West Coast home near Sidney, Vancouver Island
Canada - British Columbia - North Saanich
ID : CA00116799
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2021
We are
- 2
- 2
David is a retired plant research scientist, and Françoise is a very active artist. Both of us are walkers and cyclists and we both volunteer in our community.
About us
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Homemakers,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Science / Research,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Plant Science (Retired)
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms3
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our home has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and is western-style with wood cladding, it is built on a slope and has two-levels, with deck, and walk-out lower level. It sits in the middle of an acre to the north of the Saanich Peninsula on the eastern side of Vancouver Island, and is located in a rural forested setting a short walk from the shoreline of the Saanich Inlet. The neighbourhood is open-forested, with many walking paths and multiple access points to the shore. The Peninsula is hilly, with residential and rural communities. It is ideal for hiking, cycling, and relaxing. Want more, then visit nearby Victoria or travel by ferry or road to other Island destinations. Want to escape? Then check Victoria airport which is a 10 minutes drive; or the B.C. Ferries terminal to Vancouver, a 15 minutes drive; or the Washington State Ferry to Anacortes from nearby Sidney, a15 minutes drive; or Seattle ferries that leave from Victoria, which is a 30 minutes drive.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Extensive Grounds
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Private parking
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Rural
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We are a community of quiet, respectful, sociable and helpful neighbours, living on one acre or half-acre properties in a forested setting adjacent to the Saanich Inlet. It is a perfect location to spot eagles, blue herons, seals and other wildlife. North Saanich is a rural municipality without a town centre. You will need a car to get around. There are two community shops a short drive away, and the main shopping town, Sidney, is within 15 minutes or 30 minutes cycle. The small towns of Brentwood Bay and Saanichton are 20 minutes drive, and Victoria is 30 minutes drive. Panorama Recreation Centre is 10 minutes drive.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Public Swimming Pool
- Sailing
- Windsurfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Museums
Transport Nearby
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Corner Shop
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
You can access walking paths from our home, as well as the shoreline of the Saanich Inlet. To go further, you will need transport. The area is ideal for cycling, with many bicycle paths and you can cycle from the north of the Peninsula to Victoria on them. In the summer, there are community Farmers' Markets in the area. Nearby Sidney-by-the-Sea has cafés, bars, grocery stores, and diverse shops and attractions. In the summer, Sidney has a popular street market on Thursday evenings. Butchart Gardens is a 20 minute drive, and has evening concerts throughout July and August. To be immersed in more attractions, visit Victoria and its Inner Harbour.
Our favourite restaurants
- The Surly Mermaid, Sidney
- Haro's at the Pier, Sidney
- Pagliacci's Victoria
Cafés & bars
- Beacon Cafe, Sidney
- Farmer's Daughter, Sidney
- RumRunner, Sidney
Special places to shop
- Uptown Shopping Centre
- Mayfair Mall
- Downtown Victoria
Leisure and cultural activities
- Many yacht and kayaking locations
- Butchart Gardens
- Royal B.C. Museum and Imax
Walks or jogging paths
- Galloping Goose Trail
- Lochside Trail
- Victoria Airport multi-use path
Health or fitness clubs
- Panorama Recreation Centre, North Saanich
- Anytime Fitness, Sidney
- Curves, Sidney
Interesting day trips
- Vancouver via B.C. Ferries
- Anacortes via Washinton State Ferries
- Sooke and the Wild Pacific Coast, Cowichan Bay, Cathedral Grove and points north on Vancouver Island
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
It is important to us to find our home neat, tidy and how we left it, when we return from vacation. We do not expect anyone to take advantage of our home, its facilities, its environment, nor to disturb our neighbourhood. We undertake to do the same.
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is not possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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