Red Door Guidebook
Walking and hiking trails
A lovely 1 km, flat, accessible by walking, bike, stroller or strider bike.
One of the tallest free standing wood bridges,
part of the Cowichan Valley Trail
168 locals recommend
Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles RdA lovely 1 km, flat, accessible by walking, bike, stroller or strider bike.
One of the tallest free standing wood bridges,
part of the Cowichan Valley Trail
A gem of a park, playground, cool climbing trees, easy walking trails and a suspension bridge.
One of my favourite places to go, and swim in the river
30 locals recommend
Bright Angel Park
4528 Tigwell RdA gem of a park, playground, cool climbing trees, easy walking trails and a suspension bridge.
One of my favourite places to go, and swim in the river
A wonderful trail that leads to a wooden structure playground and beach (best in the afternoon and evening)
there a few trails and loops for an easy walk, soon to be extended and able to walk all the way to Shawnigan community wharf area.
Dogs are only in the winter unlike the stock photos shown
10 locals recommend
Old Mill Park
Recreation RoadA wonderful trail that leads to a wooden structure playground and beach (best in the afternoon and evening)
there a few trails and loops for an easy walk, soon to be extended and able to walk all the way to Shawnigan community wharf area.
Dogs are only in the winter unlike the stock photos shown
Many walking and hiking trails around this area, you can choose lower easier walks or head up the hill for the view.
Bike trails and a kids bike park
46 locals recommend
Cobble Hill Mountain Regional Recreation Area
Many walking and hiking trails around this area, you can choose lower easier walks or head up the hill for the view.
Bike trails and a kids bike park
Lovely flat trail excellent for bird watching walk out to a wooden lookout
10 locals recommend
Cowichan Estuary trail
Lovely flat trail excellent for bird watching walk out to a wooden lookout
Not sure why the photo is of the bathroom !?!?
This one of the warmest beaches to swim as it is further in the inlet
Wonderful for finding beach life
21 locals recommend
Bamberton Provincial Park
Bamberton RoadNot sure why the photo is of the bathroom !?!?
This one of the warmest beaches to swim as it is further in the inlet
Wonderful for finding beach life
New tourist, experience, amazing view up a slow incline to the top, there is slide down if desired.
Nice wood walkway throughout the trees
108 locals recommend
Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada HwyNew tourist, experience, amazing view up a slow incline to the top, there is slide down if desired.
Nice wood walkway throughout the trees
Food scene
Nothing is little about the food here and not only sandwiches
12 locals recommend
The Little Corner Sandwich Shop
3541 Cobble Hill RdNothing is little about the food here and not only sandwiches
Bru-Go's Coffee
2720 Mill Bay RdBakery good, breakfast snacks and hand held.
My fav place to go
Rusticana Coffee
803 Deloume RdGreat patio space in the warmer days
OLDE SCHOOL COFFEE
3515 Cobble Hill RdWonderful coffee shop
Located on the Malahat, gorgeous view and top restaurant brunch is a hit with us
21 locals recommend
Villa Eyrie Resort
600 Ebedora LnLocated on the Malahat, gorgeous view and top restaurant brunch is a hit with us
The Lakehouse at Shawnigan
2460 Renfrew RdPub feeling restaurant on the water
Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart RdHigh price point and reservations recommended, worth the it.
Apple orchard with cider tastings and bistro, great for kids
105 locals recommend
Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale RdApple orchard with cider tastings and bistro, great for kids
Victoria- all sort of food options, a great reliable restaurant with a separate are upstair for oyster eating
92 locals recommend
Ferris' Grill & Garden Patio
536 Yates StVictoria- all sort of food options, a great reliable restaurant with a separate are upstair for oyster eating
Victoria- Up scale but casual restaurant with Italian flair and top notch wine list and indoor courtyard
244 locals recommend
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StVictoria- Up scale but casual restaurant with Italian flair and top notch wine list and indoor courtyard
Neighbourhoods
This ecletic fishing village has places to eat and shops to wander around, recommend True Grain bakery. Shops to wander Radway, Beachology Crowfoot collective, Wild Coast Perfumery, Mud Room Clayworks
109 locals recommend
Cowichan Bay
This ecletic fishing village has places to eat and shops to wander around, recommend True Grain bakery. Shops to wander Radway, Beachology Crowfoot collective, Wild Coast Perfumery, Mud Room Clayworks
Getting Here
This ferry terminal is all and the ferry only takes about 20 cars and runs from 8am- 6 or 6:30
It is VERY busy in the summer and NO reservations, if there is a wait, the wait time is as long as it takes to drive to Brentwood 40-50 minutes.
13 locals recommend
Mill Bay Ferry Terminal
Ferry RoadThis ferry terminal is all and the ferry only takes about 20 cars and runs from 8am- 6 or 6:30
It is VERY busy in the summer and NO reservations, if there is a wait, the wait time is as long as it takes to drive to Brentwood 40-50 minutes.
Cobble Hill Taxi 2016 LTD
2205 McIntosh RoadThis is the local taxi company
Victoria Sights
I grew up in Victoria, and have favourite spots
Our museum truly is an excellent museum, my favourite areas are the natural history section where you walk through a rainforest and west coast beach.
The IMAX theatre is located here
534 locals recommend
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StOur museum truly is an excellent museum, my favourite areas are the natural history section where you walk through a rainforest and west coast beach.
The IMAX theatre is located here
Located in one of our historical areas, paths walking through the gardens, behind the house views of the Olympic mountains. A small cafe runs in the summer as well as music, bring a blanket for the lawn.
103 locals recommend
Government House
1401 Rockland AveLocated in one of our historical areas, paths walking through the gardens, behind the house views of the Olympic mountains. A small cafe runs in the summer as well as music, bring a blanket for the lawn.
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StMy childhood neighbourhood beach and park, unique concrete animals to climb on
89 locals recommend
Cadboro-Gyro Park
Sinclair RoadMy childhood neighbourhood beach and park, unique concrete animals to climb on
One of the best sandy beaches to sunbath on, on clear days amazing views on Mt Baker
170 locals recommend
Willows Beach
EsplanadeOne of the best sandy beaches to sunbath on, on clear days amazing views on Mt Baker
Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StIconic image of Victoria harbour
Small little boats to cruise around with various drop off spots in the harbour
58 locals recommend
Victoria Harbor
Wharf StreetSmall little boats to cruise around with various drop off spots in the harbour
Adorable float homes, with take out eateries of fish and chips
255 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StAdorable float homes, with take out eateries of fish and chips
Lower Johnson Street has LOCAL new clothing stores, vintage clothes shoppes, knick knackplaces.
Citizen Clothing, Anian, Fluevogs Shoes, Still Life for him, Still Life for her, Oxford, Lululemon, MEC, Regional Assembly of Text (paper store), Oscar and Libby
12 locals recommend
Johnson Street
Johnson StreetLower Johnson Street has LOCAL new clothing stores, vintage clothes shoppes, knick knackplaces.
Citizen Clothing, Anian, Fluevogs Shoes, Still Life for him, Still Life for her, Oxford, Lululemon, MEC, Regional Assembly of Text (paper store), Oscar and Libby
Market Square
560 Johnson StOld brick market with eateries, brewery and local shops
One of the oldest Chinatowns, with fresh veggies and electic shops, access through Fan Tan Alley
124 locals recommend
Victoria's Chinatown
500 Fisgard StOne of the oldest Chinatowns, with fresh veggies and electic shops, access through Fan Tan Alley
Fan Tan Alley
549 Fisgard StThe main street to access the Inner Harbour and shops , pedestrian walkway, with pubs, and tourist shops and restaurants
52 locals recommend
Government Street
Government StreetThe main street to access the Inner Harbour and shops , pedestrian walkway, with pubs, and tourist shops and restaurants