Stay Mill Bay guidebook to the local area
Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries
The Cowichan Valley is considered the "Provence" of Canada. With its unique climate, wineries and farms. In recent years microbreweries and artisanal distilleries have become popular.
The restaurant set within the vineyard has amazing locally-sourced food, and the chef will accommodate all dietary needs. They serve their own wine and I highly recommend the charme de l'ile.
111 locals recommend
Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart RdThe restaurant set within the vineyard has amazing locally-sourced food, and the chef will accommodate all dietary needs. They serve their own wine and I highly recommend the charme de l'ile.
Blue Grouse Estate is comprised of 65 acres tucked away on a sunny Vancouver Island slope in the Cowichan Valley. The warm, dry summers and mild, moist winters make the Cowichan Valley Canada's only “cool” maritime Mediterranean climate. They offer wine tastings, soup and bread lunch, or you can take a picnic overlooking their vineyard.
62 locals recommend
Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
2182 Lakeside RdBlue Grouse Estate is comprised of 65 acres tucked away on a sunny Vancouver Island slope in the Cowichan Valley. The warm, dry summers and mild, moist winters make the Cowichan Valley Canada's only “cool” maritime Mediterranean climate. They offer wine tastings, soup and bread lunch, or you can take a picnic overlooking their vineyard.
If you love cider, you'll love Merridale. The restaurant and tasting bar is set within their orchard.
105 locals recommend
Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale RdIf you love cider, you'll love Merridale. The restaurant and tasting bar is set within their orchard.
Riot Brewing Co.
They create beer with a personality that has meaning to the Cowichan Valley. Utilizing the finest and often local ingredients they brew in small batches. Their beers are crafted to be "intriguing, untamed and free". They have many varieties of beer, so there is something for everyone's taste.
28 locals recommend
Red Arrow Brewing Company
5255 Chaster RdThey create beer with a personality that has meaning to the Cowichan Valley. Utilizing the finest and often local ingredients they brew in small batches. Their beers are crafted to be "intriguing, untamed and free". They have many varieties of beer, so there is something for everyone's taste.
Ampersand Distilling Company is a family founded craft distillery located on a five acre organic farm in the Cowichan Valley. Though trained as engineers, father-son duo Stephen and Jeremy Schacht have used their knowledge of science and traditional distilling techniques to create a hand crafted distillery where they can make hand crafted spirits. Both their gin and Vodka are delicious
9 locals recommend
Ampersand Distilling
4077 Lanchaster RoadAmpersand Distilling Company is a family founded craft distillery located on a five acre organic farm in the Cowichan Valley. Though trained as engineers, father-son duo Stephen and Jeremy Schacht have used their knowledge of science and traditional distilling techniques to create a hand crafted distillery where they can make hand crafted spirits. Both their gin and Vodka are delicious
Our favourite restaurants
Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart Rd