Victoria, Canada
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House in Victoria, Canada
Best of the West
A place to relax after a busy day sight seeing Victoria & surrounding area.
Some "touristy" things to do in Victoria
• Empress Hotel
• British Columbia Parliament buildings
• Butchart Gardens
• Royal British Columbia Museum
• Victoria Art Gallery
• Beacon Hill Park
• Craigdarroch Castle
• Chinatown
Outdoors activities:
Beaver Lake and Elk Lake 10 k walk around lakes
Island View Beach
Rithet’s Bog for bird watching or walking
Mt. Douglas Park for 360 degree view of the area with countless walking trails
SIDNEY (20 minute drive)
Small seaside town with nice waterfront, plenty of bookstores, Ocean Discovery Centre, museum, pubs, shops, aviation museum, and airport.
VANCOUVER ISLAND
Can drive the entire length of Vancouver Island in 8-10 hours
Hike the 7- day West Coast trail; MUST have reservations
Hike the 4-day Juan de Fuca trail without reservations
Drive to Tofino, Long Beach & Uclulet in 5 hours
Drive to Cathedral Grove in 3 hours to see giant old growth Douglas Firs
Visit Cowichan Bay 1 hour north
Cowichan Valley 40 min. north for great local food & wineries
Chemainus 1 hour 15 minutes north: live theatre, painted murals, living history tours
GULF ISLANDS AND MAINLAND
Ferry & airport terminals 20-30 minutes from our house (see www.bcferries.com)
Salt Spring Island (30 minutes by ferry is the largest Gulf Island. .
Vancouver (1 hr 40 mins. ferry then drive into downtown) Attractions include:
• Stanley Park
• Vancouver Aquarium
• Granville Island with galleries, artist studios and restaurants
• Vancouver Art Gallery
• Museum of Anthropology and UBC Gardens
SEATTLE WA, USA (4-5 hrs by car or by ferry.)
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 0 Children
- 7 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Retired Sessional Instructor
- Home handyman and renovation specialist
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Floor: 2
- Environment: In the suburbs
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Sleeping Capacity: 5
In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Not allowed
Exchange Types
- Home exchange
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Computer available
- Air conditioning
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Clothes dryer
- Television
Outdoor
- Garden
- Terrace or deck
- Park / playground
- BBQ
- Garage / private parking
Facilities
- Non-smoking house
- Car necessary
- Use/Exchange of car
- Seclusion/Privacy
Our Destination Wish List
- Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Spoken Languages
- English
Our Neighbourhood
Nearest Airport: YYJ - 30 km
Occupation
- Retired Sessional Instructor
- Home handyman and renovation specialist
Children
- We do not have children.
Pets
- We do not have pets.
About Our Family
We are two retired professionals but Mark is enjoying a second career as a home handyman working with our son in a Renovation business here in Victoria. We have 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren who live close by.
For the Spring of 2023 I hope to arrange a 4 week trip in England, with house and car exchange.
Lifestyle
Reading, gardening, refinishing wood things, travel, cooking , eating with friends, family and enjoying wine!