Lake Cowichan-Port Renfrew-Sooke - this daytrip includes traveling from Lake Cowichan to Port Renfrew on the west coast of the Island. Visit the Botanical Beach and continue south along the coast to Sooke and then back up to Cobble Hill. There's a possibility you'll be seeing some wildlife, and there are several beaches to explore.

Salt Spring Island - Take the ferry from Crofton and spend the day exploring the largest of the Gulf Islands between Vancouver Island and the mainland. Go on a Saturday and visit the very popular market in the town of Ganges, or stop in at some of the artist studios on the self-guided Studio tour.

Cobble House is just 45-60 minutes away from downtown Victoria or the world-famous Butchart Gardens The "City of Gardens" as it is often called, does an annual Flower Count at the end of February! Beautiful gardens and parks, including Government House and Royal Roads, offer peaceful oasis among the hustle and bustle. You can easily spend several days in the Victoria area, but a definite highlight is the Royal BC Museum. Whale watching, afternoon tea, a city tour on a double-decker bus or a horsedrawn carriage, historic castles and residences including the Empress Hotel, the Galloping Goose trail, buskers on the causeway, fine dining, boating, golf, walks along the seashore - Victoria offers something for everyone.