Art of the Getaway: Vancouver Island

Discovering the heritage and culture of the Vancouver Island region is an exciting journey into the past, rich with fascinating tales that capture imagination and full of insight into our modern society. Museums and historic sites present captivating portrayals of the past, while contemporary arts and cultural events celebrate the vibrant creative spirit that thrives in every community in the region. The best way to discover how all the history translates into a rich contemporary culture is to attend performing arts, theatre, festivals and events as well as visiting the artists and artisans in their studios.

 

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Albion Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn ~ Victoria's Historic Inns

224 Superior Street Victoria, BC V8V 1T3
877.389.0012
The elegant tranquility of Albion Manor has made us one of Victoria's signature Bed and Breakfast Inns. It was formerly Ryan's Bed and Breakfast. Our gracious 1892 Heritage Home is located on a peaceful oak-tree lined street in the historic James Bay district just five minutes walk from the US ferry terminal, the ocean, downtown shopping and Victoria's major venues. We have off-street parking, so there's no need to drive with everything so wonderfully close to us.

www.albionmanor.com

Beaconsfield Inn

998 Humboldt St, Victoria BC V8V 2Z8
250.384.4044

The Beaconsfield Inn is an international award-winning Edwardian Inn in the heart of quiet Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. We are proud to be a Registered Heritage Property– circa 1905, and continue to do our best to preserve the beauty and grandeur of this lovely property. We have also been awarded Canada Select 5 Star Rating and were selected "Best International Bed and Breakfast" by Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report.

www.beaconsfieldinn.com

Brentwood Bay Lodge

849 Verdier Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1C5 1.888.544.2079
Island time...a life of bliss

What better place to share life's simple pleasures than at Victoria's only 5-Star Oceanfront resort.

Experience the Chef's 5 course tasting menu with wines from our award winning cellar or just soothe the day away in our amazing seaside spa. Only minutes to Butchart Gardens.

www.brentwoodbaylodge.com

Dashwood Manor

One Cook Street Victoria, BC V8V 3W6
1.800.667.5517
Enjoy the casual elegance of Dashwood Manor Bed & Breakfast, one of Victoria's Finest B&Bs;, a member of Victoria's premier bed and breakfast association, Best B&Bs;of Victoria and a founding member of Victoria's Historic Inns. This heritage, seaside, Victoria BC bed and breakfast inn will remain as one of your best memories of Vancouver Island, beautiful British Columbia and Canada.

www.dashwoodmanor.com

English Inn - Heritage Boutique Hotel

429 Lampson Road Victoria, BC
1.866.388.4353

Elements of Art
The Importance of Green Space

Designed by renowned architect Samuel McClure

5 Beautiful Acres. 10 minutes from downtown Victoria

Dinner, Breakfast & Sunday Brunch

Special Events & Weddings

www.englishinn.ca

Hastings House Country Estate

160 Upper Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC
1.800.661.9255
A small luxury country resort, spa and restaurant - sits on 22 acres on the waterfront of Ganges Harbour, Salt Spring Island. Enjoy luxury lodging, fine dining, wellness and relaxation in a casually-elegant atmosphere. Explore British Columbia’s natural beauty, Salt Spring’s mild climate and the warmth and creativity of its people. The heart of the resort is a magnificent 11-th century Sussex-style Manor House.

www.hastingshouse.com

Humboldt House

867 Humboldt Street Victoria, BC V8V 2Z6
1.250.383.0152

Escape to the romantic luxury of this beautiful Bed and Breakfast Inn. The Humboldt House offers a most unique getaway in each of its B&B;rooms. Large jacuzzi baths, wood-burning fireplaces, and exquisite decor are found in each of the six bed and breakfast suites. sparkling wine and homemade chocolate truffles await your arrival. goose down comforters, a CD stereo, fresh flowers and candlelight, and a complimentary wireless internet connection are among the extra touches provided in every guest room.

www.humboldthouse.com

Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa

134 Madrona Drive, Galiano Island, BC
250.359.3388; 1.877.530.3939

The Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa is the only resort in the Southern Gulf Islands where you can leave your car behind, take the ferry, walk to the Inn and hike to trails, parks, beaches and village shops. So very easy!

Galiano Island can provide all of the outdoor experiences you can possibly enjoy in one vacation, because of all of the wonderful resources are within minutes of the Inn.

www.galianoinn.com

Oak Bay Guest House

1052 Newport Ave Victoria, BC V8S 5E3
1.800.575.3812

This Victoria Bed and Breakfast, located in BC, Canada, is a gracious old 1912 Victorian Home, designed by Samuel Maclure.
The Oak Bay Guest House Bed and Breakfast is located in Oak Bay, Victoria’s Seaside Village, two blocks from the ocean and not far from Victoria’s Inner Harbour and the Empress Hotel. Our Victoria B&B;has been providing bed and breakfast accommodations in Victoria for generations of travelers for nearly a century.

www.oakbayguesthouse.com

Prior House Inn

620 St.Charles Victoria, BC V8S 3N7
1.877.924.3300

The Prior House Historic Bed and Breakfast Inn is a heritage, boutique, hotel-style bed and breakfast inn and the perfect accommodation for travelers headed to Victoria and Vancouver Island. Set in a beautiful Victoria garden this Landmark Inn, receiving the coveted 4-Diamond AAA and 5-star Canada Select Awards, is a popular choice for those seeking a romantic Victoria honeymoon destination or British Columbian vacation. Nature lovers will use this as a home base for the best orca whale watching, sea kayaking, bike touring, and hiking on some of the most scenic west coast nature trails of Vancouver Island. Golfers will enjoy this Victoria bed and breakfast inn’s proximity to some of the best golf courses in the world.

www.priorhouse.com

Sooke Harbour House Getaway

1528 Whiffen Spit Road, Sooke, BC V0S 1N0
1.800.889.9688

Sooke Harbour House, an intimate coastal inn surrounded by edible gardens, offers creative regional, seasonal cuisine, luxury ocean view guestrooms, full service weddings, extensive spa treatments, conference and meeting space, unique gift shop/gallery and one of 95 best wine cellars in the world and "One of the World's top ten hotels", Travel and Leisure Magazine.

''The Inn is a celebration of everything that makes life a joy.'' ~ Past Guest.

www.sookeharbourhouse.com

Swans Suite Hotel Victoria's Art Hotel

506 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1N6
1.800.668.7926

The art collection displayed throughout Swans Hotel is part of the Williams Collection; one of the largest privately owned art collections in Western Canada. This collection consists of paintings, sculptures, furniture and antiques that total approximately 1600 pieces. They include historical and contemporary Northwest Coast First Nation's art; two and three dimensional works by local and national artists; and furniture dating from the 17th to 20th century.

www.swanshotel.com

Terrace Beach Resort

1002 Peninsula Road Ucluelet BC
1.866.726.2901
Jason Priestley & family invite you to visit our Beachfront Resort in Ucluelet.

www.terracebeachresort.ca

Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge, the Oceanfront Resort at Cape Mudge

1 Lighthouse Road, Quadra Island BC
250.285.2042
info@capemudgeresort.bc.ca

Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge offers privacy and seclusion within a 1100 acre forest located on Quadra Island, only a 10 minute ferry ride from downtown Campbell River. The lodge features Pacific Coast Kwagiulth architecture as well as traditional and contemporary native art.

Tsa-Kwa-Luten ("Saw-kwa-loo-tan") Lodge is a magical place where legends live in a land of salmon, eagles, killer whales, soaring mountain peaks, swirling tidal waters and lush evergreen forests. Kayak, hike, bike or simply savour the beauty and peacefulness of Quadra Island.

All our accommodations feature ocean views of historic Discovery Passage including the sauna and hot tub.

www.capemudgeresort.bc.ca

BC Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers Guild

The innkeepers of the British Columbia Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers Guild are waiting to welcome you in all parts of this great province. Our member properties range from historic homes in BC's vibrant cities, to intimate retreats in quiet corners of the province, and everything in between. There is a B&B;to suit every traveler's needs, but the one thing they all share is a commitment to excellence in hospitality.

www.bcsbestbnbs.com/

Harbour Air

At Harbour Air we take pride in providing a safe and professional flight experience. With over 25 years of service and more than 30 aircraft we have grown to be the largest all-seaplane airline in the world. Experience scheduled services, scenic tours and private charters that will show you spectacular British Columbia from a new point of view.

WELCOME ABOARD!

www.harbourair.com

Helijet International

Helijet is proud to have been a part of the growth of British Columbia for the past two decades.

In November 1986, armed with a vision, one helicopter and handful of dedicated employees Helijet began commuter service between downtown Vancouver and downtown Victoria. The first scheduled helicopter service in Canada!

From that one helicopter and one route we have grown into a publicly traded company offering a wide range of scheduled and charter services with a fleet of 10 helicopters and airplanes and over 100 employees.

We look forward to helping the people of British Columbia get where they want to go for many decades to come.

www.helijet.com