Bev’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Kinsol Trestle, near Shawnigan Lake, BC, is one of the largest and most spectacular rail trestles in the world (and the very largest in all of the Commonwealth Nations, in case that is still something people pay attention to).
Trestles are frames used to guide railway tracks over valleys and rivers and were usually made of timber. They are also often referred to as “trestle bridges”, although in most cases the bridge part is redundant. This particular trestle is 187 metres long and stands 44 metres high, passing over the Koksilah River. It is one of 8 trestles on the Cowichan Valley Trail route but is by far the biggest and most impressive. Its 7-degree curve is unusual and represents an amazing feat of engineering, with the beams initially numbered and put together like a jigsaw puzzle.
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2869 Glen Eagles RdThe Kinsol Trestle, near Shawnigan Lake, BC, is one of the largest and most spectacular rail trestles in the world (and the very largest in all of the Commonwealth Nations, in case that is still something people pay attention to).
Trestles are frames used to guide railway tracks over valleys and rivers and were usually made of timber. They are also often referred to as “trestle bridges”, although in most cases the bridge part is redundant. This particular trestle is 187 metres long and stands 44 metres high, passing over the Koksilah River. It is one of 8 trestles on the Cowichan Valley Trail route but is by far the biggest and most impressive. Its 7-degree curve is unusual and represents an amazing feat of engineering, with the beams initially numbered and put together like a jigsaw puzzle.
This Trail is a multi-use trail that is part of The Great Trail (Trans Canada Trail) route . This is a gravel trail that is wide and flat and is great for easy cycling and walking.
Cowichan Valley Trail
Cowichan Valley TrailThis Trail is a multi-use trail that is part of The Great Trail (Trans Canada Trail) route . This is a gravel trail that is wide and flat and is great for easy cycling and walking.
This 26 kil. area is popular destination for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. There is signed trails ranging from easy to most difficult.
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Cobble Hill Mountain Regional Recreation Area
This 26 kil. area is popular destination for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. There is signed trails ranging from easy to most difficult.
Fabulous sightseeing is only a 20 min drive away. Come enjoy the TreeWalk through beautiful arbutus forest that will take you the skywalk. Easy walk and you get a spectacular view at the top.
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Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada HwyFabulous sightseeing is only a 20 min drive away. Come enjoy the TreeWalk through beautiful arbutus forest that will take you the skywalk. Easy walk and you get a spectacular view at the top.
Koksilah River Provincial Park is located west of Shawnigan Lake on southern Vancouver Island.
Adjacent to the Koksilah River, this undeveloped park in the Vancouver Island Forest Reserve offers good hiking, fishing and swimming opportunities. Spend an afternoon picnicking near the scenic surroundings of the Koksilah River and Canyon.
This park is used mainly on weekends by residents of southern Vancouver Island, who come to the park to hike on the rustic trails and enjoy the river viewscape.
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Koksilah River Provincial Park
Koksilah River Provincial Park is located west of Shawnigan Lake on southern Vancouver Island.
Adjacent to the Koksilah River, this undeveloped park in the Vancouver Island Forest Reserve offers good hiking, fishing and swimming opportunities. Spend an afternoon picnicking near the scenic surroundings of the Koksilah River and Canyon.
This park is used mainly on weekends by residents of southern Vancouver Island, who come to the park to hike on the rustic trails and enjoy the river viewscape.
A great hike only 5 min walk from the cabin or you can do the other trails from Strathcona Heights, which is about 5 min drive from the cabin.
2.4 km out-and-back trail. Can do the easier trail walk or climb up to the top. Takes about 30-45 to reach the top where you will be rewarded with an amazing 360 view of the area.
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Old Baldy Mtn
2329 Strathcona Heights RdA great hike only 5 min walk from the cabin or you can do the other trails from Strathcona Heights, which is about 5 min drive from the cabin.
2.4 km out-and-back trail. Can do the easier trail walk or climb up to the top. Takes about 30-45 to reach the top where you will be rewarded with an amazing 360 view of the area.
Directly opposite the cabin is this lovely provincial park. Has sun till about 4pm and has a large grass and beach area. About 10 min drive from the cabin.
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West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park
West Shawnigan Lake RoadDirectly opposite the cabin is this lovely provincial park. Has sun till about 4pm and has a large grass and beach area. About 10 min drive from the cabin.
Kayak tours and rentals available through Blue Dog Kayaking right in Mill Bay. Half day and full day options.
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Blue Dog Kayaking
740 Handy RdKayak tours and rentals available through Blue Dog Kayaking right in Mill Bay. Half day and full day options.
The Museum may look small from the outside, but inside the story is big. Shawnigan Lake has a rich history of people, places and events. The Museum has become a go-to in Shawnigan Lake where people come to reconnect with their past. Staff and Volunteers share their passion for Shawnigan Lake - past, present and future - with every visitor. Our Guarantee: We will surprise you!
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Shawnigan Lake Museum
1775 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay RdThe Museum may look small from the outside, but inside the story is big. Shawnigan Lake has a rich history of people, places and events. The Museum has become a go-to in Shawnigan Lake where people come to reconnect with their past. Staff and Volunteers share their passion for Shawnigan Lake - past, present and future - with every visitor. Our Guarantee: We will surprise you!
The Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre is an active community-based maritime museum operated by the Cowichan Wooden Boat Society. The Cowichan Wooden Boat Society is a non-profit organization founded to preserve, exhibit and demonstrate maritime heritage, especially that of wooden boats.
The Society was originally conceived in the 1980s as a wooden boat building workshop but has expanded its role to become a museum. In addition to the exhibits and museum, the Maritime Centre holds wooden boat building courses for adults and children in its workshop. The Society also operates an historic marine ways for the hauling and cleaning of boats and maintains a small fleet of traditional small craft.
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Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
1761 Cowichan Bay RoadThe Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre is an active community-based maritime museum operated by the Cowichan Wooden Boat Society. The Cowichan Wooden Boat Society is a non-profit organization founded to preserve, exhibit and demonstrate maritime heritage, especially that of wooden boats.
The Society was originally conceived in the 1980s as a wooden boat building workshop but has expanded its role to become a museum. In addition to the exhibits and museum, the Maritime Centre holds wooden boat building courses for adults and children in its workshop. The Society also operates an historic marine ways for the hauling and cleaning of boats and maintains a small fleet of traditional small craft.
Food scene
A quick 15 min drive takes you to this lovely winery and restaurant. Visitors can do a wine tasting, enjoy lunch or dinner at the restaurant. Reservations are recommended and can be done online.
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Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart RdA quick 15 min drive takes you to this lovely winery and restaurant. Visitors can do a wine tasting, enjoy lunch or dinner at the restaurant. Reservations are recommended and can be done online.
Merridale is a 15 min drive away.
At Merridale we strive to create delicious and intriguing craft cider and spirits that are handcrafted sustainably with integrity, curiosity and care at our family farm, and BC’s first craft distillery, in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Our farm is home to our Cidery, Distillery, Eatery, and Tasting Bar. Come visit us, or find our products at a store near you.
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Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale RdMerridale is a 15 min drive away.
At Merridale we strive to create delicious and intriguing craft cider and spirits that are handcrafted sustainably with integrity, curiosity and care at our family farm, and BC’s first craft distillery, in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Our farm is home to our Cidery, Distillery, Eatery, and Tasting Bar. Come visit us, or find our products at a store near you.
re estate has the perfect microclimate that allows us to grow 7-different varietals, ranging from fruity whites to full-bodied reds that are unique to Vancouver Island. Enrico wines are winning medals across Canada and the United States.
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엔리코 와이너리
3280 Telegraph Rdre estate has the perfect microclimate that allows us to grow 7-different varietals, ranging from fruity whites to full-bodied reds that are unique to Vancouver Island. Enrico wines are winning medals across Canada and the United States.
merridale at the lake
2346 Shawnigan Lake Road5 min walk to the restaurant for some great food.
Lovely lake view and wonderful food. About a 10 min drive from the cabin on the west arm of the lake. Accessible by boat as well.
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The Lakehouse at Shawnigan
2460 Renfrew RdLovely lake view and wonderful food. About a 10 min drive from the cabin on the west arm of the lake. Accessible by boat as well.
Pizzeria Prima Strada
14-1400 Cowichan Bay RdWonderful wood fire pizzeria. About 20 min from the cabin.
Authentic, tasty Thai cuisine only a 5 min drive away in the village. Dine-in or take-out.
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Montra Thai Eatery
1845 Renfrew RdAuthentic, tasty Thai cuisine only a 5 min drive away in the village. Dine-in or take-out.
Sushi and Teriyaki open for take-out and small seating area on the patio. 5 min from the cabin in the Shawnigan village
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Shawnigan Jen
2750 Shawnigan Lake RdSushi and Teriyaki open for take-out and small seating area on the patio. 5 min from the cabin in the Shawnigan village
Fresh baked bread, scones, muffins and homemade lunch items. Daily sandwiches, salads, pizza and wonderful soups.
located 5 min from the cabin the village. Take-out mainly with a small outside seating area
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Omas Bakery
Fresh baked bread, scones, muffins and homemade lunch items. Daily sandwiches, salads, pizza and wonderful soups.
located 5 min from the cabin the village. Take-out mainly with a small outside seating area
5 mins away to the coffee house. Beside Oma's bakery and right in the village. A great place to get a summer drink or a warm beverage of choice.
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Shawnigan House coffee and chocolate
1761 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Rd5 mins away to the coffee house. Beside Oma's bakery and right in the village. A great place to get a summer drink or a warm beverage of choice.
Compass Mexican Bistro
2750 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay RdShawnigan village has authentic Mexican food for take-out.
Pizza is only 5 mins away in the village - located in the purple building. Order online and delivery is available.
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Sarpino's Pizzeria
7143 W Saanich RdPizza is only 5 mins away in the village - located in the purple building. Order online and delivery is available.
10 mins away in Cobble Hill you can sit down for a pub meal. Great food!
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Cobblestone Inn
3566 Holland Avenue10 mins away in Cobble Hill you can sit down for a pub meal. Great food!
Spicecraft - Flavours of India
855 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay RoadAuthentic Indian food, 10 min away in Mill Bay. Take-out
Vintage Shops
Shawnigan Vintage Barn
1755 Baden Powell RdUnion 22
3556 Garland AveWe are a small creative vintage shop & studio based in Cobble Hill, BC Canada. We love upcycling, creating, painting furniture and looking for vintage treasures. Follow our blog here for upcycled projects, painted furniture and how to flip great pieces for your home.
Blend Creative Vintage & Studio
We are a small creative vintage shop & studio based in Cobble Hill, BC Canada. We love upcycling, creating, painting furniture and looking for vintage treasures. Follow our blog here for upcycled projects, painted furniture and how to flip great pieces for your home.