Beacon Hill Park and its Petting Zoo
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Victoria is the obvious hub of the South Vancouver Island. For more information on Victoria BC, please use this link to visit our Victoria page.
Saltspring Island is famous for being the home of artists and craftspeople who wanted to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. It is the largest (at 193.5 sq. km 121 sq. mi.) and most populated of the Vancouver Island from both Fulford Harbour and Vesuvius Bay.
Sooke is only 25 km (15.6 mi.) west of Victoria and feels like a different world. Known for its fishing and wildlife, it only elected its first mayor in November 1999.
Super 8 Victoria is just a 6-minute drive from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport. This British Columbia hotel features an on-site restaurant and guest rooms with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, coffee maker and ironing facilities. The hotel offers an ATM and laundry facilities for added convenience.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 30km
Airport: 24.4km
Downtown Victoria: 2.5km
This Victoria BC Bed and Breakfast Guest House Inn is a gracious old Victorian home built in 1912 in the Tudor style. We are located in Oak Bay, Victoria's Seaside Village, two blocks from the ocean and not far from Victoria's Inner Harbour. We have 11 guestrooms with full ensuite bathrooms, a fire place lounge, and a lovely sunroom. Enjoy a full gourmet breakfast in our Old English Dining Room.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 35.9km
Airport: 30.1km
Downtown Victoria: 5.5km
Overlooking Victoria Harbour, Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & GuestHouses is located 1.5 km from Victoria city centre. It features rooms with a spa bath and free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and a fireplace. Each has a private patio and a free beer and truffle tasting. A gourmet breakfast is delivered to the room each morning.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 32.5km
Airport: 26.8km
Downtown Victoria: 1.8km
Ideally located downtown Victoria, our award winning hotel is walking distance to all there is to see and do in Victoria BC. Our downtown Victoria hotel guestrooms feature free wireless high-speed Internet and individual climate control. All hotel rooms feature duvets and luxury linens, deluxe robes and many include spectacular Ocean and mountain views. Enjoy our Fire & Water Fish and Chop House.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 32.3km
Airport: 26.6km
Downtown Victoria: 0.4km
Our Bed & Breakfast is located in the heart of downtown Victoria. We offer a unique taste of traditional Edwardian comfort and hospitality, mixed with European flair. In our heritage home, guests can experience the romance of handcrafted four-poster beds and air jetted tubs to beautifully decorated family-style rooms. Our B&B also offers the personal service and ambience you look for!
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 33.5km
Airport: 27.8km
Downtown Victoria: 1.2km
Within walking distance of Victoria's Inner Harbour and attractions such as the BC Parliament Buildings, this historic hotel offers unique guestrooms and an on-site restaurant and pub. The hotel is conveniently located in close proximity to local attractions. Guests can enjoy pool, darts and keno at the on-site pub.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 35.9km
Airport: 27.4km
Downtown Victoria: 0.9km
This Victoria hotel is located next to the Inner Harbour, 2 blocks from downtown. The hotel offers 3 on-site restaurants, free Wi-Fi and spa services. The hotel features a mini-refrigerator and coffee maker in each guest room. All rooms are also equipped with cable TV and ironing facilities. Guests can relax in the sauna. The hotel is located close to various local attractions.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 33.2km
Airport: 27.5km
Downtown Victoria: 0.9km
This Victoria bed and breakfast offers uniquely decorated rooms with a wood burning fireplace and small fridge. Free Wi-Fi is available. A hot gourmet breakfast is delivered to each guest room. Cable TV and a CD/DVD player are provided in all rooms. In-room spa services are available. Guests can choose from Swedish aromatherapy massages and sports aromatherapy massages.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 32.3km
Airport: 26.6km
Downtown Victoria: 0.7km
This Victoria bed and breakfast is located along scenic Dallas Road, Victoria's stunning marine drive, near the Inner Harbour! Enjoy unforgettable ocean views from your suite in this 1912 Edwardian mansion. A full delicious meal is served each morning in our spectacular oceanview Buckingham Breakfast Room. We have everything from Bacon & Eggs, to our tasty Manor Omelette or Belgium Waffles.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 34.1km
Airport: 28.5km
Downtown Victoria: 2.6km
Our Victoria hotel on the harbour has a spectacular oceanfront letting you soak in the natural beauty and historic splendour of Victoria. Our full-service Victoria Harbour hotel features a 42-slip marina, award-winning restaurant, and gorgeous event spaces. Each of our well-appointed guest rooms has large windows and a private balcony. All rooms offer complimentary Wi-Fi as well as local calling.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 33.5km
Airport: 27.9km
Downtown Victoria: 1.2km
Our Victoria boutique hotel has expansive ocean, and residential views paired with an unparalleled array of luxury amenities and services. All rooms and suites offer at least one fireplace and large spa-inspired bathrooms in addition to flat screen HD TVs and wireless Internet. Many of our rooms and suites also offer either kitchenettes or full kitchens.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 36.4km
Airport: 30.8km
Downtown Victoria: 6.2km
Welcome to The Oswego, a fantastic boutique hotel located in the residential neighborhood of James Bay, downtown Victoria. This all suite property offers guests accommodation in an eclectic mix of rugged West Coast style and contemporary design.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 33.2km
Airport: 27.4km
Downtown Victoria: 0.9km
Our Brentwood Bay resort is Victoria's only 5-star oceanfront boutique resort. There are beautifully designed Oceansuites and Oceanvillas tailored for the luxury traveler. The resort is located in the heart of Victoria's wine-country, only 20 minutes from downtown, and just across the bay from Butchart Gardens. We offer seaside dining in the awe-inspiring Dining Room with floor to ceiling windows.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 18.5km
Airport: 13.2km
Downtown Victoria: 22.2km
Downtown Brentwood Bay: 1.8km
Downtown Sidney: 13.5km
Our Brentwood Bay guest suites have a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests. All rooms boast a kitchenette and a private bathroom. The rooms are equipped with a patio with views of the garden. Flat-screen TV with cable channels, microwave, a coffee machine, a shower and a desk.
Welcome to the Wessex Inn "by the sea". A quaint tudor style Inn located right in Cowichan Bay and adjacent to Hecate waterfront park and boat ramp. Your ocean view awaits! Allow our friendly staff to help make your style an enjoyable one.
Our waterfront retreat haven is on Galiano Island in BC's Gulf Islands. Our quiet, creative spaces are perfect for getting away any time of the year. You can be entirely cocooned in a cozy, nurturing accommodation to relax and recharge your batteries on your own. Create a personal retreat drawing on massage, reiki, and a myriad of special services and features to enhance your time away.
Set on 9 acres of private forest land on Galiano Island, Woodstone Manor is a magical place to enjoy a romantic getaway or family vacation. Our unique dining Room & Patio offers menus of food prepared by our executive chef! With only 12 rooms, it's the perfect size for an intimate wedding or to gather with family and friends for a celebration.
Our Ganges property features a garden and is surrounded by natural attractions such as parks and a lake. The property is 8 km from Salt Spring Vineyards. At the guesthouse, the rooms come with a closet. Every room comes with a private bathroom and free toiletries, and selected rooms have a patio. At Thistle Dew Cottage, each room is equipped with a seating area.
Located on North Pender Island, we have been receiving visitors since 1983, and underwent a full renovation in 2017. A short walk from Oak Bluffs Park, We sits at the highest point of one of Pender Island’s most stunning viewpoints, and is one of only spots offering 360 degree views. Surrounded by 10 acres of private land, It’s the ultimate getaway for individuals of any age.
These pet friendly cottages, located in Port Renfrew, are just 3.5 km from Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Each cottage features a full kitchen and free Wi-Fi. Each cottage is tastefully decorated in neutral colours and nature-inspired art. A dining area is included. Guests can relax on the covered deck complete with loungers and a fire pit. BBQ facilities are available.
Distances to…
Downtown Port Renfrew: 1.3km
Our motel is in Saanichton, which is 5 mins away from Sidney BC. We are close to the Victoria International Airport, BC Ferry terminal at Swartz Bay, and the Washington State Ferry terminal to Anacortes WA. In addition we are only 4 miles from Butchart Gardens and a short drive north of downtown Victoria BC. We are always economically priced and have a White Spot family restaurant next door.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 12.1km
Airport: 6.3km
Downtown Victoria: 20.4km
Downtown Saanichton: 1.6km
Downtown Sidney: 7km
We are perched directly across from the largest inner harbour and marina in the Gulf Islands. We offer 7 fully furnished luxury suites, each accommodating up to 6 people. You can walk to restaurants, grocery stores, shops, beaches and parks. Fly directly into the harbour on a float plane, or moor your boat and we're just steps away.
With a private terrace, boat mooring and beach, this completely non-smoking Salt Spring Island accommodation includes suites with a kitchenette and an electric fireplace. An oceanfront hot tub with bathrobes and slippers is available. A 40-inch flat-screen satellite TV and a selection of DVDs are included. The bathroom features heated porcelain tile floors.
Our hotel is in beautiful Sidney-by-the-Sea, only 2 minutes to and from the Anacortes WA State Ferry Terminal and from the BC Ferry Terminals. The Victoria International Airport is a 5 minute drive away. Explore the greater Victoria area and its many attractions including Butchart Gardens. We have a large fitness area, guest laundry facilities, high speed Internet, a family restaurant and more.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 5.9km
Airport: 3.8km
Downtown Victoria: 27.1km
Downtown Sidney: 0.2km
Offering a welcome basket to guests on arrival, this waterfront Sooke property features a private beach with views of the Pacific Ocean and Olympic Mountains. A cable flat-screen TV and free WiFi are included in each room. Select suites offer a kitchenette where the guest can prepare and enjoy meals in-suite for added comfort and convenience.
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