Things to Do...
We are located just minutes away, and in walking/biking distance from the quaint little village of Cowichan Bay, which offers a variety of activities and sites to see, including:
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whale watching tours
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kayak rentals
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fine dining and pubs
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art galleries and shops
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walks on the beach
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there are 2 bicycles on site available for rent
and we are also close to such sites as:
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Arbutus Ridge Golf Course and Cowichan Golf & Country Club
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the Estuary (bird sanctuary)
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Bright Angel Falls
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Goldstream National Park
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several local wine tasting vineyards including, Unsworth, Merridale, Cherry Point and Enrico
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Saison Market Vineyard, which features an onsite Bakery
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many local artisans and studios throughout the Cowichan Valley
and we are only 45 minutes away from either Victoria or Nanaimo, so you can easily do a day trip (or two)!
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