Guidebook for Mill Bay
Food Scene
a 2min drive from the house - the next set of lights after you turn left on the Trans Canada highway
Serious Coffee Mill Bay
2490 Trans-Canada Hwya 2min drive from the house - the next set of lights after you turn left on the Trans Canada highway
McDonald's
1567 Cedar Hill Cross RdYou always want to know where the closest Mickey D's is.
You're either an A&W fan or a McDonald's fan...or both. Either way, they are both a 4min drive away.
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A&W Canada
828 Deloume RdYou're either an A&W fan or a McDonald's fan...or both. Either way, they are both a 4min drive away.
Tim Hortons
739 McCallum RdSome Canadians profess this to be the best coffee ever
Restaurant is located on the pier providing beautiful views of the marina, mountains & ocean
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Bridgemans Bistro
740 Handy RdRestaurant is located on the pier providing beautiful views of the marina, mountains & ocean
This is called Whiskey Point Grill now and it's hit or miss whether you get good food or service. I've tried 3 times for breakfast and 2 out of 3 of those times it was good.
Whiskey Point Grill
2720 Mill Bay RoadThis is called Whiskey Point Grill now and it's hit or miss whether you get good food or service. I've tried 3 times for breakfast and 2 out of 3 of those times it was good.
Westcoast fish and chips
2490 Trans-Canada HwyDecent fish & chips just a stone's throw down the highway
Sightseeing
Malahat Summit
Malahat Summitsweeping views of the saanich inlet
A lavender / winery where you can walk around as well as buy lavender and wine products
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Damali Lavender & Winery
3500 Telegraph RdA lavender / winery where you can walk around as well as buy lavender and wine products
Another wonderful winery with a first class restaurant. Enjoy a tasting and then stay for one of the chef's favourite dishes.
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Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart RdAnother wonderful winery with a first class restaurant. Enjoy a tasting and then stay for one of the chef's favourite dishes.
walk for about 1km and then cross an old, elevated bridge that's not in use anymore. Beautiful picnic areas below the trestle
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Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles Rdwalk for about 1km and then cross an old, elevated bridge that's not in use anymore. Beautiful picnic areas below the trestle
Mill Bay Marina
740 Handy RdNice place to come and take a walk along the rocky beach
A wonderful place to go for a tour, taste some fresh, alcoholic (and some non) apple cider, grab a bite and maybe even catch a band
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Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale RdA wonderful place to go for a tour, taste some fresh, alcoholic (and some non) apple cider, grab a bite and maybe even catch a band
There are a lot of private homes on Shawnigan Lake but there are also areas open to the public.
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Shawnigan Lake
There are a lot of private homes on Shawnigan Lake but there are also areas open to the public.
Parks & Nature
Bamberton Provincial Park
Bamberton RoadBeautiful ocean side park with picnic tables
Beautiful lake with a trail that you can walk around in about an hour
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Spectacle Lake Provincial Park
Whittaker RoadBeautiful lake with a trail that you can walk around in about an hour
Watch the famous salmon run, the bald eagles that call this place home, the wide assortment of birds and other animals. And if you're feeling tough, try hiking up Mt Finlayson (go over the bridge once you enter and the starting point of the trail will be on your right)
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Goldstream Provincial Park
Finlayson Arm RoadWatch the famous salmon run, the bald eagles that call this place home, the wide assortment of birds and other animals. And if you're feeling tough, try hiking up Mt Finlayson (go over the bridge once you enter and the starting point of the trail will be on your right)
Essentials
A bit pricier than other grocery stores, but a good selection of everything you'll need
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Thrifty Foods
1495 Admirals RdA bit pricier than other grocery stores, but a good selection of everything you'll need
Entertainment & Activities
A beautiful winery with an over-sized chess set and a wonderful cafe and seating area
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Enrico Winery
3280 Telegraph RdA beautiful winery with an over-sized chess set and a wonderful cafe and seating area
Everything Else
walk for about 1km and then cross an old, elevated bridge that's not in use anymore. Beautiful picnic areas below the trestle
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Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles Rdwalk for about 1km and then cross an old, elevated bridge that's not in use anymore. Beautiful picnic areas below the trestle