2:
SELECT BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION
Greater Victoria, Esquimalt, & Metchosin Area
Marco Polo Bed & Breakfast
-Victoria:
Built
in 1923 as a gift to a young bride, Villa Marco Polo is an Italian Renaissance
mansion that continues to be a romantic setting for special 
vacations
and celebrations, especially weddings and honeymoons. This mansion is
located on a quiet cul-de-sac near waterfront strolls and the Governor
General's House. A reflection pool visited occasionally by bald eagles
and blue herons (fishing must be good here) is the focal point of a
classical Italianate garden. Their guest suites feature double soakers,
fireplaces, fine linens, luxurious beds, down pillows, hardwood floors
and Persian carpets. Their events planner will ensure your stay in Victoria
will be memorable.
Prior House B&B Inn Victoria/Oak
Bay -
Victoria:: Built in an Edwardian
Tudor Revival Style for the English Crown Representative and Premier
of the Province, this B&B has won the City of Victoria and Tourism
Victoria 
Hospitality
Award in 2004 as well as obtaining the highest rating from Canada Select
and Four Diamonds (from AAA). The Inn is a popular choice for those
seeking a romantic Victoria honeymoon destination or BC vacation. Nature
lovers use this as a home base for whale watching, sea kayaking, bike
touring, and hiking. Golfers will enjoy the Prior Inn's proximity to
some of the most scenic and challenging golf courses you will have the
pleasure to experience. The Inn's comfortable & luxurious rooms
with fireplaces, spa-tubs for two and views of the estate gardens and
water are exceeded only by the charm and helpfulness of Candice and
her staff.
The Aerie: mountain top resort atop the Malahat, near Victoria: Set high in the m
ountains yet only a short drive from Victoria, BC,
the Aerie Resort and Spa remains one of the top luxury getaways in
North America. Take in spectacular vistas as you dine in our award
winning restaurant, allow yourself to enter a state of total
relaxation under the skilled and caring hands of our practitioners in
the Spa and Wellness Center and spend a magical night in one of our
cozy and classically decorated rooms or suites. We look forward to
welcomingyou!
Fairholme M
anor in Victoria, is a 5 star award winning B&B. Located on an acre of land and on a hill overlookingsea, this restored Victorian / Italianate manse, with its tall ceilings and distinctive architecture will leave you with fond memories. While offering the quietude of a retreat with its park-like setting, the Fairholme is next door to Government House and it's beautiful gardens, and only a 5 minute walk to such attraction as Craigdarroch Castle and the Greater Victoria Art Gallery and a 10 minute walk to Victoria's Antique Row (lots of great antiques). Ask your host,Sylvia for her newly published cookbook, or better still, have her treat you to her recipes while staying there.
Dashwood Manor in Victoria Best ocean views in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada! Dashwood Manor is Victoria’s onlyseaside heritage B&B in walking distance to downtown. Eleven unique and spacious guest rooms in a 1912 herita
ge designated Tudor mansion, featuring breathtaking views of the ocean and snow-capped mountains and a casually elegant decor. Located beside historic Beacon Hill Park at the edge of scenic Dallas Road’s ocean walkway, within an easy, twenty minute walk to the heart of Victoria’s delightful downtown and access to the many attractions for which Victoria is so famous. This is the most walkable area in Victoria, with character neighbourhoods, beach access, oceanside pathways, a village centre and lovely Beacon Hill Park, all steps from the door.
Oak Bay Guest House- This is a lovely Bed and Breakfast located near the 
ocean in an especially scenic part of Oak Bay. It features lovely landscaped gardens and a taste of history, having looked after generations of travelers since 1922. Originally a single family dwelling the house was enlarged in 1920 to accommodate guests. It now has 9 guest rooms and 2 suites making it ideal for weddings and group get togethers. Being located "next door" to Oak Bay Marina, makes it especially appealing for persons planning on sailing or fishing or just "boat watching". Hosts Derrick & Egla Vair have gone that extra "mile" to make this B&B a true home away from home.
Anderse
n House Bed and Breakfast
- James Bay: a tastefully restored "Victorian era" house featuring antique Persian rugs, a "melange of antiques", modern art, "sparsely elegant decor", and private entrances. Within convenient walking distance of downtown and the Inner Harbour.
A quiet
street. Friendly and knowledgeable hosts. Fresh cut flowers.... If its
pampered you want...
Selkirk House Guest -
Esquimalt: Featuring a dock & hot
tub on Gorge 
waterfront,
boating, family rooms and dorms. A variety of domestic birds & animals
on the grounds will appeal to children (and fresh eggs will appeal to
all. This quiet waterfront setting is conveniently located next to the
Gorge Park and its world famous reversing falls. The Selkirk Guest House
is only a 10 minute from down-town Victoria. In
addition to its economical prices, this B&B features Spike the Wonder
Dog.
Cottage Pirouette
- Esquimalt: a charming
1930's home featuring ensuite 
bathrooms,
patio, music room with piano, harp, choice of Japanese or Canadian breakfast,
... with cookies and refreshments always at hand.
Hosts are especially keen on biking and eco-tours. They have a wealth of informtion to share with you on victoria
A B&B at Swallow
Hill Farm - Metchosin: A 4 acre apple farm thirty
minutes
from downtown Victoria. Two separate suites - one with a private entrance
and deck; the other with a private balcony overlooking the surrounding
countryside with the sea and the mountains beyond. A peaceful haven
where you can relax and get reacquainted with nature.
3:
SELECT HOTEL/MOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Accent Inn -
Located
on Blanshard Street (the road into Victoria from the Schwartz Bay
Ferry) and near the Mayfair Shopping Centre, and other attractions,
this fine hotel has everything you would want, and at excellent prices
as well (they will give Blackfish customers a special discount). Check
out their tour packages.
Helm's Inn -
Ideally
nestled between Victoria's Inner Harbour and Beacon Hill Park and
adjacent to the Royal British Columbia Museum and National Geographic's
Imax Theatre, theInn is proof that you don't need a car to see most
of Victoria's attractions. The Helm's Inn also offers a variety of
tour packages to add adventure to your stay. The Inn has been owned
and operated by the Helm family for over 30 years.
Admiral
Hotel; Strategically located
on the harbour close to the Parliament Buildings, this motel commands
a lot of repeat business. This hotel has been listed in the top
five places to stay in Victoria. Its web site provides all sorts
of information on what to do and see in Victoria.
Victoria
Hotel & Motels - a comprehensive
accommodation site including all sorts of tour and travel information
on Victoria and area, as well as links.
Traveller's
Inn: the largest hotel chain
in Victoria, offering a variety of accommodations and locations.
The site has related tourist links.
4:
KAYAK RESOURCE LINKS
*
Wooden Canoe Heritage Society - information
from sources around the world on all kinds of canoes, from design
to building them, as well as a discussion forum and magazine.
* Easy Kayaker -
Easykayaker is a soft adventure
kayaking website designed for non-endurance kayakers and their families
who want to see beautiful natural surroundings and wildlife. Our
website brings you launch sites, maps, journals, adventure tour
guides, lodgings and kayak related B&Bs, kayak related retailers
and manufacturers, kayak rental locations, kayak lessons, and links
to BC Ferries, weather, tides and road report information. Links
to kayaking magazines and a calendar of local events are also available
along with information such as kayak etiquette, kayak care, coastal
kayak regulations, basic safety tips and equipment recommendations
*
Guillemot Kayaks
offers a source of high quality plans for sea
kayaks. This is the place to find information about building wooden
kayaks, sea kayaking trips across North America as well as info
on - Guillemot Kayaks. Their new Sea Kayak Forum is a set of interactive
on-line bulletin boards for discussing different aspects of sea
kayaking including kayak trips and techniques, kayak building and
design.
5: MISC. TRAVEL LINKS
Canada Trails- online guide to
bicycling, mountain biking, hiking and cross-country skiing.
EarthFoot
- 
A
wonderful array of eco-tours from around the world featuring small
scale, independent, locally based guides. If you are looking for
tours that have a local "earthy" flavour, and most important,
support local people and their economies, then go no further.
Adventure Travel
Tips ; a very
comprehensive site giving info on tours and travel around the
world.
The-l
Directory :
Comprehensive, user-friendly online
information resource for all travellers. This is a good site to
look at travel options from around the world.
Yamnuska Hiking Adventures -
This is a site dedicated to hiking adventures in the Canadian
Rockies. It also contains links to other adventures.
Tourism
Victoria -
everything you might want to know
about Victoria, B.C. Canada -
from climate, attractions, tours, accommodation, etc. is contained
in this huge site.
5: Endangered
Species
EE
Link's Homepage
for Endangered Species, where you click on an s name
and learorganism'n about it
Endangered
Animals of the World where students can research,
collaborate and telecommunicate internationally about endangered
animals. Download in PDF format the United Nations' "GEO:
Global Environment Outlook 3" chapter dealing with Biodiversity
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