Trina's Guidebook to the Cowichan Valley
Sightseeing
Here are places to visit around our home and they're just 10-15 minutes away.
B.C. Forest Discovery Centre
2892 Drinkwater RdThe train ride is nostalgic.
Newly-renovated museum feels like a mini Royal BC Museum.
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Cowichan Valley Museum
130 Canada AveNewly-renovated museum feels like a mini Royal BC Museum.
Walk, Run, Bike. This is an old railway track turned into a trail. Goes all the way to Lake Cowichan.
Cowichan Valley Trail
Cowichan Valley TrailWalk, Run, Bike. This is an old railway track turned into a trail. Goes all the way to Lake Cowichan.
Pacific Northwest Raptors
1877 Herd RdDifferent birds of prey in action!
Ecologically and historically significant. Home to indigenous and migratory birds and other species.
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Somenos Marsh Conservation Area
Ecologically and historically significant. Home to indigenous and migratory birds and other species.
The river is popular hangout in the summer for swimming and tubing and in fall for world class fly fishing.
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Cowichan River Provincial Park
The river is popular hangout in the summer for swimming and tubing and in fall for world class fly fishing.
Food scene
We're only one and a half blocks away from very good Indian restaurant! Make sure to order their popardums!
Heritage Indian Cuisine
3307 Cowichan Lake RdWe're only one and a half blocks away from very good Indian restaurant! Make sure to order their popardums!
Craig Street Brew Pub
25 Craig StWestholme Tea Farm
8350 Richards TrailCozy place to sip your tea and relax!
Tin Cup Espresso Bar
Canada AvenueLove their coffee and pastry!
Bring your own picnic basket and enjoy the stunning views of the valley! Free wine tastings.
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Averill Creek Vineyard
6552 N RdBring your own picnic basket and enjoy the stunning views of the valley! Free wine tastings.
MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual
2763 Beverly StGreat steaks, burgers, and pastas. 6 mins away from our home.
Dog House
271 Trans-Canada HwyGreat family restaurant. Popular at Breakfast and Brunch.
The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar
40 Ingram StWines, tapas, desserts---Yum!
Sushi House
5777 Trans-Canada HwyEven my Japanese friend loves this sushi bar. Can't go wrong!
Nha Trang Maki Sushi
62 Kenneth StFusion Asian Restaurant.
Another reason to visit Chemainus. About 20 minutes north of Duncan, but definitely worth the drive!
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@THAI PINTO CUISINE
9875 Maple StAnother reason to visit Chemainus. About 20 minutes north of Duncan, but definitely worth the drive!
Serves the most authentic Thai food, in my opinion, outside Thailand.
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Phad Thai Restaurant
270 Trans-Canada HwyServes the most authentic Thai food, in my opinion, outside Thailand.
Local diner at its best. Reasonably priced comfort food right downtown.
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Arbutus Cafe
195 Kenneth StLocal diner at its best. Reasonably priced comfort food right downtown.