Things to do in Shawnigan/island
Sightseeing
Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles RdGreat place to swim and the closest location to our home.
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Shawnigan Wharf Park
Thrush RoadGreat place to swim and the closest location to our home.
Mason's Beach Park
Renfrew RoadGreat place for children as it's quite shallow.
Shawnigan Lake Museum
1775 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay RdOld Mill Park
Recreation RoadMill Bay Nature Park
Hollings RoadWest Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park
West Shawnigan Lake RoadCobble Hill Mountain Regional Recreation Area
Nice hike!
Enjoy skating in the winter.
They also have a nice playground for kids on the property.
Kerry Park Recreation Centre
1035 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay RdEnjoy skating in the winter.
They also have a nice playground for kids on the property.
Bamberton Provincial Park
Bamberton RoadCowichan Bay Marine Gateway Park
Cowichan Bay RoadCherry Point Beach
800 Garnett RdNice sandy beach, lots of sand dollars.
Pacific Northwest Raptors
1877 Herd RdFun place to bring kids!
Stoney Hill Regional Park
Located in Victoria. a family favorite. Feeding the ducks. Going to the petting zoo ,playground, and water park. An hour or 45 min drive from the cottage.
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Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StLocated in Victoria. a family favorite. Feeding the ducks. Going to the petting zoo ,playground, and water park. An hour or 45 min drive from the cottage.
About an hour drive from cottage. Close to airport or on the way to or from the BC ferries.
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The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto AveAbout an hour drive from cottage. Close to airport or on the way to or from the BC ferries.
Such a fun place to visit, especially with children. Located about an hour to 45 min away from cottage.
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Victoria Butterfly Gardens
1461 Benvenuto AveSuch a fun place to visit, especially with children. Located about an hour to 45 min away from cottage.
Miniature World
649 Humboldt Stlocated downtown Victoria 45 min- 1hr drive from cottage.
You can take this ferry to Brentwood Bay where the Buchart Garden's and Butterfly Gardens are. Beautiful scenic 25 minute boat ride.
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Mill Bay Ferry Terminal
Ferry RoadYou can take this ferry to Brentwood Bay where the Buchart Garden's and Butterfly Gardens are. Beautiful scenic 25 minute boat ride.
Food Scene
Bridgemans Bistro
740 Handy RdSarpino's Pizzeria
7143 W Saanich RdSubway
1770 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay RdMerridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale RdMontra Thai Eatery
1845 Renfrew RdAmazing Thia food!
Shawnigan Jen
2750 Shawnigan Lake RdDelicious Sushi!
Wine tasting and excellent food and atmosphere. Not far from the cottage.
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Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart RdWine tasting and excellent food and atmosphere. Not far from the cottage.
Great place to have a Burger and fries. Right on the lake. Beautiful views.
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The Lakehouse at Shawnigan
2460 Renfrew RdGreat place to have a Burger and fries. Right on the lake. Beautiful views.
Local private Schools
Brentwood College School
2735 Mt Baker RdShawnigan Lake School
1975 Renfrew RdParks for kids
Gibsons Park
Wilmot AvenueWalking distance from the cottage! Great park in the shade.
Our family favorite place to go on the Island. lovely beach and great park for the kids!
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Parksville Community Park and Skate Park
193 Beachside DrOur family favorite place to go on the Island. lovely beach and great park for the kids!
Gibsons Park
Wilmot AvenueExciting things to do!
looking for something wild and adventurous! This is the place for you!
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WildPlay Nanaimo
35 Nanaimo River Rdlooking for something wild and adventurous! This is the place for you!
Great place for families and solo travel. Lots to explore. Trials and river swimming. They even have a playground for kids.
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Bright Angel Park
4528 Tigwell RdGreat place for families and solo travel. Lots to explore. Trials and river swimming. They even have a playground for kids.
Registered activities and drop in recreation.
10 min walk from the cottage.
Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
2804 Shawnigan Lake RdRegistered activities and drop in recreation.
10 min walk from the cottage.
Grocery Stores
Mason's Store & Patio Ltd
1885 Renfrew RdOur local corner store
Thrifty Foods
1495 Admirals RdLocated in the village. There is also a wonderful children's clothing and toy store around the corner. Woodland Kids Clothing.
Island Pharmacy
Mill Bay RoadLocated in the village. There is also a wonderful children's clothing and toy store around the corner. Woodland Kids Clothing.