Guidebook for North Saanich
Food Scene
Canoe Cove Joe's is a local family owned restaurant on the marina that loves its customers! Walk down from our place along the waters edge for a cup of coffee or their eggs benedict!
Canoe Cove Coffee Shop Ltd
2300 Canoe Cove RdCanoe Cove Joe's is a local family owned restaurant on the marina that loves its customers! Walk down from our place along the waters edge for a cup of coffee or their eggs benedict!
Parks & Nature
Sidney by the Sea is a beautiful town located just 5 minutes by car from our home. It is about a 30 min bike ride and an hour walk. With coffee shops, bookstores, a beautiful ocean walk, parks, and shopping you will enjoy this gorgeous town
86 locals recommend
Sidney
Sidney by the Sea is a beautiful town located just 5 minutes by car from our home. It is about a 30 min bike ride and an hour walk. With coffee shops, bookstores, a beautiful ocean walk, parks, and shopping you will enjoy this gorgeous town
One of the most beautiful beaches, peaceful and serene great place for a morning walk
52 locals recommend
Island View Beach Regional Park
3215 Island View RdOne of the most beautiful beaches, peaceful and serene great place for a morning walk
Great trail 10 km in length around the lake. Wonderful day activity trail; well marked shared with cyclists and horses. There are a few rest stops with washrooms. Beautiful scenery
43 locals recommend
Elk Lake
Great trail 10 km in length around the lake. Wonderful day activity trail; well marked shared with cyclists and horses. There are a few rest stops with washrooms. Beautiful scenery
This is a great location for a casual stroll or a bike ride along the waters edge, as the trail follows along through a lovely park like setting. Worth taking time to take a casual stroll to enjoy the sites & sounds!
Lochside Park
5391 Lochside DrThis is a great location for a casual stroll or a bike ride along the waters edge, as the trail follows along through a lovely park like setting. Worth taking time to take a casual stroll to enjoy the sites & sounds!
Half of Sidney Island is a Provincial Park; and a wonderful place to go for a walk. Great beaches and good swimming. A short ferry ride from the Sidney Pier it is great for a day trip or take a tent, sleeping bag and pack some food for a wonderful overnight trip!
12 locals recommend
Sidney Spit
Half of Sidney Island is a Provincial Park; and a wonderful place to go for a walk. Great beaches and good swimming. A short ferry ride from the Sidney Pier it is great for a day trip or take a tent, sleeping bag and pack some food for a wonderful overnight trip!
Sightseeing
Once a rock quarry these beautiful gardens are a must see in Victoria.
388 locals recommend
The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto AveOnce a rock quarry these beautiful gardens are a must see in Victoria.
Drinks & Nightlife
Try some local Ciders that are fabulous! They have a patio, that provides a great view of the Southern Gulf Islands. As well, you can test every single cider they produce and they offer some "share" platters when enjoying flights of ciders
51 locals recommend
Sea Cider
2487 Mt St Michael RdTry some local Ciders that are fabulous! They have a patio, that provides a great view of the Southern Gulf Islands. As well, you can test every single cider they produce and they offer some "share" platters when enjoying flights of ciders
What a find, being a gin lover it was a no brainer! We tried the Gin flight - all so different and all very good - especially the blue gin that goes pink - Brilliant. This is the Empress Gin their signature Gin and one of the best I have ever had!
19 locals recommend
Victoria Distillers
9891 Seaport PlWhat a find, being a gin lover it was a no brainer! We tried the Gin flight - all so different and all very good - especially the blue gin that goes pink - Brilliant. This is the Empress Gin their signature Gin and one of the best I have ever had!