Activities

On site or nearby you can enjoy these activities:

Water equipment rentals, floatplane base, licensed restaurant and a full service marina are only steps away.

Shawnigan Lake Village

The Shawnigan Lake Museum highlights the history of the area. There are a number of wonderful eating establishments to choose from, ie: Shawnigan Jen's, Montra Thai Eatery, Compass Mexican Bistro, The Galley Restaurant at the marina, and fine dining at The Restaurant at Unsworth Vineyards in Mill Bay. You will also find a gas station, ATM machines, Coffee and Chocolate Shop, grocery/convenience stores, bakery, pharmacy and more only a short 2 km walk/drive away.

Sporting and Outdoor Activities

Bicycling: there are many trails nearby including the Trans Canada Trail

Three world-class Provincial Parks are located within a short distance.

Bike or drive to the restored Kinsol Trestle on the Koksilah River, one of the largest and highest wooden trestle bridges in the world.

Tour the vineyards of Cowichan Valley - www.cheerscowichan.com

Three championship golf courses are within easy driving distance (Arbutus Ridge, Duncan Meadows Golf and Country Club and Bear Mountain).

For deep-sea fishing charters - Spring Roll Sport Fishing Charters

Whale watching at Cowichan Bay - Ocean Eco Ventures.com and Victoria - Prince of Whales

The City of Duncan, just a short drive north, offers Quw’utsun, the First Nation’s Cultural Centre and Casino and an award winning Saturday market featuring fresh produce and flowers, baked goods with arts and crafts by local artisans.

Chemainus, known for its colourful murals and Dinner Theatre, is approximately a 40-minute drive north.