BC FOREST MUSEUM
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Free museum entrance and train rides for families residing as B&B guests.
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GOLF
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Your choice of many excellent golf courses - scenic, gentle, and/or challenging, and all green and playable through-out the year.
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FISHING
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Salt Water:
Coho and spring salmon, ling and rock cod, sole, prawns and Dungeness crab almost off the deck! Charters are available, or bring yourown boat. A public launch ramp is only 100 yards away.
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O-Yes Charters
Excalibur Charters
Northern Edge Escapes
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(250)-701-3134
(250) 246-0142
1-877-786-2327
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Fresh Water:
Steelhead, brown trout, cutthroat and rainbow trout, bass and sunfish await keen freshwater anglers in nearby lakes, streams and rivers.
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Sports Fishing Institute
River Quest Charters
Kenzies Fishing Adventures
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KAYAKING & CANOEING / BIKING & HIKING
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Local mountains, trails, estuaries, rivers, island bays and inter-island open waters are ideal for the eco-adventure enthusiasts, with areas for both novices and experienced paddlers, bikers and hikers.
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SAILING & CRUISING
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A great selection of sail, cruise and zodiac charters and the variety and charm of the bays and coves of Southern Vancouver Island, the Gulf and San Juan Islands at our doorstep.
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SCUBA DIVING
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Local island bays and inter-island open waters are ideal for the Scuba diver Clear water and an abundance of marine life make this area one of the premier diving areas in the world.
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WHALE WATCHING
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Cowichan Bay has a number of whale watching tours all year, walking distance from B&B.
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BIRD WATCHING
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The Cowichan Valley is home to bald eagles, osprey, turkey buzzards, kingfishers, blue heron, quail and hummingbirds to mention just a few, as well as such seabirds as bufflehead, scoter, merganser, loons, cormorants, Canadian geese and our local surprise, a colony of trumpeter swans.
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Somenos Bird Sanctuary
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(250) 746-8383
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HORSE BACK & TRAIL RIDES
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Enjoy a leisurely trail ride through spectacular rainforest with tall evergreens, ferns and moss, beside crystal streams or along old logging roads.
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TENNIS
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Seven grass courts and two hard courts are available at our historic little club established in 1887 (reputedly the second oldest grass court to Wimbledon) Year round tennis may be enjoyed under the modern bubble at Arbutus Ridge.
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VINEYARD TOURS
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The Cowichan Valley, having Canada's most Mediterranean like climate, has in recent years developed a number of wineries which are producing award winning vintages and tastings are well worthwhile.
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GENERAL TOURISM
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For an overall view of the Cowichan Valley and local information on weather, places of interest, and special events.
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BUTCHART GARDENS
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World renowned for its spectacular floral gardens, Butchart Gardens is a year round "must see".
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COWICHAN NATIVE HERITAGE CENTRE
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The Centre offers all guests an authentic First Nations Experience - Interpretive Tours, Traditional Art Work in our gallery and Native cuisine in the Riverwalk Cafe.
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The Bay is home to horse back riding stables, wineries, tennis courts, golf courses and fresh and saltwater fishing. Cowichan Bay's clear ocean water supports exceptional scuba diving conditions. Kayaking, biking, sailing, and cruising are all available from local charter and guiding facilities. The areas award winning wineries are open for tasting and direct retail sales.