Chris's Guidebook

Chris
Chris's Guidebook

Winery

Wineries
One of the best views, live music on weekends, the Pinot Noir is fabulous, and my favourite Red Sangria
54 locals recommend
Enrico Winery
3280 Telegraph Rd
54 locals recommend
One of the best views, live music on weekends, the Pinot Noir is fabulous, and my favourite Red Sangria
Great outdoor patio with a fabulous pizza oven, 5-Star restaurant and some fantastic wine.
111 locals recommend
Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart Rd
111 locals recommend
Great outdoor patio with a fabulous pizza oven, 5-Star restaurant and some fantastic wine.
One of the top 3 wineries in the area. You would think you were in the Okanagan when you visit here. Great atmosphere and food.
62 locals recommend
Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
2182 Lakeside Rd
62 locals recommend
One of the top 3 wineries in the area. You would think you were in the Okanagan when you visit here. Great atmosphere and food.
If you like cider, this is the place to be. Amazing location. The owners have done a great job putting together a fantastic atmosphere. A must see.
105 locals recommend
Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale Rd
105 locals recommend
If you like cider, this is the place to be. Amazing location. The owners have done a great job putting together a fantastic atmosphere. A must see.
If you wish to adventure out to the Saanich Peninsula, this winery has stunning views, great award winning wine and spirits. There is a place to sit and enjoy an afternoon. Highly recommended.
24 locals recommend
Devine Distillery & Winery
6181B Old West Saanich Rd
24 locals recommend
If you wish to adventure out to the Saanich Peninsula, this winery has stunning views, great award winning wine and spirits. There is a place to sit and enjoy an afternoon. Highly recommended.

Sightseeing

A great way to get outdoors and have a nice easy walk.
168 locals recommend
Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles Rd
168 locals recommend
A great way to get outdoors and have a nice easy walk.
A great place to spend the afternoon enjoying local food and shopping. Come in the fall to see the sea lions migrate down to California with a 2 week rest right on the docs.
109 locals recommend
Cowichan Bay
109 locals recommend
A great place to spend the afternoon enjoying local food and shopping. Come in the fall to see the sea lions migrate down to California with a 2 week rest right on the docs.
A great view of the Saanich Inlet amd beyond. Great tourist destination
108 locals recommend
Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada Hwy
108 locals recommend
A great view of the Saanich Inlet amd beyond. Great tourist destination

Food scene

A newly opened local restaurant that has one of the best chef’s around. Great food and drink. The staff are amazing.
47 locals recommend
The Lakehouse at Shawnigan
2460 Renfrew Rd
47 locals recommend
A newly opened local restaurant that has one of the best chef’s around. Great food and drink. The staff are amazing.
The best authentic Italian Pizza and calzone around.
40 locals recommend
Pizzeria Prima Strada
14-1400 Cowichan Bay Rd
40 locals recommend
The best authentic Italian Pizza and calzone around.
Really decent sushi coming from a guy that eats tonnes of sushi. Pretty reasonable and friendly staff
13 locals recommend
Mill Bay Sushi
2720 Mill Bay Rd
13 locals recommend
Really decent sushi coming from a guy that eats tonnes of sushi. Pretty reasonable and friendly staff
Really good Thai food. Good staff and owners. Older converted house with a pretty unique atmosphere.
19 locals recommend
Montra Thai Eatery
1845 Renfrew Rd
19 locals recommend
Really good Thai food. Good staff and owners. Older converted house with a pretty unique atmosphere.
Nice place to go right on the water. Good quality food.
74 locals recommend
Bridgemans Bistro
740 Handy Rd
74 locals recommend
Nice place to go right on the water. Good quality food.
If you like caesars, you have to go here. Rated one of the top Caesars by Motts Clamato
27 locals recommend
Cow Cafe
1681 Cowichan Bay Rd
27 locals recommend
If you like caesars, you have to go here. Rated one of the top Caesars by Motts Clamato
Great addition to our awesome food scene in the area. If you love Indian food, you have to try this place. Can't get enough of it.
Spicecraft - Flavours of India
855 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Road
Great addition to our awesome food scene in the area. If you love Indian food, you have to try this place. Can't get enough of it.

Neighbourhoods

Nice little village with local eateries, coffee and shops
49 locals recommend
Shawnigan Lake
49 locals recommend
Nice little village with local eateries, coffee and shops

Local Pubs

Our best small town pubs
Great local pub with good food and service. Live music. One of my regular places to go.
21 locals recommend
Black Swan Pub & Liquor Store
2890 Shawnigan Lake Rd
21 locals recommend
Great local pub with good food and service. Live music. One of my regular places to go.

Golfing

A nice local golf course in Cobble Hill with some of the best views on the Island.
28 locals recommend
Arbutus Ridge Golf Club and Satellite Bar & Grille
3515 Telegraph Rd
28 locals recommend
A nice local golf course in Cobble Hill with some of the best views on the Island.

Local Towns

Great Places to Visit while on the Island
Take the Brentwood Bay ferry from Mill Bay and enjoy the local foods and wineries. A nice way to travel across the Bay by car or walk on.
20 locals recommend
Brentwood Bay
20 locals recommend
Take the Brentwood Bay ferry from Mill Bay and enjoy the local foods and wineries. A nice way to travel across the Bay by car or walk on.