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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.
Getaway to a wilderness playground: take your pick of adventures at your doorstep. Pedder Bay RV Resort & Marina in Metchosin, 40 mins from Victoria, is a full-service RV Resort with pull through and oceanfront sites. Enjoy boat rentals, kayak and bike rentals, access to biking and hiking trails and a freshwater lake. Come stay for a day, a week or a month, and enjoy the best of Vancouver Island.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 52.3km
Airport: 47km
Downtown Victoria: 29.5km
Nestled between the shores of Cordova Bay and the riveting vistas of Mt. Douglas our Resort is the ultimate destination for your next visit to beautiful Victoria. This Nature Lover's Paradise is located on the edge of 500 acres of rainforest minutes away from downtown Victoria and the Butchart Gardens. This European style Resort with North American Luxury features stunning Pacific Ocean views.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 26.5km
Airport: 20.7km
Downtown Victoria: 13.3km
On Galiano Island, we are situated at the base of the famous Bodega Ridge, with magnificent views of Trincomali channel, the surrounding Gulf Islands and the Vancouver Island mountains. There are seven log cabins each with three bedrooms, a kitchen, woodstove and sundeck. The gently sloping terrain of the property has extensive landscaping, ponds, native plants, and rock sculpture.
Peaceful and secluded! Just four cottages nestled in a park-like setting on St. Mary Lake. Cottages have fully equipped kitchens, fire-viewing woodstoves, and bar-b-ques. Swim float, docks, sandy beach, complimentary boats. Excellent swimming and fishing. Open year round, weekly rates. Salt Spring's best kept secret! Reservations: (250) 537-5977/ www.mapleridgecottages.com.
Tranquil park-like setting on Mayne Island with Ocean views from the property, steps to beach and just minutes from beautiful Bennett Bay and the new Southern Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. Kitchens, decks, barbeques, many with wood burning fireplaces. Designated pet cottages. BC Approved Accommodation. Recommended by "Frommer's Best Places" and other fine Travel Guides!
Featuring a private-beach, this Port Renfrew oceanfront lodge is a 90-minute drive from Victoria. After a day of on-site fishing, guests can relax with a game of pool. Simply furnished with warm décor, all rooms feature a private bathroom. Select rooms have mountain or sea views. A spacious patio complete with BBQ facilities is also the site of outdoor entertainment.
Our award-winning RV Resort is along the shores of the beautiful Saanich Peninsula. Oceanside RV is open year-round and boasts full-service facilities for long-term, short-term and holiday stays. Amenities include 3 separate buildings, all with washrooms, showers and laundries. The office building has a small convenience store. Our functional cookhouse features a large BBQ for group gatherings.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 13.7km
Airport: 8.9km
Downtown Victoria: 22km
Downtown Saanichton: 3.7km
Downtown Sidney: 8.8km
Nestled on 6 wooded acres with lake views, this bed and breakfast is located on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. A river rock fireplace is featured in each cottage at Casa Del Mar. All comfortably furnished cottages are equipped with tea and coffee-facilities and a microwave. Guests can kick back and relax on the patio. BBQ facilities are available.
Quarrystone House is situated on 5 acres on a ridge, with stunning ocean & sunset views to the west & open pastoral views to the east. This dramatic yet peaceful setting creates the perfect escape where you can enjoy tranquil luxury and ensured privacy all year round. Relax on your secluded balcony or soak in your own Jacuzzi tub and enjoy the spectacular sunsets behind Vancouver Island.
Only 2 minutes’ from the beach on St. Mary Lake, the Salt Spring Carriage House B&B is located in Ganges on Salt Spring Island. A daily breakfast is served each morning. A fireplace, dining table and seating area are provided in the suite at this bed and breakfast. A kitchenette offers a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker. A private bathroom includes free toiletries.
This accommodation is 5 minutes' walk from Ganges village centre on Salt Spring Island. It features landscaped gardens and waterfalls. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Each guest room at this hotel has a theme, such as jungle or nautical. Select rooms have an en suite bathroom or a microwave and refrigerator. Guests can go bird watching and help themselves to fruit from the trees.
Overlooking Piers Island and Swartz Bay, this stately bed and breakfast stands among the forest of the northern Saanich Peninsula. Free Wi-Fi is provided in every room. This hotel offers soft, decorative rooms that feature a view of the water or island. One room also features direct access to a sundeck and chairs. Wild birds including hummingbirds like to visit the property.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 5.7km
Airport: 10.6km
Downtown Victoria: 33.4km
Downtown Sidney: 7.2km
Boasting panoramic ocean views and a private beach, this 5 acre waterfront property is located in Sooke. A microwave and fridge feature in each unit. Free Wi-Fi is included. Victoria city center is 31 mi away. A patio with a BBQ is offered with each unit at Points West Oceanfront Resort. All units offer sea and Olympic Mountain views. Cottages are equipped with kitchens.
The largest, service oriented RV Park on Southern Vancouver Island. Located in beautiful Victoria with 300 full hook up sites.
Fort Victoria RV Park & Campground
Victoria
340 Island Hwy 1A
Our breathtaking panoramic ocean view is the perfect backdrop for your stay in Victoria.
Nestled in a quaint residential area, with the ocean for a neighbour.
Surf Motel
Victoria
290 Dallas Road
We are a 60 site full service RV Park complete with showers and laundry facilities located on Victoria's inner harbour. We are located in historic Esquimalt and offer our clients the best view in town.
Westbay Marine Village & RV Park
Victoria
453 Head Street
Enjoy the peaceful country setting at the Beehive all year long. Adjacent to Mill Bay Nature Park, explore the forest trails and creeks that lead to beautiful salt-water tides. Enjoy the natural surroundings while still being only minutes away from all the services of the town of Mill Bay. A great place for a weekend getaway or year round residence. We offer sites and rates to suit everyone.
Beehive RV Park & Campground
Mill Bay
780 Kilmalu Road
The Inn is situated on 7 acres of wooded tranquility adjacent to Prior Centennial Provincial Park. Our unique mid-island location is quiet enough to attract the deer on the island, yet only minutes away from all the the amenities. An ideal setting for cyclists, hikers and motorists seeking a quiet retreat.
Woods On Pender
Pender Island
4709 Canal Road
At our Port Renfrew lodge, guests will enjoy ocean view accommodation in our Lodge Suites, Yurts or Cabin, complimented by a wonderful hot breakfast included with your stay. With advance notice, guests may join us for our three course dinner using many Vancouver Island ingredients, fresh local salmon, halibut and freshly grown local vegetables in season.
Soule Creek Lodge
Port Renfrew
6215 Powder Main Rd.
Beautifully situated campsites in an old growth forest connecting to the 'off leash' Mouat Park Trails, just a 10-minute walk to all the amenities in downtown Ganges. All the walk-in tent sites and the camper/RV sites have fire rings. The water throughout the campground is good for drinking and there are water and electric hook-ups in the camper/RV sites.
Garden Faire Campground
Salt Spring Island
305 Rainbow Road
Quiet and bright country cottage with all the comforts of home. A one-bedroom separate cottage with a full kitchen, deck with BBQ, library of books, magazines, DVDs & CDs. Breakfast foods provided to make breakfast at your leisure. Quiet north end location with walks, farm, nature reserve and studios nearby. Enjoy a weaving or photography retreat or a quiet getaway. Island peace & tranquility.
Honeysuckle Cottage B&B Retreat
Salt Spring Island
201 North View Place
Newly opened campground centrally located 1 km from Ganges. Tenting and easy access RV sites with full hook-ups. Nestled in the woods, the Saltspring Island RV sites are easily accessible for large units and have water, power and septic hook-ups. Tent sites vary from very sunny to partly shaded.
Mowhinna Creek Campground
Salt Spring Island
515 Fulford-Ganges Rd
We invite you to be our guest. Stay in your own well-appointed cottage. You will be delighted with the cleanliness and comfort. Relax on your own private deck overlooking Saint Mary Lake.
St. Mary Lake Resort
Salt Spring Island
1170 North End Road
Located.at the foot of the Georgia Strait where the Strait meets Boundary Pass, these cottages are ideal for those who want to get away to a locale promising peace and tranquility in the midst of abundant wildlife and towering fir trees where bald eagles perch.
East Point Resort
Saturna Island
723 Tumbo Channel Road
Saturna Lodge is a quiet luxurious French style country hotel where you can take some special time for yourself. Saturna Lodge's Restaurant serves the finest cuisine in an innovative Pacific Northwest style using fresh organic ingredients.
Saturna Lodge & Restaurant
Saturna Island
130 Payne Road
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