Beacon Hill Park and its Petting Zoo
There's a temptation here when discussing Victoria's Beacon Hill Children's Farm to say the writer of this article got his goat.
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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.
Once the stately home of William Joseph and Amelia Jane Pendray, come and admire our Inn and Tea House. We are located on Victoria's Inner Harbour, a short walk from Victoria's great restaurants, shops and attractions. Our distinctive, immaculately appointed rooms have been renovated to maintain their original character, while providing modern amenities guests come to expect from an upscale hotel.
This Victoria hotel is a destination unto itself, with a commanding location on the Inner Harbour. It is a local favourite for dining with versatile restaurants plus its world renowned Afternoon Tea which has been enjoyed by royalty, celebrities and dignitaries. Take time for this teatime experience.Also featured is the highly acclaimed Willow Stream Spa - one of the best in Canada.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 32.7km
Airport: 27.1km
Downtown Victoria: 0.2km
This convenient downtown Victoria hotel is ideal for guests visiting the many attractions including Antiques Row for shopping. Spacious guest rooms and suites are equipped with free wireless high-speed Internet access, 37-inch flat screen televisions and cable TV. The on-site restaurant, is Stone's Throw. there is also a fitness centre, guest laundry, business centre and meeting facilities.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 31.7km
Airport: 26km
Downtown Victoria: 0.9km
Our Victoria bed and breakfast offers the best of both worlds: a tranquil B&B experience on the water. A welcoming and relaxing atmosphere awaits you, as well as warm hospitality and wonderful views. Enjoy golfing, fishing and sightseeing. Enjoy the view in a comfortable sitting area, which includes TV/DVD/Video and fireplace, or from your own private patio area outside the garden doors.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 40.9km
Airport: 35.3km
Downtown Victoria: 16.2km
Within walking distance of Victoria's Inner Harbour, this hotel offers comfortable guestrooms with free high-speed internet access as well as an on-site restaurant. The hotel features guestrooms with luxurious Aveda bath products. Guests will also appreciate fresh fruit upon arrival as well as access to the on-site fitness center and relaxing, full-service spa.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 32.2km
Airport: 26.6km
Downtown Victoria: 0.3km
Featuring an outdoor pool and hot tub, this resort hotel is located on Fisherman's Wharf in Victoria. A balcony with a gas BBQ is provided with each unit. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Every room is fitted with a cable TV, DVD player, and a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom.
Set on 1.6 acres with landscaped gardens, this Victoria motel is 4 km from Cordova Bay Golf Course. Simple guest rooms at Cherry Tree Inn include cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Cordova Bay Beach is a 5-minute drive away where guests can kayak or swim. Hatley Park National Historic Site and Hatley Castle are 13.8 km away.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 21.4km
Airport: 15.8km
Downtown Victoria: 11.6km
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
Located in the heart of the business and shopping district, while just a short walk to Victoria's Inner Harbour, the Bedford Regency is Victoria's Best Kept Secret. The Bedford embodies old world charm and understated elegance. This boutique-style hotel captures the charm of yesteryear, while providing guests with all of today's modern conveniences.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 35.1km
Airport: 26.5km
Downtown Victoria: 0.5km
This Victoria / Langford bed and breakfast is on a farm with a forest setting only 14 km from Victoria. Daily breakfast features fresh local produce. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Our guest room has garden views with a flat-screen cable TV and desk. An en suite bathroom offers free toiletries and a hairdryer.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 33.3km
Airport: 27.7km
Downtown Victoria: 13.2km
Overlooking Victoria's beautiful inner harbor and the historic Parliament buildings, the Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel features luxurious accommodations, first-class amenities and exceptional service in the heart of the city. Guests can enjoy in-room spa treatments. Only a short distance from the Regent Waterfront, guests will be able to discover a variety of popular attractions.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 32km
Airport: 26.4km
Downtown Victoria: 0.35km
Our Victoria Inn is Located in the heart of Victoria. We offer you Victorian décor, an onsite bar/lounge and a billiards room. Rooms feature a flat-screen cable TV. All of our rooms have charming décor with antique-styled furniture. Select rooms offer a seating area. We also provide a fitness centre, and a business centre available for our guests convenience.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 32.7km
Airport: 27.1km
Downtown Victoria: 0.2km
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
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.
With beautiful views of the Strait of Georgia, this Mill Bay bed and breakfast features a lush garden. Its suite includes a spa-style bathroom with a rain shower and body jets. A private patio and hardwood floors are found in the elegant suite. A 32-inch flat-screen TV, full kitchenette and free Wi-Fi are also included. Breakfast at the Bayview can be enjoyed in the guests’ rooms.
Choose from a diverse array of beautifully appointed, pet-friendly Pender Island resort accommodations - perfect for families, couples, groups and boaters. Enjoy outdoor activities on the sparkling water from our private marina, soak in our outdoor swimming pools (two), or simply relax in your private cottage villa or lodge accommodations for a rejuvenating West Coast Island experience.
The suite offers a three course breakfast served each morning. Free WiFi is available. The suite has its own private entrance, 6 person hot tub and patio, and flat screen TV. Keurig coffee machine, microwave, and mini refrigerator are also provided. Butchart Gardens is 10 minutes' drive away and Victoria city center is 20 minutes' drive away.
Located in Saanichton, 22 mi from Duncan, The Inlet Bed & Breakfast provides a garden and free WiFi. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy an American breakfast. The Inlet Bed & Breakfast offers a terrace. Victoria is 16 mi from the accommodations, while Sidney is 5.6 mi away. The nearest airport is Victoria International Airport, 3.1 mi from The Inlet Bed & Breakfast.
Decorated in a French design, this Salt Spring Island countryside house is opposite Ruckle Provincial Park. A full kitchen and 2 covered decks are available at the cottage. Fulford Ferry to Swartz Bay is 15 minutes’ drive away. The hotel features stained glass windows, a wood stove and is furnished in antiques. A full bathroom and an additional outdoor shower are available.
This property is a 7-minute walk from the beach. Located 5 minutes' walk from the beach, Belle Maison Auprès De La Mer offers accommodations 8 minutes from downtown Sidney. A complimentary daily breakfast is offered. A view of the mountains, sea or garden is enjoyed from the guest rooms at this holiday home. Free toiletries and a hair dryer are offered in each guest bathroom.
Sidney Waterfront Inn & Spa is located on the waterfront at the foot of Beacon Ave, far from the highway noise, in Sidney BC on the Saanich Peninsula twenty mins from Victoria & 5 mins from B.C. Ferries. We are close to Butchart Gardens and 5 mins from the Victoria International Airport. All rooms are fogged with Vital Oxide to kill the COVID-19 virus. Please see our website for more info.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 3km
Airport: 4.9km
Downtown Victoria: 26.9km
Downtown Sidney: 0.6km
Our location and amenities make us the perfect fit when traveling to Vancouver Island for business or pleasure. We're conveniently located in Sidney, minutes away from the Victoria International Airport and the main ferry links from mainland Vancouver, the Gulf Islands and Washington State. We are only 15 minutes from the world famous Butchart Gardens & Butterfly World.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 5.8km
Airport: 3.7km
Downtown Victoria: 26.9km
Downtown Sidney: 0.4km
Located along Sooke Harbor, this property features ocean views and a hot tub. Free Wi-Fi and on-site parking are included. A cable TV and a seating area are featured in each accommodations at Seascape Inn. A kitchenette is offered in the cottage, suite and studio units at this property. Full kitchen facilities and a barbecue are provided in the three-bedroom house.
5 acres with 1500 ft waterfront for our Guesthouse! 3 rooms, each with private entrance, 2 queen-sized beds, private washroom, large shared living room, big screen TV, huge decks & hot tub. Continental breakfast.
Our Waterfront Cottage has 1 bedroom with queen size bed, bathroom, kitchen, dining area, living room, pull-out queen size bed, TV, fireplace, oceanside deck, BBQ & hot tub for 2.
Perched cliffside on Possession Point on Vancouver Islands’ West Coast – only 60 minutes from Victoria or 30 minutes from the centre of Sooke – your oceanic cottage will sweep you off your feet. SookePoint Resort features studio, one and two-bedroom cottage suites, all with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean so you can relax in our spacious suites.
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