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Customized private tours near Victoria, BC (max. 6 people). Choose from one of our sample tours or let us design one just for you. Full- or half-day tours with pick up and drop off in the Greater Victoria area. I look forward to meeting you!

Capture the beauty of Vancouver Island and its wildlife with professional nature photographer Catherine Babault. Explore the coast, temperate rainforest, and alpine meadows in the greater Comox Valley area and up to north Vancouver Island. Reconnect with nature, hone your photography skills in the field and return home with compelling images. Photo tours and workshops are designed for photographers of all level. They are offered all year round, in English and French. Sign up for a group photo tour or workshop, or request a private one. We invite you to visit catherinebabault.com to learn more about tours and workshops, follow Catherine on Mastodon social network https://mastodon.social/@CatherineBabault and subscribe to her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@catherinebabault Catherine Babault Photography is committed to limit our impact on the unique ecosystems of Vancouver Island. We keep a respectful distance from wildlife, we avoid as much as possible to disturb the animals’ routine and we stay on designated trails.

Landsea Tours and Adventuresyour host for fun and informative tours of Canada's West Coast to Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler. Visit the top bucket list destinations and the best variety of stops with a driver guide on a spacious mini coach. We meet our guests where door-to-door transport to more places than any other operator, including Vancouver airport hotels. Maximize your short visit to Vancouver with a pre or post cruise tour or while waiting for hotel check-in. We'll keep your luggage safe too. More vacation. Less effort.

No matter your fitness or experience levels, an eBike makes cycling more fun! Our tours are designed to allow you to experience the joy of a cycling tour while on an eBike - hills, distance and wind don't matter as the pedal assist electric motor is there to help. Enjoy the beauty of Vancouver Island from the seat of a bike. The slower pace of biking reveals the hidden secrets of amazing land

Join us on a luxury kayaking tour. The Flow retreat includes comfortable lodge accommodation, gourmet meals with wine, kayaking instruction, professional guides, top of the line equipment and many more reasons to go with The Flow.

The Grotto Spa is the #1 Spa in Canada, offering Signature treatments that go beyond the expected. We are one of the largest spas in BC with 21 Treatment Rooms, Nail Care Room, full service Hair Salon and the Treetop Tapas & Grill Restaurant. Dedicated to providing intimate experiences for individuals and couples, we also specialize in 'social spa catering to groups and corporate business. Our 3 private 'Suites for Two' feature hand crafted copper soaking tubs, plush treatment tables and fireplaces. Spa guests receive complimentary access to the Mineral Pool on the day of their treatments. Designed to emulate a natural stone grotto, this warm water pool is infused with natural minerals to detoxify and rejuvenate the body. After treatments, guests are invited to the Relaxation Lounge to enjoy fresh fruit, teas and coffee. For a unique dining experience, try Endless Tapas at the Treetop Tapas & Grill, overlooking the surrounding forest. We give relaxation a whole new meaning!

Nestled in the beauty of the Cowichan Valley, this impeccable facility is a first class, family run business. It is our pleasure to offer everyone a unique equine riding experience. Escape the crowds and indulge in a memorable experience. Enjoy sweeping ocean and valley views. A great opportunity to experience a West Coast Rainforest. Our trails are expertly guided and the horses are suitable for all levels of riders.

A popular destination family campground on Vancouver Island! Explore the incredible camping, hiking, biking, and fishing opportunities this region has to offer. Be sure to check out the new suspension bridge! Park visitors to Elk Falls will enjoy the extensive forest trail network and the hiking and biking opportunities available. Impressive waterfalls serve as a beautiful backdrop while hiking through coastal forests. Minutes from the main campground, visitors can explore the impressive new suspension bridge. Access to the bridge can be found off the Canyon View Trail. Adventurous park users will be awe-struck at the views found from this newly-built attraction! Firewood is available for sale from the Park Operator. Reservations are recommended during peak season, however last-minute campers may be able to find a spot in July and August. Reservations for this park are accepted for arrival dates from mid-May Labour Day. Elk Falls is open year-round (Winter Camping $11/night).

Wild Pacific Charters provides Fully Guided offshore BC Salmon Fishing and Halibut Fishing Charters. Our 30 foot Grady White has up to date equipment, electronics and we have over 20 years experience in saltwater fishing with extensive knowledge of local areas. All fishing gear/tackle supplied, fully insured and licensed. We invite you to enjoy a day of fishing for fantastic BC salmon, Pacific halibut and various cod fish.

Located in Brentwood Bay B.C., The Butchart Gardens is a world famous 55-acre (22ha) display garden. Started in 1904 by the Butchart’s and still privately owned by the family, The Gardens was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2004. A Garden for all seasons, open year-round. In Spring, countless tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths offer a buffet of fragrances and colours. Summer is truly stunning from dawn past dusk featuring the Rose Garden, evening entertainment, subtle night illuminations, and the Saturday firework shows to name a few. Stunning perennial borders start their show in late summer, and the Japanese maples turn to russet, gold, and red in the fall. Be captivated by the Magic of Christmas with its hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, 12 days of Christmas displays, and festive fare. Complete your visit with a ride on the Rose Carousel, afternoon tea in the former Butchart residence, and a stop into the Seed & Gift Store.

Come See Victoria offers guided walking tours of Victoria, BC. Our History and Architecture walk traces the evolution of the city through the eyes of its architecture. Victoria has a wealth of surviving 19th century buildings ... and every building has a story! On our Victorian Characters walk you will get to know the larger-than-life personalities of Victorian Victoria. You will hear their stories and sagas, and appreciate their lasting legacy to the city, province, and country. We also offer a Historic Pub Walk, where you will tour vibrant pubs in some of the grandest heritage buildings in the city. We provide customized private walking tours to groups of all sizes.

Olympic View Golf Club is located just 20 minutes from downtown Victoria, British Columbia. Nestled deep inside a pristine forest, natural beauty is punctuated by two waterfalls, twelve lakes, roaming deer, soaring eagles, and the beautiful snow peaked Olympic Mountains in the horizon. Home to an award-winning Golf Academy, the state-of-the-art facility features expansive grass tee decks, five target greens, and three comprehensive short game areas. Covering over 14 acres and stretching to 330 yards. After your round, visit the newly renovated Table Nineteen! The perfect location for a relaxing meal with friends and family, not just for golfers unwinding after a day on the links. Enjoy the views of the Olympic Mountains, watch your favorite sports team play on the big-screen TVs, or relax on the wrap-around patio and catch all the action on the 18th green.

The mission of the Comox Air Force Museum is to preserve and teach the history and heritage of the Royal Canadian Air Force with a focus on CFB Comox, 19 Wing, and the west coast of Canada. A self-guided tour begins at the dawn of military aviation in WWI, WWII, Korea, the Cold War and United Nations Peacekeeping before reaching the section that features all of 19 Wing's past and present squadrons. The research library contains aviation reference materials, technical manuals, personal accounts, biographies, logbooks, and photographs. A well stocked gift shop is filled with clothing, hats, toys, and exclusive RCAF memorabilia. Heritage Air Park is home to a collection of aircraft that once flew at CFB Comox.

Discovery Islands Lodge is an off-grid waterfront lodge on northern Quadra Island that offers all-inclusive Kayak Lodge Getaways and full-lodge rentals. Located near three provincial parks, Discovery Islands Lodge offers easy access to an un-crowded paradise of clear sheltered ocean, abundant wildlife, spectacular rainforest, idyllic lakes, and towering mountain vistas. Operated by Coast Mountain Expeditions.