The seaside village of Cowichan Bay - with its eclectic collection of shops and restaurants situated amongst the wharves, sail boats, fishing boats and floating homes - is one of the most picturesque locations on Vancouver Island. Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay offers 56 spacious suites - each equipped with a master bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette as well as a comfortable living and dining area.
Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay is idyllically nestled in the heart of Cowichan Valley, situated between Victoria and Nanaimo.
4th Annual Spot Prawn Festival Offers Fun Activities For Everyone
May 1, 2012 | Written by lisa | No Comments
The Spot Prawn Festival is coming May 12th and 13th and Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay is thrilled to show our support.
There are many great activities planned throughout the weekend for adults and children alike.
For Adults
Friday May 11th there is a Gala Fundraiser from 6:00-9:00pm at the new Maritime Centre.
Saturday May 12th brings Chef’s Prawn Cooking Demonstrations throughout the day with several fabulous chefs including Robert Clark, head chef of Vancouver’s “C Restaurant”.
Chef Dan Hudson is preparing prawn canapés for a Wine and Prawn Pairing both Saturday and Sunday.
For The Family
Stop by the Maritime Centre Open House to explore galleries, build a wooden model boat, and sample some hors d’oeuvres.
Then stop to get the kid’s faces painted, eat lunch at the food fair, and be entertained with a variety of live music.
For Sunday May 13th book your reservation at Terrain Kitchen for our delicious Mother’s Day Buffet Brunch. We’ll be offering a variety of Spot Prawn dishes, coffee, tea, and a complimentary mimosa for Mom. Seating is available at 9:30am, 11:30am and 1:30pm. Book your reservation at 250-597-0050.
Enjoy some quality time with your family while taking in the sights, sounds, and especially tastes of the Cowichan Bay Spot Prawn Festival this Mother’s Day weekend. It’s worth the visit.
Guest Blog: Dr. Tara Tunstall from HeartMind Consulting
April 20, 2012 | Written by lisa | No Comments
It gives me great pleasure to welcome Dr. Tara Tunstall from HeartMind Consulting — a proud contributor to our Personalize Your Experience custom package builder — to our blog.
Hi All,
I am happy to be guest blogging on this bright spring day. As part of Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay’s Personalize Your Experience (PYE) packages, I have put together several special offers. But first, allow me to introduce myself.
My name is Dr. Tara Tunstall, owner of HeartMind Consulting located inside Oceanfront Suites. I have been a registered psychologist for 20 years, a certified yoga teacher for 6, and a certified life and leadership coach for 2 years. I have had the luxury of incredible training, experience and credentials which I’ve used to craft a wonderful program designed for the mind, body and soul.
I have a spring weekend workshop April 27-29, designed to support you in letting go of old patterns that no longer serve you, and to develop attributes to bring more life and meaning into your day-to-day being. This weekend will include a variety of activities including yoga, dance, creative activities and meditation. This fall (September 21-23) there will be a similar offering, but bringing in the earth, air, fire and water elements through a combination of outdoor activities and inner reflections.
As a coach I can tailor a program to help you achieve your self-improvement goals. This can be around stress or anxiety management, moving past hurdles, finding inspiration in day-to-day life, becoming more engaged in the life you have, and many other areas. We would begin with a few office-based experiences while you are here at the hotel, then follow up with regular phone sessions to keep your momentum going.
I also offer sessions to create an individualized approach to meditation and/or mindfulness for stress reduction. I have EMwaves devices available so that you can actually monitor your stress level, and the physiological changes associated with any practice you choose to take on.
I am currently taking a break from teaching yoga, but when it is warm enough I will offer classes on the lovely Oceanside deck at the hotel.
Whatever you choose to enhance your stay at the Oceanfront Suites, it is my hope that you will bring the long-term benefits home with you. The Cowichan Bay area is rich with offerings. Talk to me today to learn where to find the best local options around.
Cheers and enjoy your stay,
Tara
Cowichan Bay Is The Perfect Place To Go Whale Watching
April 17, 2012 | Written by lisa | No Comments
Have you ever taken a whale watching tour? It is a truly unique and amazing experience! Many of our guests at Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay come to Cowichan Bay to experience the wonder of seeing so much wildlife up close. It is not something you’ll soon forget.
Last spring was actually the first time since 1979 when Humpback Whales have been spotted in this area. These truly amazing ‘gentle giants’ can grow as large as 50 feet and seem to be slowly making a comeback thanks to conservation efforts. We’re hoping they’ll return again this spring.
Orcas are also a sight to be seen, especially because they tend to travel in large groups. Sometimes there can be as many as 30 in a pod. What a sight!
If you’ve never been whale watching before, book a stay Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay and come experience the opportunity of a lifetime to see these beautiful animals up close. Be sure to bring your camera!
