Cowichan

Aloha Bowls

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Island Taste Trail Feature

Poke Bowl

Choice of Salmon Poke, Ahi Tuna Poke and Vegan Poke. Each bowl uses platinum rice and/or ponzu fresh spinach accompanied with wakame, edamame, green papaya slaw, cucumber, avocado, pickled beets and carrots, pineapple jam, pickled ginger, nori strips and tobiko.

The Salmon poke uses fresh, sustainable Steelhead from Lois Lake near Powell River.

Paired with a complimentary Spinnakers Sparkling Coconut or Pineapple Water.

These locally made in Victoria sparkling waters enhance the tropical nuances of the poke bowl.

Feature price | $20 + tax

Ask for the Island Taste Trail promotion when you visit. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options available.

Averill Creek Vineyard

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Island Taste Trail Feature

Wine and Cheese Pairing

Averill Creek Vineyard’s 2022 Estate Pinot Noir

Paired with a mouth-watering buttery triple cream brie – Délice de Bourgogne.

Délice offers a creamy, pillowy-soft textural experience very few cheeses can brag of. It’s mild, salty, lactic and sweet. The delicate intricacies presented by this cheese will astound you not only as a standalone, but with the grace with which it yields to a stunning 100% local Pinot Noir.

Vibrant and youthful, balanced and elegant, the Estate Pinot boasts a precise, textured acidity aligned with fine tannins and an essential freshness that makes it a treat all on its own. It’s a testament to its versatility how well these two play together, with our Pinot no more overwhelming Délice than being lost to it.

Feature price | 2022 Estate Pinot Noir $34 + Tax
Cheese & Olives $20 + Tax

Tasting Experience

The tasting room is open daily. Reservations are recommended by calling (250) 709-9986. The 5 wine tastings are a leisurely, seated approach with a tasting on the Garden Terrace, where you can enjoy the wines at your own pace. You can enjoy the wines with snacks from the menu or stay for a glass of wine.

Estate Flight | $10 per person

Enjoy 5 current and past vintages from the Estate series.

Reserve Flight | $20 per person

Enjoy 5 current and past vintages of the Somenos series.

The Guided Experience | $40 per person. By reservation only.

For the wine-nerds and wine-curious: A sit down experience held in the private room, or on the outdoor Ocean-view Terrace (weather dependent). The team will provide an in-depth perspective on the winery, including the history, winemaking approach, vineyard management, and the regional terroir.

Blue Grouse Estate Winery

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Island Taste Trail Feature

Taste the Terroir

Taste premium Blue Grouse wines

Paired with local Cheeses from Cowichan Station Creamery

This is a great opportunity to taste food and wine grown and produced here in the Cowichan Valley.

Feature price | $25 + tax per person

Tasting Experience

Try their wines at the following restaurants:

– Minnoz at the Coast Bastion (Nanaimo)

Brunch on 3rd

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Island Taste Trail Feature

Your Choice of Eggs Benedict

Brunch on 3rd Benedicts feature house made buttermilk biscuits topped with our house hollandaise served with hash browns.

Benedict options are:

Paired with feature Mimosa

Feature price | $30 + tax

Craig Street Brew Pub

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Island Taste Trail Feature

Craig Street Nachos

Our shareable Craig Street Nachos are made with  locally-ground chorizo sausage from Glenora Farm (Duncan). Wash down the savoury spicy flavour with a cold, crisp Irish Red Brew made onsite!

Paired perfectly with a pint of our house-brewed Shawnigan Irish Red Ale.

Feature price | $20 Nachos + Taxes | $8 Pint + Taxes

CVI Restaurant & Lounge

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Island Taste Trail Feature

Creamy Chowder

Filled with Fresh Salt Spring Island Mussels, Local Wild Sockeye Salmon & Rock Cod, Scallops & Shrimp. Served with Fresh Baked Garlic Baguette.

Eats like a meal for $22 + tax.
Enjoy a healthy sized cup with the bread | $11 + tax

Paired with Driftwood Brewing Fat Tug West Coast IPA (Victoria)

Duncan Garage Café & Bakery

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Island Taste Trail Feature

Grilled Focaccia Sandwich

Paired with Cafe Latte made with Drumroaster Espresso. Drumroaster Coffee is roasted in Cobble Hill.

Feature price | Sandwich $12.50 | Latte $4.65 + tax

Vegetarian. Vegan options by request.

Gibby’s Café & Catering

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Island Taste Trail Feature

Signature Power Salad

Artisan greens, cucumber, peppers, cranberries, pumpkin & sunflower seeds, feta, all tossed in a succulent balsamic vinaigrette.

Paired with a caramel macchiato

Feature price | $18.95 + tax

Roast chicken wrap

Roasted Chicken, spinach, red onion, sliced peppers, tomatoes, jack cheese, & chipotle mayo.

Paired with a yogurt fruit smoothie

Feature price | $17.95 + tax

Homemade soup and cheese scone

Paired with fresh drip Karma coffee

Feature price | $16.95 + tax

Hank’s Bakery + Coffee

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Island Taste Trail Feature

Sourdough Fudgy Brownie

Meets a hot cup of Hank’s Roast coffee

Locally Roasted Peak’s Coffee, roasted in Duncan!

Feature price | $9 + Tax
Brownie $6 + Tax | Coffee $3 + Tax

Ironworks Cafe & Creperie

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Island Taste Trail Feature

Creamy Mushroom Crêpe

Made with True Grain (Cowichan Bay) Organic Flour.

Paired with their fall flight of 4 locally roasted coffees

Feature Price: $28.00 + Tax

Available all day. Vegetarian. Vegan and Gluten Free options.

Italian Kitchen & Deli @ Grove Hall Farm

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Island Taste Trail Feature

Dine at Home – Dinner for 2 – $21.00

Dine at Home – Dinner for 2 – Vegetarian – $17.50

Kitchen Take Out – Dinner for 2 or 4

Kitchen Take Out – Dinner for 2 or 4 – Vegetarian

Just Jakes Restaurant

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Island Taste Trail Feature

Burger & Beer

Enjoy our house-made craft Pale Ale brew with our Deluxe Cheddar burger! Fresh local ingredients crafted with love!

Paired with Arbutus Pale Ale made by the Craig Street Brewing Company

Feature Price | $18 + Tax. Available on Wednesdays!

Kahuna Burger

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Island Taste Trail Feature

Molokai Burger

The Molokai burger is the new standard for the classic cheeseburger, with aged cheddar cheese and a Hawaiian twist.

Paired with a Spinnakers Cola or Ginger Ale.

The Spinnakers Cola and Ginger Ale are locally made in Victoria. They provide the taste you know for soda with a delicious local twist.

Feature price | $18 + tax

Red Arrow Brewing Company

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Island Taste Trail Feature

12” pizza of your choice

House pizzas are made with locally sourced ingredients.

Paired with a flight of Red Arrow Beers (3 x 4 oz)

Feature Price | $25 + tax

Available all day. Vegetarian and Gluten Free Options available.

The Oak Taphouse

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Island Taste Trail Feature

Beer-Battered Fish & Chips

B&C Food’s locally-caught cod fried in Craig Street Brewing Company’s Shawnigan Irish Red Ale beer-infused batter

Paired with Craig Street Brewing Co. Shawnigan Irish Red Ale (Duncan)

Feature price | $16 Fish & Chips | $8 Pint of Craig Street’s Irish Red Ale + Tax

Tin Cup Espresso Bar

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Island Taste Trail Feature

House made Breakfast Sandwich

Paired with a medium Latte

Feature price | $14 + tax