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Hatley Castle is set in beautiful gardens and is a historical National Heritage site and is but a 10 mins. drive from the property.
35 locals recommend
Hatley Park National Historic Site
2005 Sooke RdHatley Castle is set in beautiful gardens and is a historical National Heritage site and is but a 10 mins. drive from the property.
Take a walk inside the unique and historic light house situated on a popular sandy spit beach and look out as far as the eye can see across ocean and at the Olympic Mountains.
110 locals recommend
Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS
603 Fort Rodd Hill RdTake a walk inside the unique and historic light house situated on a popular sandy spit beach and look out as far as the eye can see across ocean and at the Olympic Mountains.
Thetis Lake Regional Park
Hiking, beaches and beautiful trails to explore
Beautiful botanical garden featured themed areas, plus a horticulture college offering workshops & classes.
19 locals recommend
The Gardens at HCP
505 Quayle RdBeautiful botanical garden featured themed areas, plus a horticulture college offering workshops & classes.
Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park is a lovely spot for a quiet family outing. Enjoy a picnic, explore the beach or bird watch.
A protected lagoon that attracts local ducks, geese and swans, as well as many varieties of migrating birds.
A cobble beach and views of Victoria and the distant Olympic mountain.s in Washington state
10 locals recommend
Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park
Delgada RoadAlbert Head Lagoon Regional Park is a lovely spot for a quiet family outing. Enjoy a picnic, explore the beach or bird watch.
A protected lagoon that attracts local ducks, geese and swans, as well as many varieties of migrating birds.
A cobble beach and views of Victoria and the distant Olympic mountain.s in Washington state
My favorite places to eat
Set in beautifully landscaped gardens, the food, ambiance and heritage building makes the Four Mile Pub & Restaurant a sought out spot.
22 locals recommend
Four Mile House Restaurant
199 Island HwySet in beautifully landscaped gardens, the food, ambiance and heritage building makes the Four Mile Pub & Restaurant a sought out spot.
Long established with an excellent reputation for excellent food and extensive wine list. Beautiful decor and friendly service finds this restaurant booked all year round.
244 locals recommend
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StLong established with an excellent reputation for excellent food and extensive wine list. Beautiful decor and friendly service finds this restaurant booked all year round.
This romantic option for farm-to-fork meals also offers cocktails & garden patio dining.
66 locals recommend
10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney StThis romantic option for farm-to-fork meals also offers cocktails & garden patio dining.
A restaurant that believes in sustainable farming practices, seasonality, and knowing the stories of the growers. Highly recommended.
58 locals recommend
OLO Restaurant
509 Fisgard StA restaurant that believes in sustainable farming practices, seasonality, and knowing the stories of the growers. Highly recommended.
Neighbourhoods
This picturesque multi-use trail, formerly a railway line, moves through urban, rural and wilderness scenery on its 55-kilometre journey from Victoria to Sooke. You can cycle, stroll, run, or even ride a horse through the rural sections.
61 locals recommend
Galloping Goose Trail
Galloping Goose TrailThis picturesque multi-use trail, formerly a railway line, moves through urban, rural and wilderness scenery on its 55-kilometre journey from Victoria to Sooke. You can cycle, stroll, run, or even ride a horse through the rural sections.
Food scene
Simply delightful tea shop and patisserie. ALL of the pastries are made on site, in a traditional manner.
19 locals recommend
La Roux Patisserie
519 Fisgard StSimply delightful tea shop and patisserie. ALL of the pastries are made on site, in a traditional manner.