Luxurious rest, sumptuous food & unforgettable holidays

COWICHAN HAS THE FINEST AND MOST RELIABLE B&BS

The Cowichan region is home to many incredible outdoor activities and exciting visitor experiences. When you give extra consideration to your accommodation choice when visit this region, chances are you’ll find an unforgettable holiday. In addition to the usual hotel choices, the Cowichan region is home to an excellent selection of guest houses, inns and traditional bed and breakfasts.

The Cowichan Bed and Breakfast Association, found online at:

staycowichan.com, provides a look at some of the very best of these, from one end of the valley to the other. A stay often includes a sumptuous breakfast, prepared from local farm-fresh ingredients the Cowichan has grown famous for. It also ensures that you’ve made a solid connection with friendly and knowledgeable local hosts, who will help you to plan the best possible holiday.

From south to north, Cowichan encompasses the village of Mill Bay, where you’ll find accommodation by the sea, in a forest setting or on an equestrian farm. Cycling or hiking beautiful wooded paths or up local mountain trails is what this area is famous for.

Once you reach the top, Cobble Hill Mountain provides a spectacular overview of the region. A little further down the road brings you to Shawnigan Lake, a historical summertime retreat — also famous for its prestigious international schools and wonderful B&Bs. It’s easy to spend lazy days here, enjoying the village offerings and drinking in the sunshine.

Just a little further down the road, you’ll reach the historic Kinsol Trestle, a stunning stroll that will lead you into the tops of the trees above the forest floor.

Ten minutes away, picturesque wineries round out the picture and provide the perfect setting for lunches, dinners and conversations with local vintners. Spend the rest of your holiday investigating the little villages that appear, as you follow the main roads. You may encounter Cowichan Station or Maple Bay. Follow the vintage country roads and discover historical communities such as Providence Farm, or mysterious buildings like the Stone Butter Church.

The seaside village of Cowichan Bay leads to galleries of outstanding artists and craftspeople — each working in their authentic, personal style. Jewelry, pottery, painting and beachcraft rub shoulders with restaurants and shops. Lounge above the bay with a tasty coffee and pastry from internationally famous True Grains bakery, and take in the ambience of an authentic marina village.

Then stay in a luxurious, private B&B setting, surrounded by gardens and the ocean below. This region extends through the town of Duncan, where a weekly Saturday Farmer’s Market is the best on the Island. Continuing north, you’ll find the seaside village of Chemainus — famous for world-class theatre and quaint historical murals which dot the village. To the east, travel toward Lake Cowichan — a place with a rich history, fine dining and delightful B&Bs.

If staying at a B&B accommodation is new to you — relax as you discover the exceptional experience and hospitality. Luxurious rest, sumptuous food and knowledge of the region happen when someone takes the time to talk and listen. This is what you’ll experience when you choose any of the B&Bs with the Cowichan Bed and Breakfast Association — the finest and most reliable to be found in the Cowichan valley.