sweet family spot
Miniature train and many exhibits about the area.
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B.C. Forest Discovery Centre
2892 Drinkwater RdMiniature train and many exhibits about the area.
The Red Balloon Toyshop
158 Craig StReally great selection of toys and games
4Cats Arts Studio (Duncan)
139 Station StHalf day art camps, birthday parties and more
If you're already acquainted with the Waldorf/Anthroposophy world, this is a beautiful school to consider...
Sunrise Waldorf School
2148 Lakeside RdIf you're already acquainted with the Waldorf/Anthroposophy world, this is a beautiful school to consider...
Sightseeing
Bright Angel Park
4528 Tigwell RdBeautiful, water front trails, sweet playground.
Arts & Culture
Quw'utsun' Cultural & Confrnc
200 Cowichan WayFirst Nations exhibits and restaurant