Southern Vancouver Island locavores lollygag on the Trans Canada Trail in the Cowichan Valley.
See Joan’s article pages 6-9 with ‘Getting There’ finale.
Here’s a synopsis:
Follow Lochside Trail up and over the Saanich Peninsula to the Brentwood Bay Ferry. Stop at Seahorses Restaurant or Merridale Ciderworks for refreshment before rolling on to Shawnigan Lake, Lake Cowichan, Duncan, Ladysmith, Chemainus or Salt Spring Island.
You’ll need MAPS! Some are found aboard the ferries. Once off the Brentwood Bay-Mill Bay ferry, ride into Mill Bay and stop at the shopping mall before heading up and over Shawnigan Lake Road. There’s a tourist info located there, but for now, check out these two links:
From Shawnigan Lake’s Marifield Manor, explore the Kinsol Trestle along the
1. Trans Canada Trail to Lake Cowichan (Kidd’s B&B) and Duncan (the Quamichan Inn), along the
Read more in March, 2014 edition of ‘Senior Living’…the online version gives mileage and where-to-stay links.
You don’t have to be a senior to click with and into it…
Richmond Bicycle Club says, “Thank you so much for you email and the link to your article on cycling on the Island. The executive thoroughly enjoyed and I am forwarding it to all the members of our Club. We often do 4-5 day trips to the Island and we now have ideas for more trips.” Sue McLeish