Red Door Guidebook
Walking and hiking trails
A lovely 1 km, flat, accessible by walking, bike, stroller or strider bike.
One of the tallest free standing wood bridges,
part of the Cowichan Valley Trail
168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Viaducto Kinsol
2869 Glen Eagles RdA lovely 1 km, flat, accessible by walking, bike, stroller or strider bike.
One of the tallest free standing wood bridges,
part of the Cowichan Valley Trail
A gem of a park, playground, cool climbing trees, easy walking trails and a suspension bridge.
One of my favourite places to go, and swim in the river
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bright Angel Park
4528 Tigwell RdA gem of a park, playground, cool climbing trees, easy walking trails and a suspension bridge.
One of my favourite places to go, and swim in the river
A wonderful trail that leads to a wooden structure playground and beach (best in the afternoon and evening)
there a few trails and loops for an easy walk, soon to be extended and able to walk all the way to Shawnigan community wharf area.
Dogs are only in the winter unlike the stock photos shown
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Mill Park
Recreation RoadA wonderful trail that leads to a wooden structure playground and beach (best in the afternoon and evening)
there a few trails and loops for an easy walk, soon to be extended and able to walk all the way to Shawnigan community wharf area.
Dogs are only in the winter unlike the stock photos shown
Many walking and hiking trails around this area, you can choose lower easier walks or head up the hill for the view.
Bike trails and a kids bike park
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cobble Hill Mountain Regional Recreation Area
Many walking and hiking trails around this area, you can choose lower easier walks or head up the hill for the view.
Bike trails and a kids bike park
Lovely flat trail excellent for bird watching walk out to a wooden lookout
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cowichan Estuary trail
Lovely flat trail excellent for bird watching walk out to a wooden lookout
Not sure why the photo is of the bathroom !?!?
This one of the warmest beaches to swim as it is further in the inlet
Wonderful for finding beach life
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bamberton Provincial Park
Bamberton RoadNot sure why the photo is of the bathroom !?!?
This one of the warmest beaches to swim as it is further in the inlet
Wonderful for finding beach life
New tourist, experience, amazing view up a slow incline to the top, there is slide down if desired.
Nice wood walkway throughout the trees
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada HwyNew tourist, experience, amazing view up a slow incline to the top, there is slide down if desired.
Nice wood walkway throughout the trees
Food scene
Nothing is little about the food here and not only sandwiches
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Little Corner Sandwich Shop
3541 Cobble Hill RdNothing is little about the food here and not only sandwiches
Bakery good, breakfast snacks and hand held.
My fav place to go
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bru-Go's Coffee
2720 Mill Bay RdBakery good, breakfast snacks and hand held.
My fav place to go
Rusticana Coffee
803 Deloume RdGreat patio space in the warmer days
OLDE SCHOOL COFFEE
3515 Cobble Hill RdWonderful coffee shop
Located on the Malahat, gorgeous view and top restaurant brunch is a hit with us
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Villa Eyrie Resort
600 Ebedora LnLocated on the Malahat, gorgeous view and top restaurant brunch is a hit with us
Pub feeling restaurant on the water
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lakehouse at Shawnigan
2460 Renfrew RdPub feeling restaurant on the water
High price point and reservations recommended, worth the it.
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart RdHigh price point and reservations recommended, worth the it.
Apple orchard with cider tastings and bistro, great for kids
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale RdApple orchard with cider tastings and bistro, great for kids
Victoria- all sort of food options, a great reliable restaurant with a separate are upstair for oyster eating
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ferris' Grill & Garden Patio
536 Yates StVictoria- all sort of food options, a great reliable restaurant with a separate are upstair for oyster eating
Victoria- Up scale but casual restaurant with Italian flair and top notch wine list and indoor courtyard
244 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StVictoria- Up scale but casual restaurant with Italian flair and top notch wine list and indoor courtyard
Neighbourhoods
This ecletic fishing village has places to eat and shops to wander around, recommend True Grain bakery. Shops to wander Radway, Beachology Crowfoot collective, Wild Coast Perfumery, Mud Room Clayworks
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cowichan Bay
This ecletic fishing village has places to eat and shops to wander around, recommend True Grain bakery. Shops to wander Radway, Beachology Crowfoot collective, Wild Coast Perfumery, Mud Room Clayworks
Getting Here
This ferry terminal is all and the ferry only takes about 20 cars and runs from 8am- 6 or 6:30
It is VERY busy in the summer and NO reservations, if there is a wait, the wait time is as long as it takes to drive to Brentwood 40-50 minutes.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mill Bay Ferry Terminal
Ferry RoadThis ferry terminal is all and the ferry only takes about 20 cars and runs from 8am- 6 or 6:30
It is VERY busy in the summer and NO reservations, if there is a wait, the wait time is as long as it takes to drive to Brentwood 40-50 minutes.
Cobble Hill Taxi 2016 LTD
2205 McIntosh RoadThis is the local taxi company
Victoria Sights
I grew up in Victoria, and have favourite spots
Our museum truly is an excellent museum, my favourite areas are the natural history section where you walk through a rainforest and west coast beach.
The IMAX theatre is located here
534 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Real de BC
675 Belleville StOur museum truly is an excellent museum, my favourite areas are the natural history section where you walk through a rainforest and west coast beach.
The IMAX theatre is located here
Located in one of our historical areas, paths walking through the gardens, behind the house views of the Olympic mountains. A small cafe runs in the summer as well as music, bring a blanket for the lawn.
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Government House
1401 Rockland AveLocated in one of our historical areas, paths walking through the gardens, behind the house views of the Olympic mountains. A small cafe runs in the summer as well as music, bring a blanket for the lawn.
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StMy childhood neighbourhood beach and park, unique concrete animals to climb on
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cadboro-Gyro Park
Sinclair RoadMy childhood neighbourhood beach and park, unique concrete animals to climb on
One of the best sandy beaches to sunbath on, on clear days amazing views on Mt Baker
170 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Willows
EsplanadeOne of the best sandy beaches to sunbath on, on clear days amazing views on Mt Baker
Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StIconic image of Victoria harbour
Small little boats to cruise around with various drop off spots in the harbour
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Victoria Harbor
Wharf StreetSmall little boats to cruise around with various drop off spots in the harbour
Adorable float homes, with take out eateries of fish and chips
255 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Fisherman's Wharf
12 Erie StAdorable float homes, with take out eateries of fish and chips
Lower Johnson Street has LOCAL new clothing stores, vintage clothes shoppes, knick knackplaces.
Citizen Clothing, Anian, Fluevogs Shoes, Still Life for him, Still Life for her, Oxford, Lululemon, MEC, Regional Assembly of Text (paper store), Oscar and Libby
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Johnson Street
Johnson StreetLower Johnson Street has LOCAL new clothing stores, vintage clothes shoppes, knick knackplaces.
Citizen Clothing, Anian, Fluevogs Shoes, Still Life for him, Still Life for her, Oxford, Lululemon, MEC, Regional Assembly of Text (paper store), Oscar and Libby
Old brick market with eateries, brewery and local shops
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Market Square
560 Johnson StOld brick market with eateries, brewery and local shops
One of the oldest Chinatowns, with fresh veggies and electic shops, access through Fan Tan Alley
124 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barrio Chino de Victoria
500 Fisgard StOne of the oldest Chinatowns, with fresh veggies and electic shops, access through Fan Tan Alley
Fan Tan Alley
549 Fisgard StThe main street to access the Inner Harbour and shops , pedestrian walkway, with pubs, and tourist shops and restaurants
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Government Street
Government StreetThe main street to access the Inner Harbour and shops , pedestrian walkway, with pubs, and tourist shops and restaurants