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Things to Do Near
Shoreline Cottage Retreat

Adventure, Wine, Golf & Local Charm Await

While it’s easy to spend your entire stay at Shoreline Cottage Bed & Breakfast soaking up lake life, there’s plenty to explore just a short drive away. From scenic golf courses and vineyards to local shops and family-friendly attractions, the Cowichan Valley is full of hidden gems and easygoing fun.

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Cowichan Golf Club

A welcoming course in Duncan that’s perfect for casual rounds or family play.

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Duncan

Visit Duncan's charming downtown core where you’ll discover bustling streets speckled with Victorian-era buildings and over 300 unique businesses. Take the Totem Tour to see the 40 beautifully carved totems  around the City.

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BC Forest Recovery Centre

A great stop for families, this open-air museum features logging history, heritage trains, and forest trails.

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Mount Breton Golf Course

Vancouver Island’s Hidden Gem, is in the scenic, historic town of Chemainus. With shaded fairways flanked by towering firs, the course is challenging for every level of golfer. 

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Hand of Man Museum

Discover the fascinating natural history of diverse ecosystems and the ongoing efforts to protect them. These explorations reveal the intricate relationships between species, habitats, and the Earth’s dynamic past.

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Chemainus

The Chemainus Outdoor Art Gallery includes over 60 murals and 10 sculptures. . The art ranges from conventional murals on buildings, to interactive displays and augmented reality experiences.

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Duncan Meadow Golf Course

Nestled in the Cowichan Valley, this championship course offers lush fairways and mountain views, just 35 minutes from the cottage.

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Averill Creek Vinyard

Premium quality, estate-grown wines, a relaxing garden patio and spectacular ocean and valley views make Averill Creek Vineyard an essential stop on every wine tour.

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Arbutus Ridge Golf Course

A beautiful coastal course near Cobble Hill known for its ocean glimpses, challenging layout, and top-notch clubhouse dining.

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Providence Farm

A beautiful coastal course near Cobble Hill known for its ocean glimpses, challenging layout, and top-notch clubhouse dining.

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Zanatta Estate Winery

Vigneti Zanatta is proud to be Vancouver Island’s first estate winery. Zanatta is a small estate farm winery with dedicated to growing grapes and we use 100% of our own fruit in the making of our unique wines.

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Cowichan Performing Arts Centre

Since 1978, the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre has been the premiere entertainment venue in Cowichan welcoming thousands of visitors, patrons, performers and artists to this exceptional 731-seat venue.

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Alderlea Vinyard

Alderlea Vineyards is one of Vancouver Island’s oldest and most respected vineyards, nestled in the Cowichan Valley, near Duncan. The estate-grown grapes produce a mix of dry white wines and red wines.

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Cottonwood Golf Course

Cottonwood has built and maintained an excellent reputation on beautiful greens, a well designed course for golfers at every level, and affordable golf. Located by beautiful Nanaimo B.C.

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Blue Grouse Estate Winery

Family-owned and sustainably-farmed, the winery and vineyards are sought after for sampling an award-winning portfolio of wines. Visiting the winery is more than just a stop to pick up wine— it is an experience. 

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