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.
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
Located in Victoria, this accommodation features an on-site café. Free Wi-Fi is included in all guest rooms. The fully licensed cafe features a fusion-style menu with vegetarian options. The cafe offers free Wi-Fi with live shows and events every night. A fridge is available in the guest rooms. Most rooms offer access to a shared bathroom whilst some have a private bathroom.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 31.7km
Airport: 26.1km
Downtown Victoria: 1.2km
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
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.
Sandman Hotel Victoria is one mile from Victoria Inner Harbor. The hotel features a business center, free parking and free Wi-Fi in every room. The rooms include a coffee maker and hairdryer and are equipped with air conditioning and cable TV. Sandman Hotel is 2 miles from the Royal Athletic Park, a sports venue. The Victoria International Airport is within a 25-minute drive of the hotel.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 30.5km
Airport: 24.9km
Downtown Victoria: 2km
This Victoria hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool and 2 on-site restaurants. The hotel guests free passes to Fitness World, located right across the street from the hotel. A business center and 24-hour guest laundry facilities are also available. Guest rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi and cable TV. Microwaves and refrigerators are also provided for added convenience.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 28.7km
Airport: 23.1km
Downtown Victoria: 3.4km
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
The Quality Inn Downtown provides its guests with accommodations in an ideal location for both the business and leisure traveller alike. Just two blocks away from the famous Inner Harbour and some of Victoria's best known attractions, our full service three diamond AAA-rated hotel offer guests an onsite restaurant, an English-style pub, fitness facilities, meeting space & more.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 34.8km
Airport: 26.3km
Downtown Victoria: 0.8km
This bed and breakfast is located on the shore of Glen Lake, with a view of Bear Mountain. A breakfast including fresh fruit is served every morning. Rooms at the Bed & Breakfast have a balcony with views of the lake and mountain. The rooms are each individually decorated and include Wi-Fi access and a seating area. The B&B has a swimming dock and a rope swing on Glen Lake.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 40.6km
Airport: 34.9km
Downtown Victoria: 18.6km
Our Victoria motel offers a range of comfortable, clean and affordable accommodations. All rooms include free parking, free WIFI, digital TV's, mini fridges and coffee & tea. Suites are available with full kitchens. Free wireless internet access. Complimentary in-room coffee & tea. Digital TV with 70+ channels including sports & movies. Complimentary storage for bicycles.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 31.8km
Airport: 26.1km
Downtown Victoria: 3.7km
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
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 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 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 Ganges B&B has rooms with free WiFi and is near a lake. The bed and breakfast is also 5.6 km away from Salt Spring Vineyards. Every room comes with a patio. We will provide a bath or shower, free toiletries and a flat-screen TV with cable channels and DVD-Player. Full English/Irish and American breakfast options are available each morning.
Let us take your breath away. Rated as having one of the best views in all of Canada, the Villa Eyrie Resort is located a short 25 minute drive from the city of Victoria in beautiful British Columbia. Built in the early 1980s, the resort is perched atop the malahat mountain overlooking the Finlayson Arm, Olympic Mountains and Mount Baker. Discover why guests have voted this island gem.
Offering an on-site restaurant, our property is located along Malahat highway, only 7 minutes’ from Goldstream Provincial Park. A refrigerator and coffee maker are provided. A panoramic view of Saanch Inlet is available in all guest rooms. Select rooms provide a full kitchen and a dining table. The Malahat Chalet offers West Coast inspired cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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.
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.
Our North Saanich B&B provides adults only accommodations with barbecue facilities and a garden. Providing a shared lounge, the property is located within 5.1 km of John Dean Provincial Park. Both free WiFi and private parking are available at this property. Guest rooms at the bed and breakfast are equipped with a seating area. The shared bathroom is equipped with a hair dryer.
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.
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.
Set among award winning gardens in Sidney-By-The-Sea, we provide waterfront accommodation with a difference. The styles of our units vary. We offer smoke free rooms, studios, cottages, family & executive suites. When you stay, you are close to the world-renowned Butchart Gardens and within walking distance to the San Juan Islands Ferries. Enjoy spectacular views of the ocean and Olympic Mountains.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 3km
Airport: 3.6km
Downtown Victoria: 26.1km
Downtown Sidney: 1.1km
Unique place in Sidney. Private summer residence of Walter C Nichols, Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia from 1920-1926. We hope your visit to "The Latch" is an enjoyable experience, and we take this opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the residence designed more than 80 years ago by one of Victoria's leading architects, Samuel Maclure.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 4.6km
Airport: 6.7km
Downtown Victoria: 30km
Downtown Sidney: 2.3km
Ocean Wilderness Inn & Spa is a romantic sea-side bed and breakfast on five acres of old growth rain forest. When booking your special get-away choose from rooms overlooking ocean and mountain or forest. Snuggle under a down comforter in your canopied bed after a candle-lit in-room tub for two. A popular respite for weary vacationers is the hot tub, tucked in a "Japanese Gazebo".
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