Beautiful West Coast Canada - Victoria, 18k

Canada - BC - Saanichton

Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton,View from backyard looking toward the house
View from backyard looking toward the house
Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton,Master Bed: sunken tub & fireplace, backyard view
Master Bed: sunken tub & fireplace, backyard view
Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton,Master bedroom—king size bed, lounging sofa
Master bedroom—king size bed, lounging sofa
Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton,Master bedroom ensuite with walk in shower
Master bedroom ensuite with walk in shower
Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton,Backyard looking toward the house
Backyard looking toward the house
Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton,Cosy sitting area / garden outside the bedroom
Cosy sitting area / garden outside the bedroom
Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton, Deck off of the Kitchen
Deck off of the Kitchen
Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton,Kitchen and Sitting Area
Kitchen and Sitting Area
Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton,Front yard cosy seating area, fish pond view
Front yard cosy seating area, fish pond view
Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton,Perfect spot for contemplation in the front yard
Perfect spot for contemplation in the front yard
Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton,Main bathroom with bathtub and rain shower
Main bathroom with bathtub and rain shower
Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton,Living room / dining room
Living room / dining room
Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton,Living Room
Living Room
Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton,Dining area
Dining area
Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton,Guest bedroom—queen size bed
Guest bedroom—queen size bed
Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton,World famous Butchart Gardens (10 min away)
World famous Butchart Gardens (10 min away)
Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton,Whale watching in local waters
Whale watching in local waters
Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton,10-12 minutes away—Sidney waterfront
10-12 minutes away—Sidney waterfront
Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton,From our home exchange in Pertuis, France, 2005
From our home exchange in Pertuis, France, 2005
Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton,Exploring from our home exchange in Morocco, 2019.
Exploring from our home exchange in Morocco, 2019.
Home exhange in,Canada,Saanichton,Cape Town Exchange, 2019
Cape Town Exchange, 2019
  • Sleeping capacity4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Weekend Home Exchange

Long-term 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 comfortable home is situated on a peaceful 1/2 acre in a lovely country setting. We have gardens in the front and backyards and a small fish pond—many intimate areas to relax and contemplate after a busy day of sightseeing. Close to nature, sometimes you’ll see (or hear) bald eagles, herons, racoons, deer, owls, kingfishers, etc. We have lived here for 30+ years & have friendly, helpful neighbours.

The house is set up with 2 bedrooms—the master bedroom has a beautiful view into the backyard, a king size bed, a sofa for comfortable reading, a sunken ThermalMasseur bathtub, gas fireplace and an ensuite with walk-in shower & toilet. The guest bedroom has a queen size bed. * Please note, the house is set up for one or two couples only. The main bathroom has a bathtub with rain shower. The kitchen has all the appliances, cooking utensils and spices you may wish to use. WI-FI, BBQ & exercise equipment are also available to you.

Vancouver Island boasts pristine natural beauty, old growth forests, wildlife, Pacific Rim National Park, picturesque beaches & stunning coastlines and the capital city of British Columbia (Victoria). You'll find it all right here!

Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Balcony / Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • Garden
  • Private parking
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • Internet access
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)

Extras

  • None

Setting

  • Small Town or Village
  • Rural

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

Our little town of Saanichton has all the basic amenities (hospital, post office, grocery store, farmer's market, pub, restaurants, pharmacy, gas station, park, tennis courts, hiking trails). There is a cidery (Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse) at the end of our road. We are a short 10-15 minute drive to the world famous Butchart Gardens, the Butterfly Gardens, charming Sidney by the Sea (theatre, cinema, restaurants), as well as golf courses, lakes and beaches.

The Victoria International Airport and BC Ferries are within a 10-20 minute drive giving access to Vancouver, the Gulf Islands and the US via Vancouver. There are also 2 ferry options from downtown Victoria (25-30 minute drive) to the United States (Seattle on The Clipper, foot passenger ferry or Port Angeles on The Coho motor vehicle or foot passenger ferry—reservations required).

Victoria with its diverse culture and many attractions is a scenic 25-30 minute drive from home. There you will find the stately Legislature Buildings and the famous Empress Hotel, the picturesque & active Inner Harbour, the Royal British Columbia Museum, restaurants, theatres, galleries, a casino, and horse-drawn carriages as well as whale watching boats waiting to show you nature from the ocean.

Outdoor Activities

  • Beach
  • Biking
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Golfing
  • Tennis
  • Hiking
  • Lake
  • Public Swimming Pool
  • Sailing

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Cultural Activities

  • Galleries
  • Museums

Transport Nearby

  • Bus
  • Car Necessary

Neighbourhood Services

  • Bakery
  • Corner Shop
  • Pharmacy
  • Supermarket

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

You'll find attractions & activities galore minutes from home on the Saanich Peninsula and in downtown Victoria (about a 30 minute drive away). With the mildest climate in Canada, we live in one of our country’s top tourist areas. Hike, bike, golf, play tennis, sail or kayak year round, all within a 10-15 minute drive. Visit museums, gardens, wineries, breweries, a gin distillery, Legislative Buildings, galleries, etc. Go to the theatre, cinema or have afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel. Whale watch, fish or sail on our nearby waters or enjoy beautiful waterfront strolls.

The 29km Lochside Regional Trail which meanders from Victoria to Sidney through rolling farmlands, forests & along shorelines is easily accessed minutes from our home. This trail hooks up with the 55km Galloping Goose Trail stretching from Victoria to Sooke. More great hiking trails only minutes away are found in John ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park, Tod Inlet, etc.

Tell us what you’d like to see or do and we’ll do our best to help you find it!

Our favourite restaurants


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Leisure and cultural activities


Walks or jogging paths


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Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

We are always interested to receive enquiries and we will reply promptly, unless of course we are off travelling without internet access. We look forward to hearing from you. We will look after your home with respect and would ask that you do the same when staying at our house. Please, no smoking! * Please note that our home is set up only for 1 or 2 couples. A car is necessary if you want to do any exploring.

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
  • Weekend Home Exchange
  • Long-term Home Exchange
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