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  • Lost Airmen of the Empire Memorial, Victoria BC

LOST AIRMEN OF THE EMPIRE MEMORIAL

Lost Airmen of the Empire Memorial The “Lost Airmen of the Empire” memorial commemorates and acknowledges the contributions and sacrifices of the 179 people who perished while posted to or were working at the Royal Canadian Air Force Station Patricia Bay during World War II. The memorial is located on Hospital Hill on the north

  • Cordova Spit Vancouver Island BC

CORDOVA SPIT

Cordova Spit (TIXEN) Cordova Spit is located on the Saanich Peninsula and extends northward from Island View Beach pushing into Haro Strait and the waters of Saanichton Bay like the prow of a giant ship.  The northern half of the spit is municipal parkland owned by the municipality of Central Saanich. The lower half and

  • Indoor Games & Activities

MISCELLANEOUS INDOOR ACTIVITIES

Raining or cold outside?  Feel the need to do some 'inside' stuff?  Here's some miscellaneous indoor activities: Horror Escape 523 BROUGHTON ST, VICTORIA BC V8W 3E2    Ph#: 778-265-7995   INFO@HORRORESCAPE.COM  Horror Escape is a 45 minute, escape-the-room experience.  You’ll work together in their detailed sets, finding clues, solving puzzles and unlocking your way through multiple rooms.

  • Sunflower at Newman Farm

NEWMAN FARM PARK

Newman Farm Park is a hidden treasure located among the pastoral farmlands of Central Saanich on the Sannich Pennisula. It is 6.6-hectare (16.6 acre) farm, established in 1897 extending in a narrow strip from Wallace Drive all the way to the waterfront on Saanichton Bay. What makes it particularly special is that the farm was

  • Top of Gowlland Todd

MISCELLANEOUS TOURS

These are either one-of-a-kind or unique tours that just don't seem to fit in any other category!   ELEMENTAL MAGICK HOLISTIC ADVENTURES Ph# 250-580-8442  Email#  info@elementalmagickadventures.com Guided Nature Walks featuring Forest Bathing & Nature Mysticism in one of Victoria’s Temperate Rainforests. Holistic Wellness inspired by Nature. You will walk away with an amazing experience &

  • Disc Golf in Victoria, BC

DISC GOLF IN VICTORIA

Disc Golf - or Frisbee Golf - is a great way to be outside and to get some fresh air and exercise without having to spend large amounts of money on equipment and without having a great deal of expertise.  It's just fun! METCHOSIN GOLF COURSE **Closed permanently** Mary's Farm & Sanctuary - 1128 Finlayson

  • Boats in Victoria, BC harbour

BOAT TOURS AROUND VICTORIA, BC

While visiting Victoria, BC you might enjoy seeing the city and surrounding area a different way - by water! Some tour companies offer set tours – certain times and itineraries, some will let you design your own tour and some will even give you a lesson!  Here’s some ideas if you’d like to explore from

  • Kinsol Trestle

RAILWAY TRESTLES AROUND VICTORIA, BC

Exploring Victoria's Abandoned Railway Trestles We are very fortunate in Victoria and on Vancouver Island, that many of the old railway lines have been preserved and converted into amazing biking and walking paths.  As well we have the remnants of the old E&N (Esquimalt & Nanaimo) rail line which, while not presently in use, is

  • John Dean Provincial Park, Victoria, BC, Visitor in Victoria

JOHN DEAN PROVINCIAL PARK

ȽÁU, WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park is situated on top of Mount Newton, which overlooks the pastoral Saanich Peninsula, the Gulf Islands and the Cascade Mountains. John Dean Provincial Park is the only place left on the Saancih Peninsula where you can still walk through virgin stands of old-growth Douglas Fir forests and untouched Garry Oak meadows.