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 BC hotel is on the breathtaking Inner Harbour, steps from downtown shopping, restaurants and attractions. We offer a modern waterfront setting with unsurpassed guest service, exceptional dining, and full resort amenities, including an award-winning Spa, complimentary health club, indoor swimming pool and tennis/racquet courts. Take pleasure in our fully renovated guestrooms.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 32.8km
Airport: 27.1km
Downtown Victoria: 1.5km
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
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
Relax in elegance in the heart of downtown. Chateau Victoria is one of Victoria's finest hotels. We offer affordable four-star elegance, just minutes away from the Victoria Conference Centre, the Inner Harbour and all Victoria's favourite destinations. Whether for business or pleasure, we will meet your needs with service that only an independently owned and operated hotel can provide.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 32.2km
Airport: 26.6km
Downtown Victoria: 0.4km
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 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
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.
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.
Our Bed & Breakfast is located in the heart of downtown Victoria. We offer a unique taste of traditional Edwardian comfort and hospitality, mixed with European flair. In our heritage home, guests can experience the romance of handcrafted four-poster beds and air jetted tubs to beautifully decorated family-style rooms. Our B&B also offers the personal service and ambience you look for!
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 33.5km
Airport: 27.8km
Downtown Victoria: 1.2km
The theme inspired suites of the Villa Marco Polo Bed and Breakfast Inn feature a private bathroom with bathrobe, free Wi-Fi and an iPod docking station with provided iPod. Breakfast at the Villa Marco Polo is made from locally grown and produced ingredients. The garden contains a patio and a reflecting pool.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 33.6km
Airport: 27.9km
Downtown Victoria: 3.1km
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
Situated directly across the street from Mayfair Shopping Mall in Victoria, this hotel is just minutes away from the city centre with easy access to bus transport, shopping and restaurants. The inn is near many local tourist attractions. Guests will enjoy the indoor heated pool and sauna. In the morning, coffee and newspapers are available on the hotel's patio.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 29.8km
Airport: 24.1km
Downtown Victoria: 2.8km
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
This charming Victorian style home is located in the picturesque, seaside village of Cowichan Bay. Stroll through the village to see the attractions or tour the many vineyards in the area. Enjoy the unique ambience of this community. Stay in well-appointed suites: private entrances, en suites, gas fire places, Jacuzzi/bath, TVs, DVDs, etc. PLEASE CALL 1-888-748-7689 to inquire/make reservation.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 77.1km
Airport: 71.4km
Downtown Victoria: 54.3km
Downtown Cowichan Bay: 0.6km
Set on 9 acres of private forest land on Galiano Island, Woodstone Manor is a magical place to enjoy a romantic getaway or family vacation. Our unique dining Room & Patio offers menus of food prepared by our executive chef! With only 12 rooms, it's the perfect size for an intimate wedding or to gather with family and friends for a celebration.
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.
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.
Plan your Stay in the heart of Renfrew, just two kilometres from the Juan De Fuca Marine Trail. With ocean and forest views, the 20 fully renovated suites are the ideal launch pad for wilderness excursions, fishing trips, and family holidays. Select suites welcome the whole family including your canine best friend.
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.
This Salt Spring Island hotel features a day spa, a 15-acre organic farm and on-site restaurant with live entertainment. Rooms include free Wi-Fi and coffee-making facilities. The restaurant offers organic and locally grown produce and weekend entertainment. The hotel provides each room with a colour TV and a work desk. Classes are available at the yoga studio.
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.
Armand Heights B&B on Salt Spring Island offers three beautifully romantic rooms, each with their own private entrance and balcony that overlook a magnificent view of the southern Gulf Islands, the mainland and mountains in the distance. This is truly "top of the world" vacation living! In the morning, we offer a full and hearty breakfast served at a private time you select up to 9 am.
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
Located in Greater Victoria, The Prestige Oceanfront Resort is the perfect choice for any business or leisure traveler. Offering panoramic views of Sooke Harbour, Sooke Basin, Juan de Fuca Strait and Olympic Mountains, the resort features luxurious guestrooms, on-site food & beverage experiences, athletic club, pool, hot tub, and meeting & banquet facilities.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 62.1km
Airport: 56.6km
Downtown Victoria: 39.3km
Downtown Sooke: 2.7km
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