About The Region

The Cowichan Valley on the east coast of Vancouver Island, is one of the top-rated vacation destinations in Canada. The region has attractions for all including golf courses, top-flight wineries and an amazing farm-supplied culinary culture.

Mill Bay Marina is nearby.

A Few Highlights

• Whale watching with Ocean Ecoventures.
• The seashore is always nearby with limitless opportunities
  for paddling, fishing or relaxing.
• Golfing, diving, kayaking, , swimming, boating, or fishing
  are among the many recreational opportunities.
• Wine lovers will enjoy the area. We have an ever-growing list
  of wineries in the Cowichan Valley.
• Top local restaurants include Steeples and The Masthead.
• Outdoor adventures include mountain biking and fresh
  or salt-water fishing. The unique Kinsol rail trestle is close by.
• Visit the internationally acclaimed Butchart Gardens
  accessible by ferry from Mill Bay to Brentwood Bay
• Tour Victoria and stroll around the Inner Harbour,
  enjoy afternoon tea at the famous Empress Hotel or visit
  the Royal BC Museum.
• Spend some time in the town of Duncan which is known as
  the City of Totems. Visit the Cultural Native Centre
  to find out more about the aboriginal people of the region.
• Ride the steam train at the BC Forest Discovery Centre
  near Duncan.
• See the famous murals in Chemainus or browse the arts and
  craft shops. Have dinner and attend live theatre in the evening.