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The Cowichan Valley is known for artisanal foods, wine tastings, art galleries, stunning hikes, golfing, whale watching and more.
Cowichan Valley
The Cowichan Valley is known for artisanal foods, wine tastings, art galleries, stunning hikes, golfing, whale watching and more.
Wine Tasting
Cherry Point Estate Wines
840 Cherry Point RdBlue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
2182 Lakeside RdRocky Creek Winery
1854 Myhrest RdUnsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart RdVenturi-Schulze Vineyards
4235 Vineyard RdAlderlea Vineyards
1751 Stamps RdCidery and spirits
Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale RdTerrific Cider, spirits and food
Brew Pubs
Craig Street Brew Pub
25 Craig StRed Arrow Brewing Company
5255 Chaster RdLocal brew house, does not serve food
Food scene
Craig Street Brew Pub
25 Craig StGood food and atmosphere. Local fav.
Owned by the Craig Street Brew Pub and right next door. Great for families. Good Food.
16 locals recommend
Just Jakes
45 Craig StOwned by the Craig Street Brew Pub and right next door. Great for families. Good Food.
Dog House
271 Trans-Canada HwyGreat for breakfast.
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
2955 Phipps RdRock Cod Cafe
1759 Cowichan Bay RdGreat local joint on the water in Cowichan Bay
York St Diner
5849 York RdGood food.
The Masthead Restaurant
1701 Cowichan Bay RdFine dining in Cowichan Bay
Cow Bay Marine Pub Inc
1695 Cowichan Bay RdPub on the water. Pool tables and good food.
Phad Thai Restaurant
270 Trans-Canada HwyPho Vuong Duncan
281 Canada AveJapan Town
460 Trans-Canada HwyNha Trang Maki Sushi
62 Kenneth StGolf
Arbutus Ridge Golf Club and Satellite Bar & Grille
3515 Telegraph RdCountry club, restaurant
Bear Mountain Golf and Country Club
1999 Country Club WayExperience!
Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit
4063 Cowichan Valley HwyExperience what its like to drive a race car and more.
Orca's, Humpback, Grey and Minke whales, Harbour and Dalls Porpoises, Sea Lions, balk Eagles and a variety of bird species are all a possibility on your tour.
45 locals recommend
Ocean Ecoventures Whale Watching
1721 Cowichan Bay RdOrca's, Humpback, Grey and Minke whales, Harbour and Dalls Porpoises, Sea Lions, balk Eagles and a variety of bird species are all a possibility on your tour.
Lake Cowichan River Tubing
109 S Shore Rdchronicles the history of logging in British Columbia and ride a train.
50 locals recommend
B.C. Forest Discovery Centre
2892 Drinkwater Rdchronicles the history of logging in British Columbia and ride a train.
Pacific Northwest Raptors
1877 Herd RdVisit the Raptors
Every Saturday! Local artists and farm fresh foods. Down town Duncan.
77 locals recommend
Duncan Farmer's Market
200 Craig StEvery Saturday! Local artists and farm fresh foods. Down town Duncan.
Cowichan Valley Museum
130 Canada AveHistory of Duncan and the Cowichan Valley
Alpine Stables
3700 Holland AveExperience Cobble Hill Mountain by horse back.