MILL BAY/MALAHAT
T
he Malahat offers some of the most dramatic scenery you
will ever experience. Several internationally recognized
resorts and retreats have chosen this location as home,
because of the sheer beauty and warm climate, sheltered from
the ocean winds. They include the Aerie Resort, the Prancing
Horse Retreat, the Ocean View Motel and the Malahat Mountain
Inn. Whether you stop for the night or to enjoy a relaxing
meal, the Malahat experience is a fitting gateway to the
beautiful and varied vistas that make up the Cowichan.
Mill Bay
Nestled at the foot of the Malahat is the bustling community
of Mill Bay. A visit to Mill Bay rewards you with incredible
views of the Gulf Islands and coastal mountains. It is
accessible by road, a 40 minute drive north on a spectacular
stretch of the Trans Canada Highway over the Malahat
mountain. Take the time to pull over and take in the scenic
views at the designated view spots. An alternative route is
to relax and cross the Saanich inlet on the Mill
Bay/Brentwood Bay Ferry, appropriately called Vancouver
Island’s most beautiful shortcut.
For boaters, it is the perfect place to put to sea and
explore the quiet inland waters of Finlayson Arm for a day
of fishing, sailing or kayaking. There is a full service
marina government wharf and boating ramp to meet all your
boating needs.
The Mill Bay centre offers a host of services for all your
shopping needs, from it’s anchor store, Thrifty’s Foods to
the over 75 specialty stores providing unique gifts.
Mill Bay hosts several International events each year:
- Cowichan goes
Country, an annual country
music festival. (May)
- Brentwood
Rowing Regatta hosted by the
internationally acclaimed Brentwood College. (April)
- Art Affair,
featuring the best of the South Cowichan artisans and
galleries along with music and refreshments. (August)
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