Emma’s Guidebook
Hiking, sightseeing and beauty spots to visit.
There are hikes or bike rides for all abilities in this section. Along with details on local beauty spots to relax and kick back and local swimming areas.
The Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail which links to the Trans Canada Trail can be accessed near to our property. Vast array of trails for biking or hiking.
12 habitants recommandent
Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park
3059 Humpback RdThe Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail which links to the Trans Canada Trail can be accessed near to our property. Vast array of trails for biking or hiking.
Old Baldy Mountain can be accessed from various trail heads. The climb can be tough, worth picking your route carefully as the trails vary in difficulty. We love hiking this trail with our family and soaking in the views at the top.
20 habitants recommandent
Old Baldy Mtn
2329 Strathcona Heights RdOld Baldy Mountain can be accessed from various trail heads. The climb can be tough, worth picking your route carefully as the trails vary in difficulty. We love hiking this trail with our family and soaking in the views at the top.
Flat trail, trail head parking at various locations depending on how far you want to hike. Can be biked or hiked
168 habitants recommandent
Pont Kinsol
2869 Glen Eagles RdFlat trail, trail head parking at various locations depending on how far you want to hike. Can be biked or hiked
Within walking distance (1km) from our guest house is Wrigglesworth Lake a great place to relax, swim, paddle board, read or picnic.
8 habitants recommandent
Wigglesworth lake
27 Goldstream Heights DrWithin walking distance (1km) from our guest house is Wrigglesworth Lake a great place to relax, swim, paddle board, read or picnic.
With an abundance of trails Cobble Hill Mountain offers hikes to suite every ability. You can head to the top or meander the lower trails. There are various access points to the trails. We tend to access the trails from the Car Park in Cobble Hill, opposite the village.
46 habitants recommandent
Cobble Hill Mountain Regional Recreation Area
With an abundance of trails Cobble Hill Mountain offers hikes to suite every ability. You can head to the top or meander the lower trails. There are various access points to the trails. We tend to access the trails from the Car Park in Cobble Hill, opposite the village.
Relax, picnic and in summer enjoy a swim.
27 habitants recommandent
West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park
West Shawnigan Lake RoadRelax, picnic and in summer enjoy a swim.
Another great spot in Shawnigan Lake Village to enjoy a swim. Within walking distance is a local cafe, bakery and convenience store.
9 habitants recommandent
Shawnigan Wharf Park
Thrush RoadAnother great spot in Shawnigan Lake Village to enjoy a swim. Within walking distance is a local cafe, bakery and convenience store.
Goldstream Provincial Park
Trails for all abilities.
Cafes and Local Restaurants
A list of some of our favourite places locally for either fine dining or casual lunch and cafe spots.
Oma's delicious baked bread, sandwiches treats and ice cream. Next door to Oma's is the Shawnigan Coffee House where you can purchase tea/coffee and local produce to compliment your food.
49 habitants recommandent
Shawnigan Lake
Oma's delicious baked bread, sandwiches treats and ice cream. Next door to Oma's is the Shawnigan Coffee House where you can purchase tea/coffee and local produce to compliment your food.
Hosuka Japanese. We love the dynamite rolls. Local family run business, great prices and food.
49 habitants recommandent
Shawnigan Lake
Hosuka Japanese. We love the dynamite rolls. Local family run business, great prices and food.
Thai restaurant on Renfrew Road heading towards renowned Shawnigan Lake School. Dine in or take out.
49 habitants recommandent
Shawnigan Lake
Thai restaurant on Renfrew Road heading towards renowned Shawnigan Lake School. Dine in or take out.
Cobblestone in Cobble Hill, reasonably priced good food and atmosphere. A large selection of food and drinks. Children allowed before 3pm only.
15 habitants recommandent
Cobble Hill
Cobblestone in Cobble Hill, reasonably priced good food and atmosphere. A large selection of food and drinks. Children allowed before 3pm only.
Great food, you may even be able to see our guest suite from their vast views. We enjoy brunch, but lunch and dinner are just as good. We advise that you book ahead if possible.
21 habitants recommandent
Villa Eyrie Resort
600 Ebedora LnGreat food, you may even be able to see our guest suite from their vast views. We enjoy brunch, but lunch and dinner are just as good. We advise that you book ahead if possible.
We enjoy eating at Bridgemans in Mill Bay on a summers evening and taking in the views of the ocean and the local seals popping their heads up.
74 habitants recommandent
Bridgemans Bistro
740 Handy RdWe enjoy eating at Bridgemans in Mill Bay on a summers evening and taking in the views of the ocean and the local seals popping their heads up.
Peaceful setting looking out over Shawnigan Lake. Tasty food and drink.
47 habitants recommandent
The Lakehouse at Shawnigan
2460 Renfrew RdPeaceful setting looking out over Shawnigan Lake. Tasty food and drink.
Merridale is a great spot to relax with great food and craft cider. Take a self guided tour around the distillery and orchards. For young kids there are the delights of finding the various fairy gardens around the orchards.
105 habitants recommandent
Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale RdMerridale is a great spot to relax with great food and craft cider. Take a self guided tour around the distillery and orchards. For young kids there are the delights of finding the various fairy gardens around the orchards.
Momoville
Nepalese dining/takeout.
Spicecraft - Flavours of India
Indian restaurant and takeout in Mill Bay.
Sushi takeout in Shawnigan Lake. Just up the road from The Government Wharf, sandy beach and boat launch on Shawnigan Lake. Get your sushi to go and enjoy it relaxing on the beach.
20 habitants recommandent
Shawnigan Jen
2750 Shawnigan Lake RdSushi takeout in Shawnigan Lake. Just up the road from The Government Wharf, sandy beach and boat launch on Shawnigan Lake. Get your sushi to go and enjoy it relaxing on the beach.
Montra Thai Eatery
1845 Renfrew RdDine in or take out.
Book ahead of time in order to secure a table or pickup a takeout order. Located in Shawnigan Lake.
R-harn Thai restaurant
Book ahead of time in order to secure a table or pickup a takeout order. Located in Shawnigan Lake.
Food scene
Shawnigan Lake
Sarpinos - Take out pizza
We love a visit here for local produce. Fresh fruit, vegetables and locally farmed meat. We also love to sit out and enjoy their ice cream in summers, so many flavours to choose from, made on site.
6 habitants recommandent
Sweet Meadows Market
2957 Church WayWe love a visit here for local produce. Fresh fruit, vegetables and locally farmed meat. We also love to sit out and enjoy their ice cream in summers, so many flavours to choose from, made on site.
Thrifty Foods at Mill Bay. Or an abundance of grocery stores including a Costco in Langford.
Thrifty Foods
Thrifty Foods at Mill Bay. Or an abundance of grocery stores including a Costco in Langford.
Local Activities/Experiences
Can highly recommend Blue Dog Kayaking who operate out of Mill Bay and Sydney. Here you can take learn to paddle lessons, hire kayaks or paddle boards or even do multi day trips. Check out @bluedogkayaking.com.
11 habitants recommandent
Blue Dog Kayaking
740 Handy RdCan highly recommend Blue Dog Kayaking who operate out of Mill Bay and Sydney. Here you can take learn to paddle lessons, hire kayaks or paddle boards or even do multi day trips. Check out @bluedogkayaking.com.
Walk the skywalk trail. Visit the cafe and gift store. From here you will have views of the Olympic Mountain Range similar to Eagles View and you will even be able to spot our house.
108 habitants recommandent
Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada HwyWalk the skywalk trail. Visit the cafe and gift store. From here you will have views of the Olympic Mountain Range similar to Eagles View and you will even be able to spot our house.
Book a wine tour and tour and taste some of the popular vineyards within the Cowichan Valley.
Cowichan Valley
Book a wine tour and tour and taste some of the popular vineyards within the Cowichan Valley.
Cineplex Odeon Westshore Cinemas
2945 Jacklin RdNearest movie theatre.
Enjoy a day out at the Raptors centre and watch flying demonstrations. The raptors centre is an educational experience and a chance to get up close to some of the magnificent birds of BC.
59 habitants recommandent
Rapaces du Nord-Ouest Pacifique
1877 Herd RdEnjoy a day out at the Raptors centre and watch flying demonstrations. The raptors centre is an educational experience and a chance to get up close to some of the magnificent birds of BC.
Located in Duncan. An enjoyable visit for kids and adults alike.
50 habitants recommandent
B.C. Forest Discovery Centre
2892 Drinkwater RdLocated in Duncan. An enjoyable visit for kids and adults alike.
Take a trip to the idyllic Cowichan Bay and enjoy a stroll along the unique shops and eateries. Visit the boat museum and stroll along the pier. Kids can build their own wooden boat if supplies are available.
Cowichan Wooden Boat Society
1761 Cowichan Bay RdTake a trip to the idyllic Cowichan Bay and enjoy a stroll along the unique shops and eateries. Visit the boat museum and stroll along the pier. Kids can build their own wooden boat if supplies are available.
Local Boarding Schools
We have prestigious boarding schools within our area and welcome out of town guests visiting the school or students.
We are lucky to have prestigious boarding/day student schools, including renowned Shawnigan Lake School in our vicinity. We welcome parents who are visiting students to come and stay with us.
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Shawnigan Lake School
1975 Renfrew RdWe are lucky to have prestigious boarding/day student schools, including renowned Shawnigan Lake School in our vicinity. We welcome parents who are visiting students to come and stay with us.
Parents and visiting staff from Brentwood are welcome as guests.
11 habitants recommandent
Brentwood College School
2735 Mt Baker RdParents and visiting staff from Brentwood are welcome as guests.
Brookes Shawnigan Lake
2371 Shawnigan Lake RdKnown now as St John's Academy.