Top Things to do in Mill Bay
Top 10 Things to do in Mill Bay, Canada
Discover the best top things to do in Mill Bay, Canada including Enrico Winery, Merridale Cidery & Distillery, Shawnigan Lake Museum, Ocean EcoVentures Whale Watching, BC Aviation Museum, The Butchart Gardens, Capital City Skydiving, Unsworth Vineyards, Cherry Point Estate Wines, Sidney Pier.
Restaurants in Mill Bay
1. Enrico Winery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By Pastorash - Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Really enjoyed our time here for a tasting and tour. We actually received 9 tastings instead of the expected 7. One was a double, the other was an offered extra of an expensive vintage. The explanations of the wines and answers to our questions were wonderful. One would think at the end of a likely busy summer they'd be tired of giving the "speech" but it seemed fresh and happily given as if it was the first time.
Beautiful grounds to walk around, peaceful time to relax and let the tasting settle in. Wonderful visit!
2. Merridale Cidery & Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Merridale is a delicious destination in Cowichan —an apple orchard, craft cider house, small batch distillery, and wedding/event venue. Join us for a cider and spirits tasting; savour farm to table cuisine in our eatery; fresh baked goods made from cider leaven in our bakery; discover our traditional cider and spirits methods on our tours; stroll the orchard while your kids search for the mystical faeries rumoured to live here; shop in our farm store for unique artisan wares; relax in our lounge with cocktails, cider and spirit flights, and appetizers for pairing; overnight in a yurt or book a wedding/event. Open daily. Visit our website for hours and special events, like Sunday pizza nights and Christmas at the farm!
Reviewed By Roodeberglodge - Alton, United Kingdom
So we love cider (make it ourself) as well as visiting places cider farms in England.
This place was quite charming, a little more commercialised than most of the UK places, but very nice.
As you enter (toilets on the left) you get to the bar, where you can do the tasting - then to the right is a little place selling a range of foods.
Then off to the left is a restaurant..... a nice time to spend a couple of hours
3. Shawnigan Lake Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 26 reviews
Visit this 'big' museum in the small village of Shawnigan Lake - it's guaranteed to surprise you. For over thirty years, the museum has celebrated the history and the people of Shawnigan Lake (and surrounding area). Drop in for extensive information on the spectacular Kinsol Trestle; renowned Canadian artist EJ Hughes; the true Canadian Last Spike and many other significant history-bites.
Reviewed By BroadenYrHorizons - Nanaimo, Canada
This tiny museum is absolutely packed cheek-to-jowl with artifacts without seeming cluttered. The locally significant displays start right inside the door an continue in a small circular tour with a couple of minute rooms offside that feature special exhibits. The specific treasures I noted are a Beryl Cryer original book (Cryer lived for a time in Shawnigan Lake) and pencil studies by famed painter E.J. Hughes. Hughes in fact, has his own feature room, as Hughes lived in Shawnigan Lake. There is also one Hughes original and several high quality repros as well as a video made by the museum curator. The museum also features a special exhibit and video theatre on the Kinsol Trestle, another local treasure! This gem is a "do not miss" if you are visiting to see the trestle.
4. Ocean EcoVentures Whale Watching
Overall Ratings
5 based on 900 reviews
Ocean EcoVentures' whale watching excursions depart daily from the seaside village of Cowichan Bay.Our Whale Watching tours focus on the Southern Resident Orca Whales, Transient Orca Whales, Humpback Whales, Grey Whales and Minke Whales. You will also encounter Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Harbour Seals, Dalls and Harbour Porpoise.A small, owner-operated family business, Ocean EcoVentures is committed to providing you with an intimate and informative whale watching tour.
Reviewed By Richard P - Shawnigan Lake, Canada
I took two of our grand daughters out yesterday for a very special occassion to hopefully see a whale. Coming from Calgary they were excited, but after nearly an hour of motoring they were ready to return. They were expecting whales from the moment we left the dock, not that we had to go and find them!
Well did Simon ever deliver. When he slowed down because of the report of a minke nearby the girls suddenly looked up just in time to see it surface.
Five minutes later two Orcas were seen off the starboard bow and for the next 45 minutes we followed as they dove and surfaced, occassionly thrashing some kill which we fortunately couldn't see.
The stellar sea lions were a nice desert to the day.
When we returned home the girls were buzzing with excitement to call their parents and little sister with OMG you won't believe what we saw today.
Definitely worth the run out.
I highly reccommend this adventure for everyone.
5. BC Aviation Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Come enjoy a trip back in time with the whole family, with over 20 aircraft on display in Sidney, at The BC Aviation Museum! Where learning and fun meet! Memorable visitor experiences include: • Sit in the cockpit of a warplane. • Discover the history of our valiant Canadian aviation pioneers with our passionate tour guides or on a self-guided visit. We’ve been collecting and preserving 8,000+ aviation books, 13,500+ photographs. Don't miss our gift shop - the perfect place to find aviation themed gifts. Come explore the BC Aviation Museum in Sidney, located near the Victoria International Airport.
Reviewed By mulgrew - Vancouver
the Bc aviation museum is very low key and quiet not like the British London or Kent UK or Washington DC air museums but its interesting and contains plenty of Canadian private and military aircraft
6. The Butchart Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
These internationally acclaimed floral display Gardens and National Historic Site of Canada started over 100 years ago and remain privately owned by the family. Jennie Butchart wanted to make her husband's depleted limestone quarry look better and the result is the Sunken Garden. Other Gardens include the Rose Garden, the Japanese Garden and the Italian Garden. The Gardens are meticulously maintained and provide a riot of colour for much of the year. During the summer, special lighting subtly illuminates the Gardens, musical entertainment takes place on the Concert Lawn, and there are ten spectacular Saturday night Firework Shows. The Magic of Christmas season also has beautiful lighting and evening entertainment, and an outdoor skating rink. Spring offers hundreds of thousand flowering bulbs and Autumn is the time for dahlias, chrysanthemums and fall colours. The Gardens is open daily, year round.
Reviewed By Richard J - Kapolei, Hawaii
Even on a blustery, cool winter day, Butchart offers a wonderful experience for those looking to enjoy a relaxing walk through varied and beautiful Gardens. One would think that there would be limited flowers during the winter, and to some extent this was true, however the crocuses and daffodils were beginning to pop and the grounds were resplendent in green. Best of all, there were no crowds and we were able to enjoy the sunken garden, and the Japanese Garden as if they were our own. The green house with multiple orchids was a real treat as was the wonderful views across the sound from Butchart Cove. We will be back to see the Gardens in full spring bloom for sure.
7. Capital City Skydiving
Overall Ratings
5 based on 32 reviews
We provide safe, exhilarating experiences for both first time and trained skydivers. We have the most experienced staff and newest gear for the ultimate in a safe Skydiving experience. Come feel the thrill of jumping from a plane at 10,000 feet or even 12,500 feet! It is the memory of a lifetime!
Reviewed By Marcel S
I just did my solo jump license and am now on my A License - you definitely must check out this gorgeous place !!! The staff is just great, very professional and pleasent - they take care of you and want you to have a good time - what you actually get is a perfect time with lot of fun and safe jumps cause of many practises.
Hopefully ill get my a license after 2 weeks in total - ive seen lots of people doing their tandem jump there and all of them were totally convinced and enjoyed the scary jump :)
Bob and his team do a great job, it reallt feels like beeing part of a big family - im on a trip around the world and stayimg with this guys was the best experience so far!!!
8. Unsworth Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Located on a picturesque country road in beautiful Mill Bay, British Columbia, Unsworth Vineyards invites you to experience the Cowichan Valley's favourite boutique winery! Our 32 acre farm creates the perfect scenic backdrop for wine tastings, self-guided winery tours, picnic lunches, delicious meals at the Unsworth Restaurant (Wed-Sun 11AM-9PM, see Unsworth Restaurant listing for more detail), and much more. Visit us year-round, everyone welcome!
Reviewed By Condu - Nanaimo, Canada
My husband, daughter & I stopped in at Unsworth Vineyards Tasting Room as part of a birthday treat for my daughter's birthday. We enjoyed a walk around to well kept grounds with a pond & a lovely picnic/wine sipping area with sophisticated black sunshade umbrellas,...MoreThanks for visiting! We're glad you enjoyed your wine tasting at Unsworth. We look forward to seeing you again.
9. Cherry Point Estate Wines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Pamela J - Victoria, Canada
We came here several years ago with visitors from Switzerland and enjoyed a memorable lunch on the patio. This time we were one day early for the bistro but we did take time to sample some wines and enjoy talking to the owner. The knock outs for us were the two superb dessert wines we bought home, a fine blackberry port to finish off a future special meal.
10. Sidney Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Iconic Pier situated along the waterfront in Sidney BC
Reviewed By SueFromWinnipeg - Winnipeg, Canada
A sweet little pier with lots of character. Amazing views of the surrounding waters, distant Mountains, and even Washington State in the near distance.
Water, waves, rocks, seagulls all combine to make you feel part of the local environment.
Nearby street parking might be available so only a short walk out to the end of the pier takes you right out of Sidney.....or so it feels.
A lovely fish monger is located on one side of the pier end and an interesting little restaurant occupied the other side. Have enjoyed the seafood products from the fish store but still have to get back to check out the little restaurant.
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