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.
This Victoria hotel is on the Trans-Canada Highway and 5-minute drive from the Inner Harbournad features free Wi-Fi. Cable TV and a coffee maker are found in each wood-furnished room of the Island Travel Inn. A work desk and an iron are also included. Laundry facilities and vending machines are also available.
Victoria BC is a popular tourist destination, but there is no need to pay extra for this Victoria hotel! Free local calls and faxes, and wireless Internet. We're also pet friendly, bike friendly and motorcycle friendly. And we offer Free access to Steve Nash Fitness World, nearby. Ample free parking. Fully air conditioned. Complimentary Continental Breakfast.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 31.7km
Airport: 23.1km
Downtown Victoria: 3.7km
Our Victoria bed and breakfast provides river views, a terrace and free Wi-Fi. We are 8 km from Camosun College and 9.7 km from Royal Roads University. Each unit features a patio, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a hot tub and a hairdryer. There is a fridge and an electric tea pot and coffee machine.
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
The Strathcona Hotel, located in downtown Victoria has been family-owned and operated since 1946. The Strathcona Hotel is truly a unique Victorian landmark. This historic downtown hotel offers unique activities in Victoria both in its location within the downtown core and the attractions in the building itself. Hotel accommodations are reasonably priced for a downtown Victoria hotel.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 34.8km
Airport: 26.3km
Downtown Victoria: 0.4km
Our Victoria boutique hotel is a new place where budget meets luxury. Located in the garden setting of the famous Craigdarroch Castle, we're within walking distance to downtown Victoria, Belfry Theatre and the Jubilee Hospital. We welcome all the smart forward thinking travellers of the world seeking homestyle short term and long term boutique hotel accommodation as well as vacation rental suites.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 33.3km
Airport: 27.6km
Downtown Victoria: 3.1km
We are located on the scenic Gorge Waterway, only minutes from all of Victoria's major attractions. We pride ourselves on personal service, attention, and recognition and offer an ambiance which the big hotels often lack. Our hotel is pet friendly. We have Standard rooms, Home Office Rooms, Mini-suites, Deluxe Suites and Executive Suites. Group and corporate rates available.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 25.5km
Airport: 24.6km
Downtown Victoria: 2.9km
The Royal Scot Hotel & Suites is surrounded by almost an acre of beautifully landscaped gardens. The location is ideal! Situated one block from the world famous Inner Harbour. The Legislative Buildings (beautiful by day and spectacularly outlined by thousands of lights at night), the Royal British Columbia Museum and downtown shopping... are all within walking distance.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 35.9km
Airport: 27.4km
Downtown Victoria: 0.7km
Beautifully appointed Victoria BC hotel, located near the Inner Harbour, in the heart of downtown. Steps away are major attractions, shops, & restaurants. Complimentary continental breakfast & covered parking. 100% non-smoking studios & spacious suites each with a private balcony, fridge, free local calls & free H/S internet. Relax in the seasonal outdoor pool, whirlpool, sauna & fitness room.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 33.1km
Airport: 27.3km
Downtown Victoria: 0.8km
Set alongside the lush green fairways of the Bear Mountain Nicklaus co-designed golf course you will find the Westin Bear Mountain Hotel, featuring 156 guestrooms with expansive views of the fairways and nearby Mt. Finlayson. This luxury hotel welcomes you with a premium level of style, sophistication and elegance you'd expect from any world class resort - minutes from Victoria BC's inner harbour.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 31.9km
Airport: 26.1km
Downtown Victoria: 2.8km
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.
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
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
Close to downtown and Victoria's spectacular inner harbour, Fisher House Bed and Breakfast offers very comfortable accommodation and warm hospitality for both the vacation or business traveler. A gourmet continental breakfast to start your day will be served in the dining room or on the garden patio. Fisher House is open May 1st - September 30th (located in the city's James Bay neighborhood).
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 33.6km
Airport: 27.9km
Downtown Victoria: 1.5km
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.
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 Galiano Island accommodations include self-sufficient cottages with kitchen and bath ranging from studios to 2-bedroom cabins. No two cottages are alike. Each features local, original Art, a full complement of dishes, and linens for bed and bath which enhance the individuality of each unit. All cottages have a full private bath, well-equipped cooking facilities, cable TV and secure Wi-Fi.
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.
Boasting a 1-acre English garden, our Ganges B&B provides a full gourmet breakfast. A guest terrace is featured, and free Wi-Fi is offered in all guest units. A seating area is provided in each unit. Free toiletries are included for added convenience. Select units offer full kitchen facilities and a private bathroom. Provided daily, breakfast has eggs, fruit, pastries and yogurt.
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.
Hastings House Country House Hotel -- a small luxury country resort, spa and restaurant - sits on 22 acres on the waterfront of Ganges Harbour, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. Enjoy luxury lodging, fine dining, wellness and relaxation in a casually-elegant atmosphere. Explore British Columbia's natural beauty, Salt Spring's mild climate and the warmth and creativity of its people.
This charming Edwardian inspired B&B/Inn, is the area's only 5-Star property. Nine luxurious guestrooms, spa-like ensuite bathrooms and complimentary full breakfasts await. Stroll to local shops, restaurants and the spectacular Sidney waterfront. Centrally located, close to both BC & WA State ferries, airport, and only a short drive to Victoria and world famous Butchart Gardens.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 6.5km
Airport: 4.4km
Downtown Victoria: 27.7km
Downtown Sidney: 0.4km
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
This Sooke B&B offers panoramic forest and ocean view, and is opposite the Galloping Goose Trail for hiking and bicycling. Each unique accommodation includes a kitchenette and a gas fireplace. Rooms at this hotel offer a microwave, fridge and coffee-making facilities. Guests can have breakfast on the patio or delivered to their room. Adrena-line Zipline Adventure Tours is 5 km from the hotel.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 52.4km
Airport: 46.7km
Downtown Victoria: 27.7km
Downtown Sooke: 8.4km
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