Victoria BC has a wide range of attractive attractions and activities, so it naturally attracts a wide range of visitors who stay in equally diverse bed and breakfasts. There is something for everyone to do and a place for everyone to stay.

This little part of BC in the south of Vancouver Island offers a microcosm of the province that includes ocean beaches, beautiful lakes, rainforest parks and mountain views. There are also world-class attractions such as Butchart Gardens, the Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and the Inner Harbour. Visitors enjoy exciting activities such as whale watching, kayaking, sailing, fishing, golf, biking, and hiking; there are 48 regional, provincial and federal parks in Greater Victoria.

A moderate Mediterranean climate makes Victoria BC a year-round vacation destination, with much less rainfall than Vancouver or Seattle. Summers are pleasantly warm and winters surprisingly mild (a flower count is held in the last week of February; there were more than 3.9 billion flowers in 2000!). The relaxed lifestyle and safe environment have also helped Victoria become a world-class tourist destination.

In addition to the usual selection of hotels, resorts, motels, vacation rentals, campgrounds, and RV parks, there are literally hundreds of bed and breakfasts in Victoria BC. These are delightful places to stay: you can choose from a heritage home, waterfront guesthouse, country manor house, lakeside lodge, posh inn, country house, farmhouse or retreat in the forest. Some are in quiet country settings near Butchart Gardens, others in Cordova Bay, a small community just 15-20 minutes from downtown Victoria, the ferries and the airport. They all include full breakfast, so their rates are very competitive.

Other area attractions near Greater Victoria BC bed and breakfasts include the Pacific Horticulture Center, Dominion Astrophysical Observatory/Center of the Universe, and Saanich Commonwealth Place (an Olympic-standard swimming and recreation center). Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park is popular for swimming, rowing, windsurfing, fishing, hiking and horseback riding. Nearby, you can stroll along an ocean beach or hike through forests and lakeside trails, tour marine wilderness parks, visit wineries and sample British Columbia wines, or snack on local fruit at stalls. at the edge of the road.

Your B&B hosts will be happy to provide you with information on all these attractions and activities. Their hospitality extends beyond meeting bed and breakfast needs, they can provide travel tips, restaurant recommendations, and local secrets to enhance your visit. Consider this a bonus: the opportunity to gain local knowledge while chatting at the breakfast table. They will help you “tailor-make” your visit so that you get the most out of your stay in this beautiful area.