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About the Area

"Genoa Bay is like a breath of fresh air in this sterile, denaturalized culture. It's a bit ramshackle and improvised, honest and eccentric - the way life ought to be. A rustic hideaway full of old wood sailboats, some of the last true individuals, genuinely good food and deafening silence. The kind of place...sailors, wooden boaters, romantics and intelligent sentimentalists hold close to their hearts" ~ Ferenc Mate', author "From a Bare Hull", "The World's Best Sailboats" and "The Hills of Tuscany".

The reviews are in

"This is a charming bay to visit when we aren't seeking total seclusion. We can drop anchor and relax, yet still indulge in people-watching. If we feel like stretching our legs, we hike the trail which leads from the marina up to Skinner Bluff and Mount Tzuhalem.

More often than not we opt to eat out when we visit here because the local restaurant (Genoa Bay Cafe) has a justified reputation for excellence."

Carolyn Ashmore Acs, "Gulf Island Day Trips", Pacific Yachting, July 2000, article (used with permission).

Resources

Marine and Weather Links

Canadian Coastguard
West Coast Marine Weather
Local Weather Warnings
Tides
Canadian Power & Sail Squadron

Tourism and Events

Tourism Cowichan
Events Calendar
City of Duncan
Accommodations

News

Pacific Yachting Magazine (BC)
Gulf Islands Driftwood News
Victoria Times Colonist Newspaper
Vancouver Newspaper
Cowichan Valley Citizen

Things to do

The surrounding Cowichan Valley region is renowned for its community tourism, agriculture and eco-tourism activities.

Hiking
Biking
Kayak Rentals
Maritime Museum
Ecology Station
Native Heritage Centre
Budget Car Rentals
Forest Museum
Golf Trips
Wine Tours
Totem Tours

Fishing
Crabbing
Shore Exploration
Diving
Shopping Excursions Local Garden Tours
Wildlife: Eagles, seals otters, heron, deer.
Fine Dining
Art Galleries

Links

Ocean Ecoventures: Tours,Whalewatching, Kayaking
Sue Coleman - Local Artist
Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
Local Vineyards
For The Golf Enthusiast
The Butchart Gardens - a 'Must See'
Duncan - City of Totems (and shopping!)
First Nations Cultural Centre - another 'Must See'
Maple Bay Marina
Affinity Guesthouse B&B