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Parks & Camping
Friday, July 25th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
From breath-taking outdoor adventures and gorgeous gardens to fascinating exhibits exploring the region’s diverse history and family-fun activities sure to induce smiles from all ages, Vancouve
Welcome to Vancouver Island
Friday, July 25th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
What You Need To Know…
Visitor Information: While touring Vancouver Island, watch for Visitor Centres where trained staff can assist with your travel questions and provide information on acc
Daytrippin’ with BC Ferries
Friday, July 25th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
BC Ferries visits some of the most beautiful spots on Vancouver Island and the neighbouring smaller islands.
Here are a few sidetrip suggestions:
Mill Bay Crossing:
Skip the drive and take the sc
Island calendar of events
Friday, July 25th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
From fine arts to fine wine, boat festivals to blues bashes – you’ll find it all on Vancouver Island, the perfect place to enjoy both world-class entertainment and local events that put you rig
Island Attractions
Friday, July 25th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
From breath-taking outdoor adventures and gorgeous gardens to fascinating exhibits exploring the region’s diverse history and family-fun activities sure to induce smiles from all ages, Vancouve
Sidney & The Saanich Peninsula
Friday, July 25th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
Whether you have an hour to spend on the way to a ferry, or the whole day, Sidney and the Saanich Peninsula are among the Island’s most charming destinations.
The transport hub of south Vancouver Is
Festival fun
Thursday, May 29th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
The day-long Brentwood Bay Festival of fun kicks off with the Central Saanich Lion’s mouth-watering Pancake Breakfast. Steaming plates of fluffy pancakes and juicy sausages are available starting at 8
Our museums
Thursday, May 29th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
The Saanich Pioneer Museum, dedicated to preserving the history of rural Central Saanich is open every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
Brentwood Bay
Thursday, May 29th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
Picture a soft yellow sunset on a wooded inlet – that’s Brentwood Bay. Southwest of Sidney, off West Saanich Road, is nestled the seaside village of Brentwood Bay. The village is on the protected and
A rich history
Thursday, May 29th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
The WSANEC, or Coast Salish First Nation, have called the Saanich Peninsula home for thousands of years. The people, who reside from Bella Coola, south to the Oregon coast, are tied by the Sencoten la