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.
Each unit comes with a sofa, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a well-fitted kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. A dishwasher, a microwave and fridge are also featured, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. Camosun College is 11 km from the aparthotel, while Point Ellice House is 13 km away.
Our Victoria BC inner harbour hotel has 71 guest rooms with several choices including harbour or residential views, kitchenette & pet friendly hotel rooms. The convenient, central downtown location of our hotel in Victoria allows for easy access to not only the sought after attractions the city has to offer, but fantastic restaurants, shopping and more.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 32.9km
Airport: 27.2km
Downtown Victoria: 0.6km
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
Victoria's newest resort hotel is ideally located and an innovative combination of luxury and sustainability, just steps from the Inner Harbour and Beacon Hill Park. Designer furnishings and decor are complimented by Platinum LEED certification. Guest enjoy fine dining, a spa, rooftop patio, movie theatre, indoor pool, and fitness centre enhanced by concierge services.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 32.2km
Airport: 26.5km
Downtown Victoria: 0.5km
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
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 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
Our beautifully restored award-winning heritage building is located in the heart of downtown Victoria BC near the lively Inner Harbour. The hotel offers 29 distinctive one and two-bedroom suites: perfect for business travellers as well as vacationers and families. Many suites feature two-storey lofts and accommodate up to six. Each suite offers a spacious living area and a fully equipped kitchen.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 24.9km
Airport: 25.8km
Downtown Victoria: 1.1km
This boutique hotel is located in downtown Victoria. The elegant hotel features Italian marble floors, a wine bar and rooms with free Wi-Fi. All rooms are furnished with an in-room wine bar, a large work desk, 40-inch flat-screen TV and an MP3 docking station. Each bathroom includes bathrobes and deluxe toiletries.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 31.5km
Airport: 25.9km
Downtown Victoria: 1km
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, BC hotel boasts a selection of comfortable rooms designed to suit your needs and budget. All of our tastefully-decorated rooms feature many in-room amenities like free high-speed Internet, a 37" HD flat screen TV with cable, air conditioning, an iron and ironing board, mini fridge and microwave, coffee and tea and hairdryer. Walking distance to popular attractions.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 31.8km
Airport: 26.1km
Downtown Victoria: 3.7km
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
Our Victoria accommodations offer 52 guest rooms in a 3-story property located at the convenience of Dunedin Street, Burnside Road East and Douglas Street. All guest rooms are non-smoking and feature private bath, air conditioning, cable television with premium TV channels and free movie channels, complimentary wireless Internet and coffee/teamakers.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 30.8km
Airport: 25.1km
Downtown Victoria: 2.3km
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
Our Brentwood Bay Bed and Breakfast is just 1 km down the road from the Butchart Gardens. Breakfast is delivered to the suites every morning and free Wi-Fi access is available. A kitchenette and a private, ensuite bathroom are part of each suit. They all have a private balcony or a patio. The inn is non-smoking and pets are welcome. Victoria International Airport is 14.7 km away.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 18.7km
Airport: 12.1km
Downtown Victoria: 19.4km
Downtown Brentwood Bay: 1.9km
Downtown Sidney: 13.4km
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 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 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.
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.
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.
This seaside bed and breakfast is situated on 10 acres on Salt Spring Island. It features a 50 foot dock, an outdoor pool and spacious suites with kitchenette facilities. Guests at this hotel get free use of canoes, rowboat and kayaks. The property also provides a sauna, trampoline and fire pits. The suites and cottage offer access to the shared patio.
This Sidney hotel is 3 miles from Victoria International Airport. It features a full-service spa and beauty salon, multiple on-site dining options and modern rooms with free Wi-Fi. Hotel rooms feature light colors and have a mini-fridge, coffee maker and a sitting area. Each of the private bathrooms have bathrobes and slippers. Butchart Gardens is a 20-minute drive away.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 6.8km
Airport: 4.9km
Downtown Victoria: 27.7km
Downtown Sidney: 0.5km
This resort is a 5-minute drive from Sooke and it features an 114-slip marina and offers charter fishing trips. A flat-screen TV and a CD/DVD player are part of every town home. They also include a fireplace, a washer/dryer and a kitchen. Guests can relax in the 2 outdoor hot tubs. An on-site tour desk and concierge staff can arrange local scuba-diving or kayaking adventures.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 63.2km
Airport: 57.6km
Downtown Victoria: 36.9km
Downtown Sooke: 3km
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.
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