Guidebook for Cowichan Bay

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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 Rd
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!
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 Rd
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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 ;)
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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Duncan Farmer's Market
200 Craig St
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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.
Best selection of bulk foods, organic veggies, health foods Mid-Island.
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The Community Farm Store
5380 Trans-Canada Hwy
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Best selection of bulk foods, organic veggies, health foods Mid-Island.
If you love smoked salmon, crab, etc.
Mad Dog Crabs Seafood Market
775 Canada Ave
If you love smoked salmon, crab, etc.
Everything made by the Camphill Community members at Glenora Farm.
Glenora Farm Store and Cafe
5090 Indian Rd
Everything 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 St
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Pretty decent produce selection, though their organics are kind of scant.
AMAZING chocolate (as at Whole Foods et al) made on premises
OrganicFair Farm & Garden
1935 Doran Road
AMAZING 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 Rd
Local 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 Rd
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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.
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 Rd
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Wonderful local lunch and dinner set at the area's most well-known vineyard. Brad and Leah are dear friends of ours.
May not look the part, but this place has the best coffee in the area.
Java World Coffees & Teas Ltd
5811 York Rd
May 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 Rd
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On 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 Rd
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HUGE, GIGANTIC wine list. Delicious food on the water.
Oh man, we have too many good vineyard cafes in this valley!!
Thistles Cafe in the Vineyard
3897 Cobble Hill Rd
Oh man, we have too many good vineyard cafes in this valley!!
Quick, cheap, healthy noodles.
Baan Do's Stir Fry
2680 James St
Quick, cheap, healthy noodles.
Beautiful setting, sweet little drive, great food.
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Genoa Bay Cafe
5000 Genoa Bay Rd
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Beautiful 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 Rd
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Stunning, million dollar setting with amazing local wine.
Whales, dolphins, seals, beauty!
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Ocean Ecoventures Whale Watching
1721 Cowichan Bay Rd
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Whales, 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 Rd
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A 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 St
The area's best liquor store with an unparalleled selection of local wines.
Harmony Yoga and Wellness Center
360 Duncan St
Yoga: many kinds
Great selection of crystals, spiritual books, yoga accoutrements and jewelry.
Wishes
125 Station St
Great selection of crystals, spiritual books, yoga accoutrements and jewelry.
Enviro, local, green goods.
Cowichan Green Community Society
360 Duncan St
Enviro, 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
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"Beyond organic" award winning wines and vinegars. Bring your credit card and settle in for the best wines, hands down, on the Island.

Shopping

Wonderful, eclectic vintage.
Wings III
193 Station St
Wonderful, eclectic vintage.
Antiques, wool, wicker
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Whippletree Junction
8a Whippletree Frontage Rd
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Antiques, wool, wicker
A little bit of city fashion right here in the Cowichan Valley.
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Cardino's Shoes
165 Craig St
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A little bit of city fashion right here in the Cowichan Valley.
Stunning selection and arrangements
Leaf & Petal Flower Studio Ltd
101 Station Street
Stunning 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 Road
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Model 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 Rd
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Miniature train and many exhibits about the area.
Really great selection of toys and games
The Red Balloon Toyshop
158 Craig St
Really great selection of toys and games
Half day art camps, birthday parties and more
4Cats Arts Studio (Duncan)
139 Station St
Half 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 Rd
If you're already acquainted with the Waldorf/Anthroposophy world, this is a beautiful school to consider...

Sightseeing

Beautiful, water front trails, sweet playground.
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Bright Angel Park
4528 Tigwell Rd
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Beautiful, water front trails, sweet playground.

Arts & Culture

First Nations exhibits and restaurant
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Quw'utsun' Cultural & Confrnc
200 Cowichan Way
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First Nations exhibits and restaurant