A Guidebook for Families
Sightseeing
A treasure-chest of local history tucked away in a beautiful neighbourhood.
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Castelo Craigdarroch
1050 Joan CrescentA treasure-chest of local history tucked away in a beautiful neighbourhood.
A treetop walk, spectacular views, and a top-side net and slide to the bottom for the brave.
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Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada HwyA treetop walk, spectacular views, and a top-side net and slide to the bottom for the brave.
Little ones may find the walk from the south parking lot a bit long, so look up directions to the north lot. Either way, worth it!
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Viaduto Kinsol
2869 Glen Eagles RdLittle ones may find the walk from the south parking lot a bit long, so look up directions to the north lot. Either way, worth it!
Nature
Younger ones might enjoy this more than Butchart Gardens.
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Jardim de Borboletas de Victoria
1461 Benvenuto AveYounger ones might enjoy this more than Butchart Gardens.
Only a 12-minute drive from our place. An easy walk around a scenic lake where you can fish, paddle, or swim (a short, flat walk from the parking lot to beach launch). On a weekday, you might have the place to yourself!
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Spectacle Lake Provincial Park
Only a 12-minute drive from our place. An easy walk around a scenic lake where you can fish, paddle, or swim (a short, flat walk from the parking lot to beach launch). On a weekday, you might have the place to yourself!
Maple Heart Ranch - Homestead
1890 Sooke Lake Rd2 hour trail rides close by.
Waterfalls in the spring, wildflowers in the summer, & salmon spawning in the fall! But avoid weekend afternoons if you're not a fan of crowds.
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Goldstream Provincial Park
Waterfalls in the spring, wildflowers in the summer, & salmon spawning in the fall! But avoid weekend afternoons if you're not a fan of crowds.
Beacon Hill has it all: just a few minutes' walk from the inner harbour bring you to a playground, spray park, & children's farm; duck ponds, roaming peacocks, & nesting herons; trails, foot bridges, gardens, & meadows; fields for tennis, cricket, lawn bowling, & putting; and an iconic ice cream shop across the street.
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Parque Beacon Hill
100 Cook StBeacon Hill has it all: just a few minutes' walk from the inner harbour bring you to a playground, spray park, & children's farm; duck ponds, roaming peacocks, & nesting herons; trails, foot bridges, gardens, & meadows; fields for tennis, cricket, lawn bowling, & putting; and an iconic ice cream shop across the street.
Lots to explore, and great for warm-weather fresh-water swimming. bring a picnic and some change for parking.
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Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
Sooke River RoadLots to explore, and great for warm-weather fresh-water swimming. bring a picnic and some change for parking.
Educational
There's some learning hidden in the fun.
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B.C. Forest Discovery Centre
2892 Drinkwater RdThere's some learning hidden in the fun.
Take a free tour, listen in on a live debate, and eat next to political royalty in the Parliamentary Dining Room.
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Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville StTake a free tour, listen in on a live debate, and eat next to political royalty in the Parliamentary Dining Room.
For the little zoologists in your family who aren't creeped out by big wild things.
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Zoológico de insetos de Victoria
631 Courtney StFor the little zoologists in your family who aren't creeped out by big wild things.
You can walk the grounds and around Fisgard Lighthouse, but there is a small admission fee to enter the historic Fort bunkers.
Fort Rodd Hill Parking
You can walk the grounds and around Fisgard Lighthouse, but there is a small admission fee to enter the historic Fort bunkers.
Self-guided tours close to the Butterfly Gardens.
Country Bee Honey Farm (previously Urban Bee Honey Farm)
6440 W Saanich RdSelf-guided tours close to the Butterfly Gardens.
A little but loaded ecclectic museum, by donation, owned and curated by a local legend.
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Hand of Man Museum
6759 Considine AveA little but loaded ecclectic museum, by donation, owned and curated by a local legend.
It's free to walk the grounds and around the Lighthouse, but there is a small entry fee for the Fort.
Bring a picnic and combine with a visit to Hatley Castle and Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary.
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Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS
603 Fort Rodd Hill RdIt's free to walk the grounds and around the Lighthouse, but there is a small entry fee for the Fort.
Bring a picnic and combine with a visit to Hatley Castle and Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary.
Food scene
Westcoast fish and chips
2490 Trans-Canada HwyTasty take-out with family platters.
Kids menu, take-out pizza, dirty fries, all with a view.
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Malahat Chalet
265 Trans-Canada HwyKids menu, take-out pizza, dirty fries, all with a view.
Summertime nostalgia. Stop here before climbing the Malahat, or burn off the oh-so-worth-it calories with a stroll through Goldstream Provincial Park.
Ice Cream Mountain
2892 Trans-Canada HighwaySummertime nostalgia. Stop here before climbing the Malahat, or burn off the oh-so-worth-it calories with a stroll through Goldstream Provincial Park.
BC's only Saskatoon Berry Farm! Berry picking in the summer with a variety of fresh baked pies, scones, and jams all year. The farm also has resident donkeys and llamas.
Saskatoon Berry Farm
BC's only Saskatoon Berry Farm! Berry picking in the summer with a variety of fresh baked pies, scones, and jams all year. The farm also has resident donkeys and llamas.
We haven't been here yet, but it's high on our list. Check out the reviews and it will be on your list too.
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Glenrosa Farm Restaurant
5447 Rocky Point RdWe haven't been here yet, but it's high on our list. Check out the reviews and it will be on your list too.
Moo's Pizza
Ever had potato or cream cheese on a pizza??!
Adventure
WildPlay Element Parks Victoria
1767 Island HwyFind your fearless.