Became a member in: 2013
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We are an active retired couple. We keep very busy with family, as four out of our five children live in the Victoria area. Carolyn keeps busy with jazzercize, hiking, book club and volunteering. Glen swims most mornings and is active with a local fishing club. Travel is a passion for us.
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Fishing,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals
Profession
Retired Nurse/Retired Heating-oil Contractor
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
| Open to all dates | Spain | Portugal | New Zealand |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Brand-new 1000 sq. ft. condominium near Victoria's Inner Harbour. We are on the 13th floor, with views of the Inner Harbour, downtown Victoria, the Empress Hotel and Parliament buildings & the Strait of Juan de Fuca. We have two bedrooms & two bathrooms.
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our condo is located in the Songhees area of Victoria; very close to many of Victoria 's downtown attractions- the Inner Harbour, the Empress Hotel, the Parliament buildings, the Royals BC Museum & many restaurants. The harbour is incredibly busy & from our condo we can watch seaplanes landing & taking off, the Coho & Clipper ferries making their runs, as many as 4 cruise ships docking some days plus whale watching boats, water taxis & private yachts & boats.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
From our condo , it is a 10 minute walk to downtown Victoria, where there are all sorts of attractions, including the Inner Harbour, Empress Hotel, the Royal BC Museum and many restaurants. A shopping Centre, including a large grocery store, liquor store, Starbucks Coffee, pharmacy, several restaurants & other miscellaneous stores is a 5-minute walk away. A selection of trendy restaurants with water views are within à 5-15 minute walk. (See below).
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We leave our home very clean & tidy, so we expect to find it the same way when we return. Please remove your shoes inside. Other than that, just relax and enjoy our home.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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