Brentwood Bay Bed and Breakfast near Victoria BC Ferries and Butchart Gardens

Butchart Gardens

Visit a world class botanical garden in Todd Inlet. Butchart Gardens boasts 50 acres of floral gardens open year-round, including light displays, fountains, evening fireworks, dining, and entertaining. Additionally, there are extensive walking paths throughout the elaborate gardens that provide you with photo opportunities around every curve.
www.butchartgardens.com

Butterfly Gardens

Butterfly Gardens offers viewings and guided tours of hundreds of butterflies, fish, exotic plant gardens, and incredible orchid displays.
www.butterflygardens.com

Church and State Wines

Enjoy spectacular views of the Saanich Peninsula while sipping wine. Open daily for wine tasting from 11:00am until 5:00pm.
www.churchandstatewines.com

Dominion Observatory

The Centre of the Universe is the interpretive centre at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory. This world class observatory offers a Gift Shop, tours, interactive exhibits, a Star lab Planetarium, and special theatre presentations, as well as educated staff that can answer your stargazing questions. For more information on programs and tours visit:
www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/services/hia/drao-visitors.html

Pacifica Paddle Sports

Located in the sheltered waters of Brentwood Bay, Pacifica Paddle Sports offers the best in canoe and kayak rentals and tours. The abundant marine life in the bay make this a fascinating place to paddle. The water is sheltered and warm - a great combination for lessons. Our qualified, enthusiastic and confident staff will make your paddling experience pleasant and memorable.
www.pacificapaddlesports.com

Sea Cider

Come raise a glass at Sea Cider! We welcome visitors year-round for tours and tastings. Relax. Enjoy the view. Sip some cider and savour a tasting platter. Then take a tour, wander through our artist's gallery and browse our pantry for unique gifts. Sea Cider offers a relaxing and unique ciderhouse experience best shared with friends and family (children are welcome!).
www.seacider.ca

Island View Mini Golf

Island View Mini Golf is an interesting and entertaining 18 holes of FUN! The course navigates itself around a beautiful lake, and in fact crosses the lake on a newly constructed land bridge. Particular effort and care has being taken to ensure all the holes have their own distinctive and interesting character. It's quite the course- challenging and captivating to all!
www.islandviewgolf.com/mini_golf.html

Royal British Columbia Museum

View exhibits of British Columbia’s cultural history, and an extensive northwest Coast Indian artifacts exhibit. The museum also hosts many touring international exhibits. Visit the gift shops, or check out the IMAX Theatre to take in a large-scale theatre experience on the six storey movie screens. The museum is located adjacent to the Empress Hotel in Victoria’s Inner Harbour.
www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Beacon Hill Park

Located in downtown Victoria, Beacon Hill Park can be found between Cook Street, Southgate Street, Douglas Street and Dallas Road. This 200 acre city park was established in 1882. The park has a combination of native landscapes of wildflowers and Garry oak meadows, intermixed with garden beds, exotic plants, ponds, bridges, and rock gardens. The park also hosts a children's petting zoo, and is home to the world's tallest free-standing totem pole (128 feet tall!).
www.beaconhillpark.com

Craigdarroch Castle

This Victorian Mansion built in 1890 for the Dunsmuir family who made their fortunes selling coal. Witness the lavish woodwork, stonework, stained-glass windows, and antique furnishings.
www.craigdarrochcastle.com

Greater Victoria Art Gallery

Visit the extensive historical and contemporary art exhibits with a permanent collection of over 15,000 art pieces.
www.aggv.bc.ca

Whale Watching

The Victoria region is home to both resident and transient orca (killer whale) populations, as well as abundant sea life including seabirds, eagles, seals, sea lions, otters, and porpoises. There are numerous whale watching tours and guided adventures to be found in Victoria.
www.britishcolumbia.com/WhaleWatch