Beacon Hill Park and its Petting Zoo
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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.
All air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker are also provided. Certain units include a seating area for your convenience. A private bathroom includes free toiletries and a hair dryer. A daily complimentary hot breakfast is served to guests. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.
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
This convenient downtown Victoria hotel is ideal for guests visiting the many attractions including Antiques Row for shopping. Spacious guest rooms and suites are equipped with free wireless high-speed Internet access, 37-inch flat screen televisions and cable TV. The on-site restaurant, is Stone's Throw. there is also a fitness centre, guest laundry, business centre and meeting facilities.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 31.7km
Airport: 26km
Downtown Victoria: 0.9km
Super 8 Victoria is just a 6-minute drive from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport. This British Columbia hotel features an on-site restaurant and guest rooms with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, coffee maker and ironing facilities. The hotel offers an ATM and laundry facilities for added convenience.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 30km
Airport: 24.4km
Downtown Victoria: 2.5km
This 110-year-old Italian mansion in historic Victoria is adjacent to the Government House and Gardens. It features a daily homemade breakfast and luxury rooms with a 2-person jetted tub. Each room features a TV and VCR, small refrigerator and bathrobes. Many boast 12-foot ceilings or large bay windows. In-room massages can be arranged and free Wi-Fi is available for added convenience.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 33.8km
Airport: 28.2km
Downtown Victoria: 3.2km
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
Ideally located downtown Victoria, our award winning hotel is walking distance to all there is to see and do in Victoria BC. Our downtown Victoria hotel guestrooms feature free wireless high-speed Internet and individual climate control. All hotel rooms feature duvets and luxury linens, deluxe robes and many include spectacular Ocean and mountain views. Enjoy our Fire & Water Fish and Chop House.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 32.3km
Airport: 26.6km
Downtown Victoria: 0.4km
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.
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.
Our Ganges property features a garden and is surrounded by natural attractions such as parks and a lake. The property is 8 km from Salt Spring Vineyards. At the guesthouse, the rooms come with a closet. Every room comes with a private bathroom and free toiletries, and selected rooms have a patio. At Thistle Dew Cottage, each room is equipped with a seating area.
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.
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.
Located on Highway 1, this Malahat motel offers a microwave in each guest unit. Free WiFi is provided. A cable TV and a seating area are offered in each studio. Tea and coffee-making facilities are provided. A desk is included for guest use. Guests have access to picnic facilities. Surrounded by a forest, hiking options are available from this property.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
Located 10 minutes west of Sooke BC, we feature an ocean view overlooking the Olympic Mountains, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Sheringham Point Lighthouse. Relax on our 10 acre hobby farm, 50 minutes west of Victoria. Privacy and West Coast living are second to none at this B&B! We are an easy stroll to miles of rugged beaches, incredible hiking and biking trails, and whale watching from shore.
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".
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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