Pedal on the Saanich Peninsula along Vancouver Island’s famous Lochside trail, a converted rail line from the 1920s gas-powered train that carried passengers between Victoria and Sooke • Explore the botanical haven of Butchart Gardens, with its amazing floral display • Unwind in an outdoor mineral pool with breathtaking oceanfront views at our seaside resort • Look for whales and other sea life cruising through the water via Zodiac boat.  

Journey by ferry to Salt Spring Island, “the coolest island in Canada” according to The Washington Post • Enjoy an undulating and scenic ride past island cottages, pristine beaches and lush farmland • Bike rolling roads past rugged shoreline and stretches of old-growth forest dotted with eclectic galleries, art studios and roadside produce stands • Visit local farm stands to taste craft beer or artisan cider • Explore unique art galleries and whimsical shops in the town of Ganges • Relax at our welcoming Relais & Châteaux home.

Ferry back to Vancouver Island through the Stuart Channel, home to local sea lion populations and migrating Orca pods • Ride through the acclaimed Cowichan Valley, known regionally as the “Napa of the North” • Visit Cherry Point Estate, one of the most storied wineries on Vancouver Island • The mild microclimate here yields more sunny days than anywhere else in Canada! • Enjoy peaceful beaches and quiet lanes as you discover an island long inhabited by the Coast Salish Nations • Kayak in Sooke Harbour, the gateway to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, with its dramatic cliffs, sea caves and exposed marine environments.