Here are some nearby attractions, activities, and areas of interest that await your discovery.
Our Town of Chemainus (1 minute from Eagle Rock)
Chemainus, BC is located in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is a small,
waterfront community popular for outdoor murals, performing arts and recreation.
The community is well known for two attractions - the Chemainus Murals and the Chemainus Theater; two venues
which attract many to the community throughout the year.
The village is a sightseeing destination itself. There is an upper downtown section and an older lower downtown
section. The buildings are decorated with giant murals along with hanging flower baskets. The streets display
gardens, blooming trees, wood and stone carvings and statues.
Activities enjoyed in the community include boating, golfing, cycling, sailing, fishing, scuba diving, swimming,
sight-seeing, sea kayaking, canoeing and hiking. Waterwheel Park is the main park in the community. It overlooks
the harbor and provides some great marine views.
Victoria - The Capital City of British Columbia (1 hour from Eagle Rock)
Victoria holds the prestigious title as British Columbia's capital city located on the southern tip of Vancouver
Island. Victoria is surrounded by natural beauty, a vibrant harbor, colorful native history and architecture.
This blooming city has green spaces and flowering borders in abundance and is fondly referred to as 'The Garden City'.
Amongst the nostalgic ambiance of Victoria, as with the many other parts of Vancouver Island, you'll find a wide
array of things to do, whether it's adventure by land, air or sea. Whatever your itinerary dictate this diverse
city has lots to offer from outdoor quests, a wide range of restaurants offering cuisine from around the world,
shopping galore, museums, culture & the arts. There's a wealth of tours to suit all and the tours are a terrific
way to capture the highlights of the city.
Butchart Gardens: Established since the early 1990s and now designated a National Historic site this majestic 55
acres of breathtaking gardens, open year round, with each season offering a unique sensory experience with sways of
flora and fauna. For more detailed information & directions check out:
http://www.butchartgardens.com/
Royal BC Museum: Found within Victoria's Inner harbor, as one of the city's most acclaimed attractions together with
the National Geographic IMAX Theater located within its grounds. Find out more:
www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
The Pacific Undersea Gardens: Another main attraction in the Inner harbor area. The building reaches down 5m (15 ft)
and offers an ideal opportunity to view and become interactive with the aquatic life of the Pacific Ocean including
the seal pup rehabilitation tank. Meander through the underwater aquarium and then become up close & personal with
the showcase of marine life including that of Armstrong, a giant Pacific octopus that all become the stars at underwater
Theater with regular daily shows. Find more details at
www.pacificunderseagardens.com
There is so much to do and contemplate for your itinerary in Victoria and the surrounding areas, the above is just a
taste of what you might want to consider, but for a more comprehensive view of what's on offer go to
http://www.tourismvictoria.ca
Nanaimo (20 minutes from Eagle Rock)
Nanaimo is the second largest city on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island and is located along the Straits of Georgia. With one of
the mildest and sunniest climates in Canada it makes a wonderful year round destination. Nanaimo is framed by stunning natural scenery
from the shimmering ocean to the lush rain forest, to the magnificent mountain ranges and its 200+ parks and protected green spaces.
Fondly known as 'the harbor city ' it has recently been reinventing itself and this exciting, vibrant and most beautiful city is coming
of age, with a laid back lifestyle, warm and friendly hospitality, great value for money, an endless choice of activities, places to
explore and things to do, from lush tropical rain forests, cascading waterfalls to pristine sandy beaches.
Nanaimo comes framed by a 5km (3mile) harborside walkway, perfect for exploring tidepools, sandy beaches, fishing piers and busy marinas.
Dotted along the way you can come by hand crafted treasures and sample some of Nanaimo's best restaurants and cafés. Observe the bustle
and soak up the lively atmosphere of this working harbor set against a picturesque landscape and the prominent Mount Benson.
Nanaimo
Calendar of Events
Vancouver Island Events
Recommended Restaurants
Odika Cafe
Dancing Bean Cafe
Chemainus Parks and Wildlife
http://www.hellobc.com/
Art and Museums
Chemainus Murals Tour (1 minute from Eaglerock)
Classical Music - St. Michael's Presents (1 minute from Eaglerock)
BC Forest Discovery Centre (10 minutes from Eaglerock)
Artwork by Sheryl Sawchuk (1 minute from Eaglerock)
Wax Museum (1 hour from Eaglerock)
Minitureworld (1 hour from Eaglerock)
Wild Play Park
Bungy Jumping
Zip Line
King Swing
Monkido Aerial Tree Course
Wild Play Park Nanaimo
Cycling in the Vancouver Island Region
Cowichan Valley Rail Trail (20 minutes from Eaglerock)
Gulf Islands (15 minutes from Eaglerock)
Galloping Goose Trail (1 hour from Eaglerock)
Seaside Cycling Route (1 hour from Eaglerock)
Hiking in the Vancouver Island
. Mount Tzouhalem
. Maple Mountain
. Mount Sicker
. Grace Road
. Mount Richards
. Mount Prevost
. Map 1 - Mount Tzouhalem and Stoney Hill
. Map 2 - Mount Richards and Maple Maple Mountain
. Map 3 - Mount Prevost and Mount Sicker
. Map 4 - Mount Sicker
Live Theater
Chemainus Theater (1 minute from Eaglerock) Chemainus Theatre Festival
Spa, Wine and High Tea
High Tea Twisted Sisters, Chemainus (1 minute from Eaglerock)
High Tea Empress Hotel, Victoria (1 hour from Eaglerock)
Cowichan Valley Wine Tours (20 minutes from Eaglerock)
Spa Treatments (1 minute from Eaglerock)
Whale Watching Fishing & Scuba Diving
Whale Watching (15 minutes from Eaglerock),
Fishing (15 minutes from Eaglerock
Invictus Charters
Fish Tactics
Scuba Diving (5 minutes from Eaglerock)
Xihwu Reef Sunken 737 Airplane (Eagle Rock overlooks the reef)
Kindred Spirit Kayak Company (10 minutes from Eaglerock)
Sealegs Kayaking Adventures (10 minutes from Eaglerock)
Golf
Arbutus Ridge Golf & Country Club - rated #1 Destination Golf Course in British Columbia by Golf Nerve Magazine,
Cobble Hill -250-743-5100 (30 minutes from Eaglerock)
Cowichan Golf & Country Club - semi private course, intermediate challenge, host to many tournaments
5 km south of Duncan - 250-746-5333 (15 minutes from Eaglerock)
March Meadows Golf Club - Voted Vancouver Island's best 9 hole Golf Course - Honeymoon Bay 250-749-6241,(
50 minutes from Eaglerock)
Mount Brenton Golf Course- 18 hole course, Chemainus 250 246-9322 (3 minutes from Eaglerock)
Duncan Meadows Golf and Country Club Championship 18 hole par 72 facility. Practice facility available
Duncan, 250-746-8993 (10 minutes from Eaglerock)
Rainforest (1 hour from Eaglerock)
http://www.coastalrevelations.com/vancouver_island_rainforest_eco_tours/
Saltspring Island (30 minutes from Eaglerock)
Saltspring Island
Lavender Farm
Nearby Communities
Cowichan Bay, Crofton, Duncan, Genoa Bay, Ladysmith, Maple Bay, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake.
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