Guidebook for Duncan
Food Scene
This epic raw food restaurant defies the imagination when it comes to their delicious creations. We recommend their falafel wraps and raw tiramisu.
Power Lunch
921 Canada AvenueThis epic raw food restaurant defies the imagination when it comes to their delicious creations. We recommend their falafel wraps and raw tiramisu.
The Cowichan Valley is blossoming with local farmers growing and creating wonderful offerings. Pick up veggies, art, baking, jams and much more on a Saturday morning in downtown Duncan.
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Duncan Farmer's Market
200 Craig StThe Cowichan Valley is blossoming with local farmers growing and creating wonderful offerings. Pick up veggies, art, baking, jams and much more on a Saturday morning in downtown Duncan.
Amuse on the Vineyard
840 Cherry Point RoadExquisite meals overflowing with tasteful mastery of local ingredients & more.
Teashop + Tearoom + Gallery
Their Tea + Sweet Pairing Menu combines their selection of over 100+ organic loose leaf teas with a curated choice of tea infused cakes, tortes, scones, sorbets. They grow tea, sell tea & serve tea.
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Westholme Tea Farm
8350 Richards TrailTeashop + Tearoom + Gallery
Their Tea + Sweet Pairing Menu combines their selection of over 100+ organic loose leaf teas with a curated choice of tea infused cakes, tortes, scones, sorbets. They grow tea, sell tea & serve tea.
Saison Market is a casual counter service cafe. Here you will find a divine assortment of gourmet foods freshly made in their Market Vineyard kitchen. They are inspired by the natural bounty of Vancouver Island. Enjoy garden fresh soups, fresh artisanal breads to exquisite desserts.
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Saison Market
7575 Mays RdSaison Market is a casual counter service cafe. Here you will find a divine assortment of gourmet foods freshly made in their Market Vineyard kitchen. They are inspired by the natural bounty of Vancouver Island. Enjoy garden fresh soups, fresh artisanal breads to exquisite desserts.
They intend to change the world with every bite. This biodynamic farm-to-table restaurant contributes to sustainable agricultural practices while serving the most wholesome, delicious meals. Enjoy incredible food throughout the week and wood-fired pizza on Sundays. Seriously, it's awesome. John & Katy have created something special there.
"We love living Farm to Table. You can taste it in every bite. The food is not only nutritious and delicious but energizes the spirit and satisfies the senses."
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Alderlea Farm and Cafe
3390 Glenora RdThey intend to change the world with every bite. This biodynamic farm-to-table restaurant contributes to sustainable agricultural practices while serving the most wholesome, delicious meals. Enjoy incredible food throughout the week and wood-fired pizza on Sundays. Seriously, it's awesome. John & Katy have created something special there.
"We love living Farm to Table. You can taste it in every bite. The food is not only nutritious and delicious but energizes the spirit and satisfies the senses."
Drinks & Nightlife
Explore an extensive collection of local & international wines, cocktails, whiskies, beers and spirits. Their lunch & dinner menus evolve seasonally with the accessibility of fresh, local ingredients.
"By using fresh fruits and herbs, plus an extensive assortment of bitters and spirits, we aim to elevate ordinary drinks into the extraordinary!"
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The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar
40 Ingram StExplore an extensive collection of local & international wines, cocktails, whiskies, beers and spirits. Their lunch & dinner menus evolve seasonally with the accessibility of fresh, local ingredients.
"By using fresh fruits and herbs, plus an extensive assortment of bitters and spirits, we aim to elevate ordinary drinks into the extraordinary!"
Parks & Nature
This campground and park is a 20-minute walk and 5-minute drive down the road. Enjoy a lovely walk through the woods & meadow as well as a gorgeous meandering path along the Cowichan River.
Stoltze Pool
This campground and park is a 20-minute walk and 5-minute drive down the road. Enjoy a lovely walk through the woods & meadow as well as a gorgeous meandering path along the Cowichan River.
Hike, surf, camp, enjoy the beach. Located at approximately Kilometer 29 of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, the large cobbled Sombrio Beach can be reached via a 250-meter
access trail from the Sombrio Beach Trailhead parking lot, off Hwy 14. This is an 80-minute drive from our place through Lake Cowichan.
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Sombrio Beach Trailhead
Hike, surf, camp, enjoy the beach. Located at approximately Kilometer 29 of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, the large cobbled Sombrio Beach can be reached via a 250-meter
access trail from the Sombrio Beach Trailhead parking lot, off Hwy 14. This is an 80-minute drive from our place through Lake Cowichan.
A sweet river-side summer swimming beach between our place and Duncan. We know of other close spots too. Feel free to ask us.
Sandy Pool Regional Park
West Riverbottom RoadA sweet river-side summer swimming beach between our place and Duncan. We know of other close spots too. Feel free to ask us.
Skutz Falls Rd
Skutz Falls RoadEnjoy a gorgeous hike beside the river or along the Trans Canada Trail.
Hike through the forest to a magical meadow that hosts Garry Oaks and the beautiful wildflowers they grow with. Enjoy the stunning views of Cowichan Bay, Quamichan Lake and Cowichan Valley. More info: http://bit.ly/2s7rx6d
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Mount Tzouhalem Ecological Reserve
Hike through the forest to a magical meadow that hosts Garry Oaks and the beautiful wildflowers they grow with. Enjoy the stunning views of Cowichan Bay, Quamichan Lake and Cowichan Valley. More info: http://bit.ly/2s7rx6d
Getting Around
Budget Car Rental
5430 Trans-Canada HwyEssentials
A large grocery store with all of your essential needs and more.
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Country Grocer Lake Cowichan
83 Cowichan Lake RdA large grocery store with all of your essential needs and more.
A large grocery store with all of your essentail needs and more.
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Thrifty Foods
1495 Admirals Rd A large grocery store with all of your essentail needs and more.
This is a local business & wholefood organic market committed to holistic, natural & sustainable living.
• local & ethically crafted clothing lines
• herbal medicines, vitamins & teas
• consciously sourced products
• a wide variety of food
• fresh fruit, veggies
• unique snacks
• non-GMO
• fair trade
• art
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The Community Farm Store
5380 Trans-Canada HwyThis is a local business & wholefood organic market committed to holistic, natural & sustainable living.
• local & ethically crafted clothing lines
• herbal medicines, vitamins & teas
• consciously sourced products
• a wide variety of food
• fresh fruit, veggies
• unique snacks
• non-GMO
• fair trade
• art
Shopping
An eco-friendly and fair trade boutique located in the heart of Cowichan Bay Village.
bolga baskets • handbags • slippers • baby clothing • socks • printed tees • candles • soaps • local jewelry • scarves • leg warmers • hemp clothing • bamboo clothing
Radway Studio & Boutique
1759 Cowichan Bay RdAn eco-friendly and fair trade boutique located in the heart of Cowichan Bay Village.
bolga baskets • handbags • slippers • baby clothing • socks • printed tees • candles • soaps • local jewelry • scarves • leg warmers • hemp clothing • bamboo clothing
Everything Else
Harmony Yoga Center is a warm, welcoming yoga and wellness centre in the heart of Duncan offering a variety of styles and classes for all levels of health.
Harmony Yoga and Wellness Center
360 Duncan StHarmony Yoga Center is a warm, welcoming yoga and wellness centre in the heart of Duncan offering a variety of styles and classes for all levels of health.
The 20-minute ferry ride to Salt Spring is only a 25-minute drive away from our place. Discover lakes, mountains, markets, boutiques, restaurants, camping and more.
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Salt Spring Island
The 20-minute ferry ride to Salt Spring is only a 25-minute drive away from our place. Discover lakes, mountains, markets, boutiques, restaurants, camping and more.