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Mill Bay is centrally located on Vancouver Island and is close to Victoria, Cobble Hill, Shawnigan Lake, Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Valley, Duncan. Nanaimo and all other communities near the capital city of Victoria, British Columbia on Vancouver Island.
Mill Bay is a quaint seaside town about 30 km or 35 minute drive to Victoria, British Columbia. Centrally located, Mill Bay is also a short 20 minute drive to Duncan BC, a 45 minute drive to Nanaimo BC.
BC Ferries offers regularly scheduled ferry service between Mill Bay and Brentwood Bay on the Saanich Peninsula where you can visit the world famous Butchard Gardens.
The area of Mill Bay offers opportunities for hiking, cycling, boating and sailing, fishing, swimming, golf, winery tours, beachcombing and other outdoor activities.
Mill Bay is in the heart of the Cowichan Valley Wineries, Vineyards and Cideries including the Merridale Cidery, Unsworth Vineyards, Enrico Winery, Cherry Point Vineyards, Damali Lavender & Winery and many more.
Mill Bay is home to Brentwood College School and Shawnigan Lake School.
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Mill Bay
Mill Bay is a quaint seaside town about 30 km or 35 minute drive to Victoria, British Columbia. Centrally located, Mill Bay is also a short 20 minute drive to Duncan BC, a 45 minute drive to Nanaimo BC.
BC Ferries offers regularly scheduled ferry service between Mill Bay and Brentwood Bay on the Saanich Peninsula where you can visit the world famous Butchard Gardens.
The area of Mill Bay offers opportunities for hiking, cycling, boating and sailing, fishing, swimming, golf, winery tours, beachcombing and other outdoor activities.
Mill Bay is in the heart of the Cowichan Valley Wineries, Vineyards and Cideries including the Merridale Cidery, Unsworth Vineyards, Enrico Winery, Cherry Point Vineyards, Damali Lavender & Winery and many more.
Mill Bay is home to Brentwood College School and Shawnigan Lake School.
Food scene
Steps away from the Mill Bay Cottage is the Mill Bay Shopping Centre where you will find Thrifty Foods, Liquor Store, Bru Gos Coffee, Pharmacy, Mill Bay Pizza, Mill Bay Sushi, banks and many other stores. Visit the Mill Bay Centre website for more details on other shops and services.
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Mill Bay Centre
845A Mill Bay RdSteps away from the Mill Bay Cottage is the Mill Bay Shopping Centre where you will find Thrifty Foods, Liquor Store, Bru Gos Coffee, Pharmacy, Mill Bay Pizza, Mill Bay Sushi, banks and many other stores. Visit the Mill Bay Centre website for more details on other shops and services.
Mill Bay Cottage is a 5 minute walk to Waterfront dining at its finest at Bridgemans Bistro at the Mill Bay Marina.
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Bridgemans Bistro
740 Handy RdMill Bay Cottage is a 5 minute walk to Waterfront dining at its finest at Bridgemans Bistro at the Mill Bay Marina.
Also a 5 minute walk from the Mill Bay Cottage, Mill Bay Sushi is worth a visit.
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Mill Bay Sushi
2720 Mill Bay RdAlso a 5 minute walk from the Mill Bay Cottage, Mill Bay Sushi is worth a visit.
Great Pub food and a great atmosphere is a short 10 minute drive from the Mill Bay Cottage. The Almond Chicken Bowl, Pizza night and any Burger on the menu are among some of our favourites.
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Cobblestone Inn
3566 Holland AvenueGreat Pub food and a great atmosphere is a short 10 minute drive from the Mill Bay Cottage. The Almond Chicken Bowl, Pizza night and any Burger on the menu are among some of our favourites.
Another short 10 minute drive from the Mill Bay Cottage is The Merridale Cidery.
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Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale RdAnother short 10 minute drive from the Mill Bay Cottage is The Merridale Cidery.
Also about a 10 minute drive from the Mill Bay Cottage is award winning Unsworth Vineyards. Please visit the website to see special events and dining menu.
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Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart RdAlso about a 10 minute drive from the Mill Bay Cottage is award winning Unsworth Vineyards. Please visit the website to see special events and dining menu.
Also a 5 minute walk from the Mill Bay Cottage, coffee and snacks to go.
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Rusticana Coffee
803 Deloume RdAlso a 5 minute walk from the Mill Bay Cottage, coffee and snacks to go.
Another winery less than 10 minutes from the Mill Bay Cottage.
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Enrico Winery
3280 Telegraph RdAnother winery less than 10 minutes from the Mill Bay Cottage.
Great pizza for delivery or pickup, about a 5 minute drive from the Mill Bay Cottage. Checkout the menu online at http://www.moospizza.com/
Moo's Pizza
3345 Trans-Canada HighwayGreat pizza for delivery or pickup, about a 5 minute drive from the Mill Bay Cottage. Checkout the menu online at http://www.moospizza.com/
A short 5 minute walk this is an awesome local coffee house that should not be missed when staying at the Mill Bay Cottage.
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Bru-Go's Coffee
2720 Mill Bay RdA short 5 minute walk this is an awesome local coffee house that should not be missed when staying at the Mill Bay Cottage.
Also a short 5 minute walk from the Cottage. Eat in or take out.
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The Mill Pizza & Grill
260-2720 Mill Bay RoadAlso a short 5 minute walk from the Cottage. Eat in or take out.
A 15 minute drive from the cottage, but well worth it for fresh local produce and deli. The Old Farm Market is a Cowichan Valley landmark, look for the giant rooster.
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The Old Farm Market
5164 Francis StA 15 minute drive from the cottage, but well worth it for fresh local produce and deli. The Old Farm Market is a Cowichan Valley landmark, look for the giant rooster.
Arbutus Ridge Golf Club and the Satellite Bar and Grille is a short 6 minute drive from the Mill Bay Cottage. Voted Best local golf course, a beautiful course always in top shape. Highly recommended local spot.
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Arbutus Ridge Golf Club and Satellite Bar & Grille
3515 Telegraph RdArbutus Ridge Golf Club and the Satellite Bar and Grille is a short 6 minute drive from the Mill Bay Cottage. Voted Best local golf course, a beautiful course always in top shape. Highly recommended local spot.
AN EXCITING NEW DINING ROOM HAS ARRIVED, at the end of the west arm of Shawnigan Lake. Expansive water views, a large dock and three lovely patios are all part of Cowichan Valley’s most exciting new dining venue.
Proprietors Shane Clarke and Jill Tulloch welcome guests to a dining experience like no other. Executive Chef Ryan Bissell has created a menu, and levels of service, that will delight everyone. It is casual, certainly, but with a sophisticated touch. The region around the restaurant supplies most of the food and beverages.
Checkout the menu online at http://atthelakehouse.ca/
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The Lakehouse at Shawnigan
2460 Renfrew RdAN EXCITING NEW DINING ROOM HAS ARRIVED, at the end of the west arm of Shawnigan Lake. Expansive water views, a large dock and three lovely patios are all part of Cowichan Valley’s most exciting new dining venue.
Proprietors Shane Clarke and Jill Tulloch welcome guests to a dining experience like no other. Executive Chef Ryan Bissell has created a menu, and levels of service, that will delight everyone. It is casual, certainly, but with a sophisticated touch. The region around the restaurant supplies most of the food and beverages.
Checkout the menu online at http://atthelakehouse.ca/
Also a 15 minute drive from the Mill Bay Cottage, This restaurant is known for offering Thai cuisine. Montra Thai Eatery boasts tasty pad thai, soup and chicken. Great tea will make your meal even more delicious and you'll surely come back.
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Montra Thai Eatery
1845 Renfrew RdAlso a 15 minute drive from the Mill Bay Cottage, This restaurant is known for offering Thai cuisine. Montra Thai Eatery boasts tasty pad thai, soup and chicken. Great tea will make your meal even more delicious and you'll surely come back.
Fresh seafood, and lots of it!
One meal & you'll be hooked for life. Featuring fresh seafood, famous fish & chips, fish tacos, & a host of other good fare to fill you up and have you coming back for more. Featured on the Food Network show "You Gotta Eat Here" & passionately committed to sustainability through partnership with the Ocean Wise stewardship program.
Checkout the menu online at https://www.rockcodcafe.com/
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Rock Cod Cafe
1759 Cowichan Bay RdFresh seafood, and lots of it!
One meal & you'll be hooked for life. Featuring fresh seafood, famous fish & chips, fish tacos, & a host of other good fare to fill you up and have you coming back for more. Featured on the Food Network show "You Gotta Eat Here" & passionately committed to sustainability through partnership with the Ocean Wise stewardship program.
Checkout the menu online at https://www.rockcodcafe.com/
A Cosy, Intimate Restaurant, Tucked Away In The Cowichan Bay, Serving Carefully Crafted Seasonal Ingredients, With The Care And Attention Provided –As If You Had Your Very Own Private Chef Back Home. We Serve Delicious Crepes, Soups, Fries, Pastries & More In Cowichan Bay BC. Come Enjoy Great Prices, Fast Service And Nothing But The Best & Freshest Ingredients!
Checkout the menu online at https://www.thevinebay.ca/
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The Vine
1765 Cowichan Bay RdA Cosy, Intimate Restaurant, Tucked Away In The Cowichan Bay, Serving Carefully Crafted Seasonal Ingredients, With The Care And Attention Provided –As If You Had Your Very Own Private Chef Back Home. We Serve Delicious Crepes, Soups, Fries, Pastries & More In Cowichan Bay BC. Come Enjoy Great Prices, Fast Service And Nothing But The Best & Freshest Ingredients!
Checkout the menu online at https://www.thevinebay.ca/
Minutes by car from the Mill Bay Cottage, this is our favourite local take out place for fish and chips and other great seafood dishes.
Checkout the menu online at https://www.westcoastfishnchips.com/
Westcoast fish and chips
2490 Trans-Canada HwyMinutes by car from the Mill Bay Cottage, this is our favourite local take out place for fish and chips and other great seafood dishes.
Checkout the menu online at https://www.westcoastfishnchips.com/
Sightseeing
A short 10 minute drive or bus ride from the Mill Bay Cottage. Commuter ferry to and from Mill Bay and Brentwood Bay. Great day trip or easy way to get to The Buchart Gardens and other scenic spots in Brentwood and Sidney.
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Mill Bay Ferry Terminal
Ferry RoadA short 10 minute drive or bus ride from the Mill Bay Cottage. Commuter ferry to and from Mill Bay and Brentwood Bay. Great day trip or easy way to get to The Buchart Gardens and other scenic spots in Brentwood and Sidney.
Take this off your bucket list when you visit the Mill Bay Cottage.
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Ocean Ecoventures Whale Watching
1721 Cowichan Bay RdTake this off your bucket list when you visit the Mill Bay Cottage.
Mill Bay Marina
740 Handy RdFishing Charters, sightseeing, tours, boating and sailing.
BC Ferries Fulford Harbour (Salt Spring Island) Terminal
2920 Fulford-Ganges RdTravelling to Saltspring Island.
BC Ferries Departure Bay Terminal
680 Trans-Canada HwyTravel to and from Vancouver Island.
Ferry to and from Mill Bay and Brentwood Bay.
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Brentwood Bay Ferry Terminal station
809 Verdier AveFerry to and from Mill Bay and Brentwood Bay.
Want to explore Mill Bay by water, kayak lessons and rentals are available and is a short 5 minute walk from the Mill Bay Cottage.
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Blue Dog Kayaking
740 Handy RdWant to explore Mill Bay by water, kayak lessons and rentals are available and is a short 5 minute walk from the Mill Bay Cottage.
Cowichan Bay is a short 12 minute drive from the Mill Bay Cottage. Neat village area, great day trip. Incredible pastoral/country drive from the Cottage to Cowichan Bay, take Kilmalo exit right off the Island Highway, left on Telegraph Rd, go all the way along Telegraph Rd to Cowichan Bay Road and turn right.
Cowichan Bay Marina Ltd
1721 Cowichan Bay RdCowichan Bay is a short 12 minute drive from the Mill Bay Cottage. Neat village area, great day trip. Incredible pastoral/country drive from the Cottage to Cowichan Bay, take Kilmalo exit right off the Island Highway, left on Telegraph Rd, go all the way along Telegraph Rd to Cowichan Bay Road and turn right.
10 minute drive to Shawnigan Lake for swimming, picnics, boating, fishing, hiking. Great spot.
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Shawnigan Lake
10 minute drive to Shawnigan Lake for swimming, picnics, boating, fishing, hiking. Great spot.
If you are staying in Mill Bay, then a quick 35 minute drive takes you to historic Victoria, BC.
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Victoria
If you are staying in Mill Bay, then a quick 35 minute drive takes you to historic Victoria, BC.
World Famous Butchart Gardens. Today, The Butchart Gardens is a National Historic Site of Canada. You’ll find remnants of the original cement plant and millions of bedding plants in over 900 varieties awaiting you as you wander The Gardens.
https://www.butchartgardens.com/our-story/
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Mga Hardin ng Butchart
800 Benvenuto AveWorld Famous Butchart Gardens. Today, The Butchart Gardens is a National Historic Site of Canada. You’ll find remnants of the original cement plant and millions of bedding plants in over 900 varieties awaiting you as you wander The Gardens.
https://www.butchartgardens.com/our-story/
Visit Vancouver Island's Newest Attraction, a 10 minute drive from Mill Bay.
Malahat SkyWalk is an accessible 600 m TreeWalk through a beautiful arbutus forest leading to a spectacular gentle spiral ramp that takes you up 32m to a sightseeing lookout offering views of Finlayson Arm, Saanich Peninsula, Mount Baker and the distant Coast Mountains.
https://malahatskywalk.com/
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Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada HwyVisit Vancouver Island's Newest Attraction, a 10 minute drive from Mill Bay.
Malahat SkyWalk is an accessible 600 m TreeWalk through a beautiful arbutus forest leading to a spectacular gentle spiral ramp that takes you up 32m to a sightseeing lookout offering views of Finlayson Arm, Saanich Peninsula, Mount Baker and the distant Coast Mountains.
https://malahatskywalk.com/
20 minute drive from Mill Bay.
Massive trees, majestic waterfalls, a meandering river that meets the sea, flowers, birds and fascinating fish are but a few of the attractions that draw people to Goldstream Provincial Park, a mere 16 km from downtown Victoria on southern Vancouver Island.
It’s a world that seems far removed from the urban adventures of British Columbia’s capital city, whether the visitor is a hiker seeking inspiration from this magnificent example of the great outdoors, or a naturalist looking to add to their notebook. There’s something new, different and exciting every month of the year at Goldstream Park.
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Goldstream Provincial Park
20 minute drive from Mill Bay.
Massive trees, majestic waterfalls, a meandering river that meets the sea, flowers, birds and fascinating fish are but a few of the attractions that draw people to Goldstream Provincial Park, a mere 16 km from downtown Victoria on southern Vancouver Island.
It’s a world that seems far removed from the urban adventures of British Columbia’s capital city, whether the visitor is a hiker seeking inspiration from this magnificent example of the great outdoors, or a naturalist looking to add to their notebook. There’s something new, different and exciting every month of the year at Goldstream Park.
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Laundromat
Laundromat is 2 minutes from the Mill Bay Cottage at the Shell Gas Station at 828 Deloume Rd. https://find.shell.com/ca/fuel/10053141-mill-bay-deloume-rd