Mid-century in the Valley guidebook
best view of the Cowichan Valley
A beautiful day hike from the bottom or a car ride up for shorter hikes and an amazing view. A fantastic mountain biking venue with many trails and downhill trails.
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Mount Prevost War Memorial
Mount Prevost RoadA beautiful day hike from the bottom or a car ride up for shorter hikes and an amazing view. A fantastic mountain biking venue with many trails and downhill trails.
ocean beach and swimming
Great paddling, boating and swimming. There are docks and a boat launch.
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Maple Bay
Great paddling, boating and swimming. There are docks and a boat launch.
Outdoor recreation
Water skiing, boating, swimming and the start of a day of tubing down the Cowichan River.
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Lake Cowichan
Water skiing, boating, swimming and the start of a day of tubing down the Cowichan River.
Whale watching, fishing and boating. Enjoy the old seaside village ambiance.
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Cowichan Bay
Whale watching, fishing and boating. Enjoy the old seaside village ambiance.
Riding lessons, trail rides. Appropriate for all levels of experience.
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Alpine Stables
3700 Holland AveRiding lessons, trail rides. Appropriate for all levels of experience.
Bungee jumping and outdoor play for the active and adventurous!
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WildPlay Nanaimo
35 Nanaimo River RdBungee jumping and outdoor play for the active and adventurous!
Great swimming, tubing and world class fishing. Trails for hiking and lovely spots to picnic.
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Cowichan River Provincial Park
Great swimming, tubing and world class fishing. Trails for hiking and lovely spots to picnic.
Head to the Tube Shack in lake Cowichan to rent equipment for a day of tubing on the Cowichan River. Bus shuttle service available (covid regulation dependent)
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Lake Cowichan River Tubing
109 S Shore RdHead to the Tube Shack in lake Cowichan to rent equipment for a day of tubing on the Cowichan River. Bus shuttle service available (covid regulation dependent)
A beautiful place for mountain biking and hiking. Great views.
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Mount Tzouhalem
A beautiful place for mountain biking and hiking. Great views.
Bike rentals and sales. Great for a trip on the local trails, up Mt. Prevost or Mt. Tzouhalem
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Cycle Therapy Bicycles
360 Duncan StBike rentals and sales. Great for a trip on the local trails, up Mt. Prevost or Mt. Tzouhalem
Home of B.C.'s gnarliest trees! A magical rainforest environment.
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Avatar Grove
Home of B.C.'s gnarliest trees! A magical rainforest environment.
You cannot imagine the size of this tree until you are near it or have a point of perspective! It is remarkable and is the second largest Douglas fir in Canada. Google the story of Big Lonely Doug. It is a moving story of one man's mission to save this tree.
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Big Lonely Doug
You cannot imagine the size of this tree until you are near it or have a point of perspective! It is remarkable and is the second largest Douglas fir in Canada. Google the story of Big Lonely Doug. It is a moving story of one man's mission to save this tree.
Sightseeing
Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles RdAn easy short hike and exploration of local history.
Experience raptors up-close and personal. Try to be there for the flight displays!
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Pacific Northwest Raptors
1877 Herd RdExperience raptors up-close and personal. Try to be there for the flight displays!
The most eclectic museum you will ever visit! Items collected from around the world, including everything from anthropology to paleontology. Ipads to guide your visit. Great for families or adults.
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Hand of Man Museum
6759 Considine AveThe most eclectic museum you will ever visit! Items collected from around the world, including everything from anthropology to paleontology. Ipads to guide your visit. Great for families or adults.
local history
A fascinating and accessible little museum that outlines the rich history of the Cowichan Valley.
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Cowichan Valley Museum
130 Canada AveA fascinating and accessible little museum that outlines the rich history of the Cowichan Valley.
A fantastic store to find authentic, and ethical Indigenous art, knitting, silverwork, gifts and more. It is an interesting browse, even if you don't purchase.
Judy Hill Gallery
22 Station StA fantastic store to find authentic, and ethical Indigenous art, knitting, silverwork, gifts and more. It is an interesting browse, even if you don't purchase.
A great place to explore the forestry history of the Cowichan Valley. There is even a steam train that runs all day.
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B.C. Forest Discovery Centre
2892 Drinkwater RdA great place to explore the forestry history of the Cowichan Valley. There is even a steam train that runs all day.
Use this as a starting point for your totem tour. You can take a self-guided walking tour to view the many totems. Follow the footsteps on the sidewalk! (Adjacent to the Duncan Museum).
Charles Hoey Park
124 Canada AveUse this as a starting point for your totem tour. You can take a self-guided walking tour to view the many totems. Follow the footsteps on the sidewalk! (Adjacent to the Duncan Museum).
Indoor recreation and fun
A clean, safe, friendly and fun place to spend time! Geared to all levels of climber, with lots of support for beginners.
The Hangout Climbing Centre
1065 Canada AveA clean, safe, friendly and fun place to spend time! Geared to all levels of climber, with lots of support for beginners.
A great place for family fun, or to exercise. This pool has a fantastic atmosphere and two water slides as well as waves and a "lazy river", hot tubs, sauna, steam room and exercise facilities.
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Cowichan Aquatic Centre
2653 James StA great place for family fun, or to exercise. This pool has a fantastic atmosphere and two water slides as well as waves and a "lazy river", hot tubs, sauna, steam room and exercise facilities.
A fantastic blast from the past with 10 pin and 5 pin bowling available. There is a concession and they are licensed so you can enjoy wine or a beer.
Duncan Lanes Bowling Centre
2701 James StA fantastic blast from the past with 10 pin and 5 pin bowling available. There is a concession and they are licensed so you can enjoy wine or a beer.
Food scene
Every Saturday you can find artisans, growers, food producers and local wine, beer and spirits producers. A friendly ambiance and lots of quality local products.
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Duncan Farmer's Market
200 Craig StEvery Saturday you can find artisans, growers, food producers and local wine, beer and spirits producers. A friendly ambiance and lots of quality local products.
A fantastic, down home diner where everyone is welcome. The owners are fantastic and the walls are covered with historical photos of the Cowichan Valley.
Corner House Cafe
181 Jubilee StA fantastic, down home diner where everyone is welcome. The owners are fantastic and the walls are covered with historical photos of the Cowichan Valley.
If you are looking for upscale, quality dining that is not pretentious, this is the spot. Staff are knowledgeable about pairings and local wines.
The Ainslie
161 Kenneth StIf you are looking for upscale, quality dining that is not pretentious, this is the spot. Staff are knowledgeable about pairings and local wines.
A great brew pub, with excellent service and a nice, pub style menu.
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Craig Street Brew Pub
25 Craig StA great brew pub, with excellent service and a nice, pub style menu.
A beautiful, hidden gem. A fine selection of charcuterie, pasta, Italian grocery items, prepared meals, sandwiches and gelato.
Grove Hall Farm, Italian Kitchen, Market & Deli
6159 Lakes RdA beautiful, hidden gem. A fine selection of charcuterie, pasta, Italian grocery items, prepared meals, sandwiches and gelato.
A hole in the wall with delicious pizza! It really is authentic, and so is the owner. No dining in.
Authentic Pizza
41 Trunk RoadA hole in the wall with delicious pizza! It really is authentic, and so is the owner. No dining in.
Coffee on the Moon
501 Canada AveThe best coffee and warm drinks around. A great place to sit and visit or read.
Arbutus Cafe
195 Kenneth StA great, casual restaurant for breakfast or lunch.
Delicious food, great ambiance, fantastic drinks. Perfect for a date night.
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The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar
40 Ingram StDelicious food, great ambiance, fantastic drinks. Perfect for a date night.
Beautiful, delicious handmade chocolates and gelato. Check out the paintings by the chocolatier while you are there!
Chocolate Pearl
133 Craig StreetBeautiful, delicious handmade chocolates and gelato. Check out the paintings by the chocolatier while you are there!
The ambiance of France. A beautiful setting in the countryside with delicious fresh food and delightful baked goods. Great for breakfast, coffee or lunch.
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Saison Market
7575 Mays RdThe ambiance of France. A beautiful setting in the countryside with delicious fresh food and delightful baked goods. Great for breakfast, coffee or lunch.
Mad Dog Crabs Seafood Market
775 Canada AveFresh and frozen local seafood. Friendly owners!