Danielle's Guidebook
Food scene
This restaurant is only 10mins down the road from the cottage. They have several outdoor patios (2 on the lake side); great spot on sunny day! If dining inside, be sure to reserve a table on the water side, the service is pretty great and they change their menu weekly if not daily so everything tends to be fresh + creative. Their cocktails are top notch!
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The Lakehouse at Shawnigan
2460 Renfrew RdThis restaurant is only 10mins down the road from the cottage. They have several outdoor patios (2 on the lake side); great spot on sunny day! If dining inside, be sure to reserve a table on the water side, the service is pretty great and they change their menu weekly if not daily so everything tends to be fresh + creative. Their cocktails are top notch!
Amazing setting, charming restaurant and exceptional food + wine. Be sure to reserve a table in advance. In summer season, they have dining on the vineyard with a wood fired oven for pizza. I would sit on the vineyard patio, great experience.
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Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart RdAmazing setting, charming restaurant and exceptional food + wine. Be sure to reserve a table in advance. In summer season, they have dining on the vineyard with a wood fired oven for pizza. I would sit on the vineyard patio, great experience.
Pizza here is authentic, thin crust, just as you'd expect at an Italian Pizzeria. Located about 15 minutes from the cottage, it's a gorgeous scenic drive through Cobble Hill hobby farms.
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Pizzeria Prima Strada
14-1400 Cowichan Bay RdPizza here is authentic, thin crust, just as you'd expect at an Italian Pizzeria. Located about 15 minutes from the cottage, it's a gorgeous scenic drive through Cobble Hill hobby farms.
On your antique treasure hunt you’ll see wineries throughout the area. We recommend this one for wine-tasting, scenery and a memorable experience. they also allow you to bring your own picnic lunch and sit in their lounge enjoying the wine + eating your own snacks (they have a beautiful fireplace there if it's a rainy day).
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Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
2182 Lakeside RdOn your antique treasure hunt you’ll see wineries throughout the area. We recommend this one for wine-tasting, scenery and a memorable experience. they also allow you to bring your own picnic lunch and sit in their lounge enjoying the wine + eating your own snacks (they have a beautiful fireplace there if it's a rainy day).
Good coffee and incredible baked goods and sandwiches.
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Drumroaster Coffee
1400 Cowichan Bay RdGood coffee and incredible baked goods and sandwiches.
Hands down the best ice cream I've ever had! This is a MUST. You can grab your cone and head down to the public beach just down the street from the main intersection.
1750 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Rd
Hands down the best ice cream I've ever had! This is a MUST. You can grab your cone and head down to the public beach just down the street from the main intersection.
If you're feeling like a casual pint + plate of fries this will hit the spot. They also have a pool table + dart board in the back, with games on the TVs throughout. Nothing fancy, but clean and reliable.
3566 Holland Ave
If you're feeling like a casual pint + plate of fries this will hit the spot. They also have a pool table + dart board in the back, with games on the TVs throughout. Nothing fancy, but clean and reliable.
Sightseeing
Our favourite nearby town; so much charm and appeal. Several antique shops to visit, wineries and golf. Worth spending an afternoon, nice scenic drive from the cottage.
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Cobble Hill
Our favourite nearby town; so much charm and appeal. Several antique shops to visit, wineries and golf. Worth spending an afternoon, nice scenic drive from the cottage.
Take a cycle or drive back in time to the famous Kinsol Trestle. Take the picnic basket we have prepared for you, get some exercise and enjoy the view.
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Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles RdTake a cycle or drive back in time to the famous Kinsol Trestle. Take the picnic basket we have prepared for you, get some exercise and enjoy the view.
Recreation
Play a round of golf and have a meal at the beautiful Arbutus Ridge Golf Course. Walk-Ins Welcome. Great way to spend an afternoon, driving range and lunch on their patio!
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Arbutus Ridge Golf Club and Satellite Bar & Grille
3515 Telegraph RdPlay a round of golf and have a meal at the beautiful Arbutus Ridge Golf Course. Walk-Ins Welcome. Great way to spend an afternoon, driving range and lunch on their patio!
Access this trail from the Easter Seals Camp entrance, just around the corner from the cottage. Bring water and be prepared for a decent workout!
https://trailpeak.com/trails/Mt-Baldy-near-Langford-BC-5411
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Mount Baldy
Access this trail from the Easter Seals Camp entrance, just around the corner from the cottage. Bring water and be prepared for a decent workout!
https://trailpeak.com/trails/Mt-Baldy-near-Langford-BC-5411
Cobble Hill Mountain Regional Recreation Area is a popular destination for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. The Recreation Area is made up of 26 kilometers of signed trails ranging in difficulty from easy, technical single-track to double-track mountain bike.
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Cobble Hill Mountain Regional Recreation Area
Cobble Hill Mountain Regional Recreation Area is a popular destination for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. The Recreation Area is made up of 26 kilometers of signed trails ranging in difficulty from easy, technical single-track to double-track mountain bike.
Shops
Union 22
3556 Garland AveThis nearby antique/vintage shop is shocked full of treasures. Weather you are looking for that perfect piece, or for inspiration, it’s worth taking a look around.
Shawnigan Vintage Barn
1755 Baden Powell RdThis nearby antique/vintage shop is shocked full of treasures. Weather you are looking for that perfect piece, or for inspiration, it’s worth taking a look around.
COTTAGE MANUAL
Additional info to help you be more comfortable during your stay.
2237 Shawnigan Lake Rd
2237 Shawnigan Lake Road