Sarah's Guidebook

Sarah
Sarah's Guidebook

Food Scene

You gotta take a walk down to this busy Gem of a coffee shop & grab your ONE FREE COFFEE & say Hi to Amelia & gang. ( Let staff know your staying at the Maven Haven B&B) Come back for an additional 10%off of your food purchase during your stay. Great coffee, tasty food & killer view. Enjoy a spot on the patio or deck, and meet some of the locals while sipping on a " Crofticano"
Third Wave Coffee Company
1532 Chaplin St
You gotta take a walk down to this busy Gem of a coffee shop & grab your ONE FREE COFFEE & say Hi to Amelia & gang. ( Let staff know your staying at the Maven Haven B&B) Come back for an additional 10%off of your food purchase during your stay. Great coffee, tasty food & killer view. Enjoy a spot on the patio or deck, and meet some of the locals while sipping on a " Crofticano"
I mean, who doesn't love noodlebox
Noodlebox
352 Trunk Road
I mean, who doesn't love noodlebox
Great Menu very large place Always consistent in taste and quality foods. Lasagna is hubbies favourite 馃槣馃槣馃槣馃槣
Romeo's Place
180 Trans-Canada Hwy
Great Menu very large place Always consistent in taste and quality foods. Lasagna is hubbies favourite 馃槣馃槣馃槣馃槣
Best Indian Food in Cowichean Dine in Or Take out Beautiful Family Owners 15 min Drive
Invitation Indian Cuisine
2976 Mill Street
Best Indian Food in Cowichean Dine in Or Take out Beautiful Family Owners 15 min Drive

Coffee, Coffee, Coffee

Another charming local favourite馃憣 Come on down & say Hello to Shelly & Krista at the outdoor take out only Cafe. Cedrick's is a long standing Cafe in Crofton, established in 2014 Beautiful deck to enjoy your coffee, snacks, breakfast or lunch. Sure to please Shelly is offering ONE FREE COFFEE EACH GUEST ( Let the Ladies Know your staying at Maven Haven B& B) & an additional 10% OFF if you come for a second round.
Cedrick's Coffee House
1610 Joan Ave
Another charming local favourite馃憣 Come on down & say Hello to Shelly & Krista at the outdoor take out only Cafe. Cedrick's is a long standing Cafe in Crofton, established in 2014 Beautiful deck to enjoy your coffee, snacks, breakfast or lunch. Sure to please Shelly is offering ONE FREE COFFEE EACH GUEST ( Let the Ladies Know your staying at Maven Haven B& B) & an additional 10% OFF if you come for a second round.

Gift Shop, Local Handcrafted products & Design

What a Kewl little gift shop Very unique handcrafted products and a variety of local goods. Local graphic designer husband & wife team have been open for about 1 year and are loving it. Stop by and check it out on your way down Joan Ave.
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1533 Joan Ave
What a Kewl little gift shop Very unique handcrafted products and a variety of local goods. Local graphic designer husband & wife team have been open for about 1 year and are loving it. Stop by and check it out on your way down Joan Ave.
ok, I love this place.鉂ｏ笍鉂ｏ笍鉂ｏ笍鉂ｏ笍 It's a awesome Thrift shop/ laundry facility. They have great stick, great turnover and best prices in Cowichan Valley. The owners are exceptionally friendly, and are passionate about assisting customers in providing items that are appealing to various buyers in all demographics.
Crofton Foods
8132 York Ave
ok, I love this place.鉂ｏ笍鉂ｏ笍鉂ｏ笍鉂ｏ笍 It's a awesome Thrift shop/ laundry facility. They have great stick, great turnover and best prices in Cowichan Valley. The owners are exceptionally friendly, and are passionate about assisting customers in providing items that are appealing to various buyers in all demographics.
Our Family favourite Being Cash for this place. So very kewl Duncan is 15 min from here driving
Wishes
125 Station St
Our Family favourite Being Cash for this place. So very kewl Duncan is 15 min from here driving
Such a cute place to sightsee and shop. you haven't seen anything like this before pretty sure 馃槂馃槂 Down the Rd from Butterfly World Day trip 1hr 15 Min
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Old Country Market - Geiten op het Dak
2326 Alberni Hwy
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Such a cute place to sightsee and shop. you haven't seen anything like this before pretty sure 馃槂馃槂 Down the Rd from Butterfly World Day trip 1hr 15 Min
Unique shop full of consignment and new treasures, clothing, jewelry, hats, shades and shoes I'm all for the Unique
Eclectic Avenue Vintage Boutique & Consignment
132 Station St
Unique shop full of consignment and new treasures, clothing, jewelry, hats, shades and shoes I'm all for the Unique

Sightseeing

Must See. You can be part of a live , outdoor Show, massive, beautiful birds flying over, preforming and landing on you( if u enjoy that) other animals on site Farm stand as well. great place for whole family 10 min drive from our suite
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Pacific Northwest Raptors
1877 Herd Rd
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Must See. You can be part of a live , outdoor Show, massive, beautiful birds flying over, preforming and landing on you( if u enjoy that) other animals on site Farm stand as well. great place for whole family 10 min drive from our suite
One of our favourite hiking spots gorgeous views. Higher Elevation Easy hike Drive with car to top 15 min through Maple Bay Nice rural drive through country ,along water You could even stop for lunch along the way at a local restaurant that gets seafood fresh & local & also gets meat from " Birds Eye Cove Farms" ( right down street)
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Stoney Hill Regional Park
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One of our favourite hiking spots gorgeous views. Higher Elevation Easy hike Drive with car to top 15 min through Maple Bay Nice rural drive through country ,along water You could even stop for lunch along the way at a local restaurant that gets seafood fresh & local & also gets meat from " Birds Eye Cove Farms" ( right down street)
must See. West Coast Day trip Bring ur surf board if u have. Fantastic drive Epic beach 44kms of West Coast beach on Juan deFuca
Botanical Beach Loop Trail
Botanical Beach Loop Trail
must See. West Coast Day trip Bring ur surf board if u have. Fantastic drive Epic beach 44kms of West Coast beach on Juan deFuca
LADYSMITH, B.C. ( 20 min North, towards Nanaimo) Absalutely Gorgeous hiking trail med- hard hike Up & Down terrain throughout, to get your heart pumping. waterfall, creeks and lush green forests.
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Holland Creek Trail Head
374 Dogwood Dr
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LADYSMITH, B.C. ( 20 min North, towards Nanaimo) Absalutely Gorgeous hiking trail med- hard hike Up & Down terrain throughout, to get your heart pumping. waterfall, creeks and lush green forests.
Beautiful spot to walk and take in that fresh Island Breeze and gorgeous views. Boat Taxis available for surrounding tourist zones and historical sites Bran New Playground, ZIPLINES lighthouse Restaurant Fishing Dock( Meet Lucy the Seal if shes around, feed her sardines) lots to see and take in.
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Maffeo Sutton Park
100 Comox Road
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Beautiful spot to walk and take in that fresh Island Breeze and gorgeous views. Boat Taxis available for surrounding tourist zones and historical sites Bran New Playground, ZIPLINES lighthouse Restaurant Fishing Dock( Meet Lucy the Seal if shes around, feed her sardines) lots to see and take in.
Kewl acreage, lots too see labyrinth Gorgeous Gardens Different events Beautiful Vibes
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Providence Farm
1843 Tzouhalem Rd
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Kewl acreage, lots too see labyrinth Gorgeous Gardens Different events Beautiful Vibes

Healthy, Vegetarian Organic Food Stores

We enjoy shopping here for Fresh, Local produce, and so much more.
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The Community Farm Store
5380 Trans-Canada Hwy
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We enjoy shopping here for Fresh, Local produce, and so much more.

Local Farm Stands

You can check this place out on your way to Stoney Hill Park , just before location. Lovely fresh flowers, plants, local handcrafted items at top of driveway or turn left and follow Rd till you get to the "Gypsy Trailer" to buy farm fresh Eggs, pork sausages and other goodies. Also a beautiful wedding Venue at Lodge .
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Bird鈥檚 Eye Cove Farm
5881 Genoa Bay Rd
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You can check this place out on your way to Stoney Hill Park , just before location. Lovely fresh flowers, plants, local handcrafted items at top of driveway or turn left and follow Rd till you get to the "Gypsy Trailer" to buy farm fresh Eggs, pork sausages and other goodies. Also a beautiful wedding Venue at Lodge .
EVERY SATURDAY...... on Craig St Downtown Duncan ( 16 minutes) 9-1pm Top 5 Best Markets on Vancouver Island
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Duncan Boerenmarkt
200 Craig St
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EVERY SATURDAY...... on Craig St Downtown Duncan ( 16 minutes) 9-1pm Top 5 Best Markets on Vancouver Island

Entertainment

Do you like watching live Theatre They are open and preforming Beautiful Theatre Great performances
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Chemainus Theatre Festival
9574 Bare Point Rd
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Do you like watching live Theatre They are open and preforming Beautiful Theatre Great performances
Do you have older kids that need to blow off steam This place Rocks, for Mom & Dad too. $14 or person for 1 hr glow in dark laser tag brand-new Equipment
Laser City Fun Centre
749 View St
Do you have older kids that need to blow off steam This place Rocks, for Mom & Dad too. $14 or person for 1 hr glow in dark laser tag brand-new Equipment
Have you ever been in a Tropical Rainforest with hundreds of beautiful 馃 butterflies of all shapes & Sizes fluttering about? Sounds like a dream doesn't it? It's real, it's breathtaking & definitely an experience worth the 1hr Drive.
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Butterfly World Coombs
1080 Winchester Rd
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Have you ever been in a Tropical Rainforest with hundreds of beautiful 馃 butterflies of all shapes & Sizes fluttering about? Sounds like a dream doesn't it? It's real, it's breathtaking & definitely an experience worth the 1hr Drive.