Cowichan Flavour Trail

Experience the beauty of the Cowichan Valley

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Experience the beauty of the Cowichan Valley

Cowichan Flavour Trail

This exciting day-trip along the Cowichan Flavour Trail will take you from downtown Victoria up Highway 1 and along the scenic Malahat drive to a few of our favourite local stops. Enjoy favourites like the Malahat Skywalk, Averill Creek Winery, Red Arrow Brewing Co and more! Simply click a location below to visit their website for more information. Maps are available for hotel guests at the front desk.

Malahat Skywalk

Enjoy views of the South Island like no other. Climb the 600m ramp to the summit and ride the high-speed slide all the way to the bottom - fun for all ages!

★ 901 Trans Canada HWY

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Unsworth Vineyard & Restaurant

This family-built winery and restaurant prides itself on handcrafted award-winning wines. Enjoy a culinary celebration of local, sustainable ingredients at their restaurant.

★ 2915 Cameron Taggart Rd #1, Mill Bay

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Merridale Cidery

Crafted with character and curiosity, Merridale offers ciders and distilled spirits handmade with ingredients from right in the Cowichan Valley.

★ 1230 Merridale Road, Cobble Hill

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Blue Grouse Winery

Nestled amongst the evergreen trees, Blue Grouse offers guests award-winning, local wine that is a true expression of the Island.

★ 2182 Lakeside Road, Duncan

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COWICHAN BAY VILLAGE

A charming oceanfront village offering visitors an impressive range of quaint artisan shops, locally owned restaurants and stunning vistas of Cowichan Bay.

★ Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay

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RED ARROW BREWING CO.

Beer and community are the pillars of this Duncan brewery. Using high-quality, local ingredients, Red Arrow creates small batch beer with big time personality.

★ 5255 Chaster Rd, Duncan

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STILLHEAD DISTILLERY

Family owned distillery in the heart of Cowichan Valley that uses only BC grown fruits to create high quality spirits with unique flavours.

★ #105-5301 Chaster Road, Duncan

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DOWNTOWN DUNCAN

Follow the yellow footsteps downtown and immerse yourself in the Indigenous history of the area on this free self-guided walking tour with 44 hand-carved totem poles.

★ Canada Ave, Duncan

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AVERILL CREEK WINERY

A must see state of the art winery using the gravitational flow of the building itself to create low-intervention Island grown wines.

★ 6552 N Road, Duncan

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The Cook & Butcher

Ocean views, handcrafted cocktails and fresh, local eats characterize the Cook & Butcher in Cowichan Bay. Relax in the lounge or enjoy a tastefully prepared meal in the dining room.

★ 1681 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cowichan Bay

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Kinsol Trestle

One of the tallest free-standing and most spectacular timber rail trestle structures in the world. At 187 metres in length and standing 44 metres above the Koksilah River, the Kinsol is an incredible structure.

★ 2869 Glen Eagles Road, Shawnigan Lake

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Ampersand Distilling Co.

Open by appointment only, enjoy a tour and a taste at the distillery tasting room. Sidle up for recipes and stories at the bar, made from a slab of Douglas fir from the property and the same type of iron pipes that power the stills.

★ 4077 Lanchaster Rd, Duncan

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Damali Lavender & Winery

Whether it’s a stroll through the lavender fields, the gardens, the labyrinth or the vineyard, or a browse in the gift shop, a wine tasting or glass of wine in the picnic area there is something for everyone to enjoy.

★ 3500 Telegraph Road Cobble Hill

Duncan Farmers Market

Open year-round on Saturdays, this farmers market spreads across several city blocks in downtown Duncan. Over 100 vendors offer a selection of local artisan products, farm fresh fruits and vegetables and more! 9am-2pm.

★ 200 Craig St, Duncan

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Italian Kitchen & Deli

The Brizzi family is excited to offer the community the essence of Italy with specialty goods, fresh pastas, farm fresh items, and much more. Locally grown and curated.

★ 6159 Lakes Rd., North Cowichan

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