Chris's Guidebook
Winery
Wineries
One of the best views, live music on weekends, the Pinot Noir is fabulous, and my favourite Red Sangria
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Enrico Winery
3280 Telegraph RdOne of the best views, live music on weekends, the Pinot Noir is fabulous, and my favourite Red Sangria
Great outdoor patio with a fabulous pizza oven, 5-Star restaurant and some fantastic wine.
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Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart RdGreat outdoor patio with a fabulous pizza oven, 5-Star restaurant and some fantastic wine.
One of the top 3 wineries in the area. You would think you were in the Okanagan when you visit here. Great atmosphere and food.
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Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
2182 Lakeside RdOne of the top 3 wineries in the area. You would think you were in the Okanagan when you visit here. Great atmosphere and food.
If you like cider, this is the place to be. Amazing location. The owners have done a great job putting together a fantastic atmosphere. A must see.
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Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale RdIf you like cider, this is the place to be. Amazing location. The owners have done a great job putting together a fantastic atmosphere. A must see.
If you wish to adventure out to the Saanich Peninsula, this winery has stunning views, great award winning wine and spirits. There is a place to sit and enjoy an afternoon. Highly recommended.
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Devine Distillery & Winery
6181B Old West Saanich RdIf you wish to adventure out to the Saanich Peninsula, this winery has stunning views, great award winning wine and spirits. There is a place to sit and enjoy an afternoon. Highly recommended.
Sightseeing
A great way to get outdoors and have a nice easy walk.
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Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles RdA great way to get outdoors and have a nice easy walk.
A great view of the Saanich Inlet amd beyond. Great tourist destination
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Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada HwyA great view of the Saanich Inlet amd beyond. Great tourist destination
Hand of Man Museum
6759 Considine AveFood scene
A newly opened local restaurant that has one of the best chef’s around. Great food and drink. The staff are amazing.
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The Lakehouse at Shawnigan
2460 Renfrew RdA newly opened local restaurant that has one of the best chef’s around. Great food and drink. The staff are amazing.
The best authentic Italian Pizza and calzone around.
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Pizzeria Prima Strada
14-1400 Cowichan Bay RdThe best authentic Italian Pizza and calzone around.
Nice place to go right on the water. Good quality food.
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Bridgemans Bistro
740 Handy RdNice place to go right on the water. Good quality food.
Great addition to our awesome food scene in the area. If you love Indian food, you have to try this place. Can't get enough of it.
Spicecraft - Flavours of India
855 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay RoadGreat addition to our awesome food scene in the area. If you love Indian food, you have to try this place. Can't get enough of it.
Some of the best food in the Cowichan Valley. Best Caesar's in BC. Always fantastic food.
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Cow Cafe
1681 Cowichan Bay RdSome of the best food in the Cowichan Valley. Best Caesar's in BC. Always fantastic food.
There's a reason I'm fat!! Great ice cream and sundae's. The Beachfire is my favourite.
Drifters Creamery
There's a reason I'm fat!! Great ice cream and sundae's. The Beachfire is my favourite.
Awesome local farm fresh food and pizza. Great owners and nice peaceful atmosphere in the country
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Alderlea Farm and Cafe
3390 Glenora RdAwesome local farm fresh food and pizza. Great owners and nice peaceful atmosphere in the country
Worth the trip. I suggest getting a reservation before you go.
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Genoa Bay Cafe
5000 Genoa Bay RdWorth the trip. I suggest getting a reservation before you go.
Neighbourhoods
Nice little village with local eateries, coffee and shops
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Shawnigan Lake
Nice little village with local eateries, coffee and shops
Local Pubs
Our best small town pubs
Great local pub with good food and service. Live music. One of my regular places to go.
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Black Swan Pub & Liquor Store
2890 Shawnigan Lake RdGreat local pub with good food and service. Live music. One of my regular places to go.
Great live music - check online to view bands. Sunday brunch is awesome.
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The Cobblestone
77 King St NGreat live music - check online to view bands. Sunday brunch is awesome.
Golfing
A nice local golf course in Cobble Hill with some of the best views on the Island.
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Arbutus Ridge Golf Club and Satellite Bar & Grille
3515 Telegraph RdA nice local golf course in Cobble Hill with some of the best views on the Island.
Wish I was a better golfer so I could enjoy this course more.
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Cordova Bay Golf Course
5333 Cordova Bay RdWish I was a better golfer so I could enjoy this course more.
Bear Mountain Golf Club
One of my favourites on the Island for its picturesque backdrop.
Local Towns
Great Places to Visit while on the Island
Take the Brentwood Bay ferry from Mill Bay and enjoy the local foods and wineries. A nice way to travel across the Bay by car or walk on.
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Brentwood Bay
Take the Brentwood Bay ferry from Mill Bay and enjoy the local foods and wineries. A nice way to travel across the Bay by car or walk on.