Things To Do in Victoria
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Victoria, British Columbia is the Province's scenic west coast capital city. Its year-round pleasant climate offers visitors many recreational pursuits, such as championship golf, sea kayaking, skiing, fishing and more.
Cosmopolitan Victoria has many fine restaurants, a variety of comfortable accommodations, a vibrant entertainment scene and outstanding attractions - including world-class Butchart Gardens, and a stunning Inner Harbour.
It has a population of approximately 300,000 residents and is well-known as one of North America's friendliest cities. Travel to the Island by ferry from Washington State or Vancouver. Frequent departures are available from Tsawwassen, 30 minutes south of Vancouver. Travel aboard comfortable BC Ferries through the Inside Passage - a two-hour journey considered by many to be a highlight of their Canadian vacation. Visit Canada's vacation capital!
Oak Bay Bed and Breakfast
Guest House while only a short drive from downtown is literally only steps to genuine and safe Eco Adventure activities for the whole family.
To begin with many of our guests want to go Orca Whale watching and we have the best package for this truly exciting adventure. A shuttle service will pick up and deliver guests to and from downtown Victoria, where the boats leave. Sailing with Blackfish Al is available out of Oak Bay, something that we can arrange for those who are interested.
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Kayaking and marine discovery tours are available in the very safe waters off of Oak Bay. The small islands in the Bay and Haro Strait abound with seals dolphins and bird life.If you don’t know how to kayak easy lessons are available.
Want to lay on the Beach? Willows Beach which is Victoria’s only sandy is a lovely ten minute stroll through our neighbourhood, known for incredible gardens and many many fantastic old heritage homes.
Enjoy exploring the Oak Bay tree lined streets or perhaps go and study a Bald Eagle nest about five minutes away. It has been occupied for many many years and it is delightful to see the young eaglets waiting for food and learning to fly.
Golf your game? The Victoria Golf Club is the third oldest in North America and boasts that Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Arthur Godfrey were members. The location is outstanding and for a real golfing treat book up for a round..it is a little expensive but it is something you will talk about for a long time. Of course we have other very very nice courses not far away and we can tee up a time for your party.
Some of the best salmon fishing in the world is available from the Marina just a few steps away. For fishermen this a real treat, scenery, fishing it doesn’t get any better.
Oh tennis courts are available close by, cricket is played on Sundays and you can have High Tea and watch the match. Olde English Pubs, lovely restaurants and exquisite coffee shops are in our little village. Oh, and sailing lessons are available at the Marina!
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