whale watching: https://www.viator.com/Victoria-tourism/d617-r20823569051-s249823811?mcid=28353&tsem=true&supci=-1790739125&supag=20823569051&supsc=kwd-301968147309&supai=328848467023&supap=&supdv=c&supnt=g&supti=kwd-301968147309&suplp=9001606&supli=1001973&m=28353&supag=20823569051&supsc=kwd-301968147309&supai=328848467023&supap=&supdv=c&supnt=nt%3Ag&suplp=9001606&supli=1001973&supti=kwd-301968147309&tsem=true&supci=kwd-301968147309&supap1=&supap2=&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2sqOBhCGARIsAPuPK0gIuAZoJ1cGK_GjEZsqGDYlaF6AQ3kLsHKpDtADOvqCZtH82hO5fIIaAq9IEALw_wcB

High Tea at The Empress https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Empress_(hotel)

China Town https://www.hellobc.com/stories/exploring-victorias-chinatown/

Buschart Gardens https://www.butchartgardens.com/

Short 5 minute stroll from our house down to the beach and the Lagoon and Bird sanctuary http://www.esquimaltlagoon.com/ https://www.inspirock.com/canada/colwood/esquimalt-lagoon-migratory-bird-sanctuary-a4277657679

a neighbourhood gate is just across the street from us to the Royal Road University Forest where one can access the Hatley Castle, The Lagoon, and beautiful old forested lands. https://www.colwood.ca/discover-colwood/parks-trails/royal-roads-forest

Our neighbourhood is Colwood and here is the website for extensive information https://www.colwood.ca/discover-colwood/about-colwood

the Galloping Goose trail information: https://www.gallopinggoosetrail.com/

Gulf Islands: https://www.hellobc.com/places-to-go/gulf-islands/

San Juan Islands: info on ferry service from Victoria https://vancouverisland.com/plan-your-trip/transportation-in-british-columbia/bc-ferry-washington-anacortes-victoria/

There are numerous adventures on the West Coast and we would be happy to answer any and all questions about Island destinations and activities accessible on day trips or 1-2 day trips, or more depending on your time available.