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.
Experience Victoria's most tranquil accommodation. Only 7 minutes from the bustle of Victoria's inner harbour, but an accommodation that feels miles away. Our heritage style hotel features numerous Tudor style manor houses across 1.5 acres of luxurious gardens. Enjoy the unique characteristics of each room from romantic, chic to classic & country. Free Parking, Wifi and continental breakfast.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 33.6km
Airport: 28km
Downtown Victoria: 4km
Near the Inner Harbour and Beacon Hill Park, this cozy, all-suite hotel in downtown Victoria offers spacious accommodations with comfortable amenities and convenient services. The inn is next to various attractions. The guest suites are completely non-smoking and offer refrigerators and microwaves. Guests have access to in-suite coffeemakers and teakettles.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 32.5km
Airport: 26.8km
Downtown Victoria: 0.6km
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
Enjoy 5 star, romantic, Victoria accommodations. We have comfortable rooms and suites with sitting areas and private bathrooms, including luxurious, two person, hydrotherapy spa tubs with dazzling chromotherapy lights, double soaking tubs or claw foot tubs. Each unique room features either a King or Queen bed - many with impressive canopy or four-poster beds. Most rooms have fireplaces.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 33.3km
Airport: 27.5km
Downtown Victoria: 2.6km
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.
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
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 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 Embassy Inn is ideally situated in Victoria's magnificent Inner Harbour, directly adjacent to the Parliament Buildings and in strolling distance of the many tourist attractions, shopping and dining experiences. Serving both discerning leisure and business travellers, The Embassy Inn is Victoria's most affordable Inner Harbour hotel offering comfort, convenience and style at a reasonable price.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 35.8km
Airport: 27.2km
Downtown Victoria: 0.6km
This historic inn, built in 1905, is a Registered Heritage Property located in downtown Victoria. It offers a gourmet breakfast, colorful gardens and elegant rooms with flat-screen TVs. Bathrobes, jetted tubs and a spacious sitting area are provided in every room, and many have a terrace. The Victorian library offers an extensive book collection and a large fireplace.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 32.7km
Airport: 27km
Downtown Victoria: 1km
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, 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
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
Galiano Island's Ultimate Oceanfront Destination. Discover a spectacular West Coast island getaway minutes from city life. Experience the warm ambiance of a Spa and Wellness Retreat with the casual elegance of a Mediterranean-style oceanfront inn. Relax in beautiful accommodations in this special Gulf Island hideaway.
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.
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.
This waterfront accommodation is located on Salt Spring Island. It offers a private pebble beach and contemporary rooms with free Wi-Fi. A flat-screen TV, DVD player, and iPod docking station are included in the guest rooms. Each has a patio and select rooms have a kitchenette. River otters, seals, and eagles can be seen along the shoreline.
This Salt Spring Island seaside resort offers a private beach area, a variety of spa services and villas with a patio and fireplace. The spacious villas provide a two-person mineral bath. Each villa has a fully equipped kitchen, barbecue grills and a living room with a sofa. Some offer an ocean view. Row boats and bikes are available for guests.
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
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
Offering a welcome basket to guests on arrival, this waterfront Sooke property features a private beach with views of the Pacific Ocean and Olympic Mountains. A cable flat-screen TV and free WiFi are included in each room. Select suites offer a kitchenette where the guest can prepare and enjoy meals in-suite for added comfort and convenience.
This 28-room seaside inn features unique rooms with local themes such as "The Sea Lion" or the "Thunder Bird Room". The restaurant serves regional, seasonal Canadian cuisine, specializing in wild seafood, mushrooms, herbs and edible flowers from its organic gardens. The wine list is one of the two best in Canada. Sea spa treatments are available. Our gift shop features the work of local artists.
Distances to…
Ferry - Vancouver: 64.1km
Airport: 26.7km
Downtown Victoria: 41.2km
Downtown Sooke: 4.6km
Located along Sooke Harbor, this property features ocean views and a hot tub. Free Wi-Fi and on-site parking are included. A cable TV and a seating area are featured in each accommodations at Seascape Inn. A kitchenette is offered in the cottage, suite and studio units at this property. Full kitchen facilities and a barbecue are provided in the three-bedroom house.
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