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Private schools
50th Annual Brentwood Regatta - April 26-28, 2024
Book our suite early. This is a very popular event for the whole neighborhood.
11 locals recommend
Brentwood College School
2735 Mt Baker Rd50th Annual Brentwood Regatta - April 26-28, 2024
Book our suite early. This is a very popular event for the whole neighborhood.
Shawnigan Lake School is an independent boarding school for Grades 8-12 on Canada's West Coast. Our modern, diverse and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.
13 locals recommend
Shawnigan Lake School
1975 Renfrew RdShawnigan Lake School is an independent boarding school for Grades 8-12 on Canada's West Coast. Our modern, diverse and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.
Food scene
Bridgemans Bistro
740 Handy RdGreat food, atmosphere and views for the whole family.
Mill Bay Sushi
2720 Mill Bay RdThis is very good Japanese restaurant. One of our local favorites.
Best coffee shop in town, with lots of homemade treats and gluten free selections. Bring your dog and sit outside
10 locals recommend
Rusticana Coffee
803 Deloume RdBest coffee shop in town, with lots of homemade treats and gluten free selections. Bring your dog and sit outside
The Mill Pizza & Grill
Nice place for lunch at the Bistro and then head down to Cherry point beach.
45 locals recommend
Cherry Point Estate Wines
840 Cherry Point RdNice place for lunch at the Bistro and then head down to Cherry point beach.
Places to walk and hike
Great area for a walk. Located top of Malahat. Gorgeous area.
One of my favorites because its not steep or hard to walk the loop around the lake. You can fish and picnic and swim
Spectacle Lake
One of my favorites because its not steep or hard to walk the loop around the lake. You can fish and picnic and swim
Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles RdWalk or take your bike. This bridge is super cool.
20 minutes away you will find the most gorgeous hiking trails.
Niagara water fall, trestle bridge, and caves. Take a lunch and take your time and enjoy the beauty of Vancouver Island
242 locals recommend
Goldstream Provincial Park
20 minutes away you will find the most gorgeous hiking trails.
Niagara water fall, trestle bridge, and caves. Take a lunch and take your time and enjoy the beauty of Vancouver Island
Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada HwyVery cool new addition. Incredible views !!
Walk through the town and have a drink or go for lunch/dinner and get an ice cream. Walk along the pier and see the charming boat houses.
Cowichan Bay Marina Ltd
1721 Cowichan Bay RdWalk through the town and have a drink or go for lunch/dinner and get an ice cream. Walk along the pier and see the charming boat houses.
Our famous and most loved Butchart Gardens. Bring your camera and have a picnic lunch. Fireworks on Saturday evenings in the summer. Your will never forget your visit there. Take the Mill Bay ferry instead of driving around.
388 locals recommend
The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto AveOur famous and most loved Butchart Gardens. Bring your camera and have a picnic lunch. Fireworks on Saturday evenings in the summer. Your will never forget your visit there. Take the Mill Bay ferry instead of driving around.
This convenient little 20 minute ferry takes the stress out of driving from Brentwood to Mill Bay. Relax and enjoy the view
13 locals recommend
Mill Bay Ferry Terminal
Ferry RoadThis convenient little 20 minute ferry takes the stress out of driving from Brentwood to Mill Bay. Relax and enjoy the view
Groceries
Thrifty Foods
1495 Admirals RdLocal grocery store in the Mill Bay Centre
Beaches
Beaches, swimming, sunbathing, fishing, boating. Restaurants located in Shawnigan town center.
49 locals recommend
Shawnigan Lake
Beaches, swimming, sunbathing, fishing, boating. Restaurants located in Shawnigan town center.
Bamberton Provincial Park
Bamberton Road5 minute drive to beach, nice quiet beach
Sightseeing
Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
1761 Cowichan Bay Road