Guidebook for Maple Bay
Food Scene
Shipyard Restaurant & Pub
6145 Genoa Bay RdGreat summertime deck overlooking the marina.
Genoa Bay Cafe
5000 Genoa Bay RdThis is our #1 pick for the fine dining in the area. The restaurant is a restored Farm House set in the middle of a forest. The food is outstanding, made from locally sourced ingredients combined to create outstanding West Coast cuisine. Perfect for a romantic meal, anniversary, or just because you want really really good food.
19 locals recommend
Farm Table Inn
6755 Cowichan Lake RdThis is our #1 pick for the fine dining in the area. The restaurant is a restored Farm House set in the middle of a forest. The food is outstanding, made from locally sourced ingredients combined to create outstanding West Coast cuisine. Perfect for a romantic meal, anniversary, or just because you want really really good food.
Charming tea farm with a tea shop & cafe . Great desserts and nice outdoor seating with a lovely view. Worth the drive.
27 locals recommend
Westholme Tea Farm
8350 Richards TrailCharming tea farm with a tea shop & cafe . Great desserts and nice outdoor seating with a lovely view. Worth the drive.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great view from the balcony. You have to be 19 yrs or older to enter. For families, I'd recommend ordering takeaway and eating on the picnic tables at the Maple Bay park next door.
There's a small convenience store under the pub
26 locals recommend
The Lion Rampant Scottish Pub
6777 Beaumont Ave Great view from the balcony. You have to be 19 yrs or older to enter. For families, I'd recommend ordering takeaway and eating on the picnic tables at the Maple Bay park next door.
There's a small convenience store under the pub
Parks & Nature
With sweeping views overlooking the ocean, you don't want to miss this moderately easy 3.2 km walk with parking at the trail head. Pack a lunch and have a picnic overlooking stunning vistas of the Gulf Islands.
37 locals recommend
Stoney Hill Regional Park
With sweeping views overlooking the ocean, you don't want to miss this moderately easy 3.2 km walk with parking at the trail head. Pack a lunch and have a picnic overlooking stunning vistas of the Gulf Islands.
Treed park with picnic tables, washroom and swim platform. You can order takeaway food from the Lion Rampart next door and eat at the park or on the beach.
8 locals recommend
Maple Bay Beach Park
Beaumont AvenueTreed park with picnic tables, washroom and swim platform. You can order takeaway food from the Lion Rampart next door and eat at the park or on the beach.
Entertainment & Activities
Wilderness Kayaking Co
6683 Beaumont AveConveniently located at the end of Redcap .
Arts & Culture
Great location for families & those interested in BC history. It's a 100 acre open air museum with train rides! Focused on logging and forestry, there are heritage buildings, activities & exhibits. A great way to spend an afternoon.
50 locals recommend
B.C. Forest Discovery Centre
2892 Drinkwater RdGreat location for families & those interested in BC history. It's a 100 acre open air museum with train rides! Focused on logging and forestry, there are heritage buildings, activities & exhibits. A great way to spend an afternoon.
Hand of Man Museum
6759 Considine AveUnique local museum!
Everything Else
Kayak rentals, small coffeeshop, gift shop & a few groceries. Also home to the recommended Shipyard restaurant and pub.
7 locals recommend
Maple Bay Marina
6145 Genoa Bay RdKayak rentals, small coffeeshop, gift shop & a few groceries. Also home to the recommended Shipyard restaurant and pub.
Shopping
Farmer’s Market every Saturday 9 am – 2:00 pm. Fresh produce as well as food trucks, handicrafts & live entertainment. Check out the other cute shops & cafes in the downtown area. Parking can be challenging.
77 locals recommend
Duncan Farmer's Market
200 Craig StFarmer’s Market every Saturday 9 am – 2:00 pm. Fresh produce as well as food trucks, handicrafts & live entertainment. Check out the other cute shops & cafes in the downtown area. Parking can be challenging.