We had a wonderful short stay in Victoria. The location was perfect for cycling and dining out and the apartment was comfortable and well appointed. I...
Read More...Helga
Germany
Jul 11, 2022 - Aug 4, 2022
Became a member in: 2007
Renewal Date: 31/Jul/2024
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Hiking,
The Arts
Affiliations
University Professors,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Communty Service Volunteers
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Writer, educator (retired teachers) (Retired)
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Germany
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United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
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Canada
We had a wonderful short stay in Victoria. The location was perfect for cycling and dining out and the apartment was comfortable and well appointed. I...
Read More...We had a wonderful short stay in Victoria. The location was perfect for cycling and dining out and the apartment was comfortable and well appointed. I even got to swim in the ocean, it was very warm! Our home and kitty were well looked after. Thanks for a great exchange.
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No Children Please
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Condo on ocean inlet with indoor/outdoor swimming; extensive parks and shopping nearby; and easy access to the long-distance Galloping Goose pedestrian/cycle path. Master bedroom with queen bed and ensuite bathroom. Small second bedroom. Dining area, balcony, and kitchen look out over the Gorge Waterway, a quiet ocean inlet home to wildlife, rowers and kayakers.
HOMELINKING SINCE 2007
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
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Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighbourhood is mixed commercial/residential with close access to parks, walking and bke trails, and a community garden.A small shopping mall with supermarket, pharmacy/post office, liquor store, and other outlets is a 10-minute walk. A larger mall with clothing stores, walk-in medical clinic, dentist, optometrist, and other goods and services is a 5-minute drive. Most parts of the Greater Victoria Area are within a twenty-minute drive, and there's easy access to Highway 1 for visiting other parts of the island.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
It is a short walk to Gorge-ous Coffee with its excellent beverages and snacks and frequent live music. Nearby restaurants include Il Greco and Glo, a waterside restaurant/lounge with a sunny patio. Garden-lovers will enjoy the world-renowned Butchart Gardens and the lesser-known--and less overwhelming--Horticultural Centre of the Pacific, with its charming bistro.Whale-watching, fishing, golfing, hiking, and other outdoor activities are readily accessible, including the Galloping Goose and Lochside Trails for cycling or walking. Short ferry rides to southern Gulf Islands, 1 hour 35 minutes to Vancouver ferry terminal and Port Angeles, Washington, on the Olympic Peninsula.
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Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
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Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2007
Renewal Date: 31/Jul/2024
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Hiking,
The Arts
Affiliations
University Professors,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Writer, educator (retired teachers) (Retired)
Our personal links
Helga
Germany
Viv and Greg
United Kingdom
Jez & Melanie
United Kingdom
Brian & Jan
United Kingdom
Francine & Réjean
Canada
We had a wonderful short stay in Victoria. The location was perfect for cycling and dining out and the apartment was comfortable and well appointed. I...
Read More...We had a wonderful short stay in Victoria. The location was perfect for cycling and dining out and the apartment was comfortable and well appointed. I even got to swim in the ocean, it was very warm! Our home and kitty were well looked after. Thanks for a great exchange.
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