Located on the west arm of Shawnigan Lake, The Lakehouse at Shawnigan offers casual yet sophisticated lakeside dining with breathtaking water views and dockside parking. Our menus change seasonally to highlight the best of Cowichan Valley farms, wineries, cideries, and distilleries. Whether you’re arriving by boat, bike, or car, enjoy fresh farm-to-table cuisine, warm hospitality, and a setting designed for making memories. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or special occasions, The Lakehouse is where the beauty of Shawnigan Lake meets the best local flavours.
The spark of inspiration for the café began in Paris in 2008. Scottish-born Isobel (who has a lifelong passion for all things French) persuaded her Turkish husband and two teenage daughters to uproot from Vancouver and travel to France for 6 months. They took in Paris, Bordeaux, St. Tropez, Marseille and Nice, all while sampling the café life. The girls (with computers in tow) soon became accustomed to the relaxing café experience.
Dr. Steve Truch is one of the most prominent learning psychologists in North America. Dr. Steve Truch This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it is the director of The Reading Foundation, which he started in Calgary in 1990 and in Vancouver in 1994. He has specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities as a school psychologist and Director of The Reading Foundation for over 30 years. His extensive range of experience with parents, school districts, teachers, and students has given him and The Reading Foundation a North American reputation for excellence and integrity of service. He also taught junior high school language arts for several years before he entered graduate school, where he specialized in learning theory. Dr. Truch has had numerous books, articles and research reports published over the years. The results of the clinical work in reading and spelling at The Reading Foundation have been published in the renowned Annals of Dyslexia. The more recent results with the Discover Math® Program have been published in the British Columbia Learning Assistance Teacher's Association Newsletter. In both cases, the outcomes offer solid evidence for the success of The Reading Foundation's approach.
The Kitchen Dada offers a vibrant sushi bar and grill experience with fresh, locally inspired dishes and convenient take-out options, perfect for quick meals or delivery.
New Salon to Dunbar opened Since July 2008 The shop is happy to provide after hours requests by appointment only. Group packages including refreshments and private use of the shop are available including gift certificates
Come savor a delectable dish at Wolf & Hound Restaurant. Come unwind at the bar with a refreshment and recline on their terrace beneath the sun. They are open late all week. You can get there not only by public transit but also by bicycle.