Colwood Accommodations:

Royal Roads Oceanfront Vacation Rental - Royal Roads Oceanside Vacation Rental is situated on the beautiful Esquimalt Lagoon, open to the ocean. We offer the best of both worlds: a tranquil B&B experience on the water and the opportunity to explore beautiful Victoria B.C. Canada and surrounding area and is neighbour to its namesake Royal Roads University with over 600 acres of old-growth forest makes for an ideal romantic get-away for the nature and outdoor enthusiast.

Langford Lake Accommodations:

Dragonfly Ridge - Langford Lake - a beautiful two bedroom vacation getaway! Located just outside Victoria BC, in gorgeous Langford, it's just minutes away from the city - with fine dining, theatre, parks and shopping at your very fingertips! You will enjoy a private lakefront property , with its own dock and absolutely stunning views. Enjoy an enormous deck, dining area, large cosy living room with a fireplace and a fully equipped California-style kitchen.

Otter Cove Retreat - Langford Lake - Come and experience this west-coast-style, secluded retreat situated on peaceful Langford lake. We have our own private dock that’s great for sunbathing or for swimming in the clear refreshing waters. There is a skiff and canoe if you'd prefer to spend some time relaxing on the water fishing for trout. You can even unwind on the deck looking at the scenic lake soaking in a hot tub out in the fresh air.

Shawnigan Lake Accommodations

Stowood House - - Shawnigan Lake - This tastefully decorated, bright and spacious vacation suite is located on the sunny east side of beautiful Shawnigan Lake. The suite is a ground level that has it's own private entrance and offers views of the sparkling lake. There is one bedroom with a queen size bed. In the living room there are two very comfortable futon couches with top of the line pillow top mattresses. The suite would nicely accommodate one or two couples or a family.

Cowichan Bay Accommodations

Old Farm Bed and Breakfast - Cowichan Bay - Our Vancouver Island heritage Bed and Breakfast home sits at the edge of Cowichan Bay an easy 40 minute drive north of Victoria, British Columbia. Both of the large rooms in the main house are fully en suite and have been carefully restored and furnished in Laura Ashley motif. Both suites have a view of the water. A separate unit nearby contains a modern suite with bath jacuzzi and kitchenette.

Dream Weaver Bed and Breakfast - Cowichan Bay - Our Canada Select 4 1/2 star Vancouver Island Bed and Breakfast is located right on the corner of Cowichan Bay Road and Botwood Lane. Thisnew Victorian style home on Vancouver Island stands inviting you to enjoy your stay. Located close to Cowichan Bay's marinas, cafés, pub, restaurants, the Wooden Boat Museum, an Ecology Centre and many shops.

For accommodations further north see Duncan and the Cowichan Valley

The West Shore is composed of the communities of Colwood, Highlands, Langford, Metchosin, and View Royal. This region lies to the west of Victoria, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island from Esquimalt Harbour to rocky Point along the shore of Juan de Fuca Strait which leads out to the Pacific Ocean.

Colwood, at 10 kilometres from Victoria is located on a series of hills sloping up from the sea allowing many locations excellent ocean views. Although largely a residential area, Colwood has a major commercial area and many excellent restaurants.

Southwest of Colwood is Metchosin. A rural municipality comprising of many hobby farms and acreages and regional parks as well as golfing. Wildlife (whales, deer, eagles, seals), hiking, cycling, golfing, fishing, swimming, and site seeingaway from the hustle and bustle of Victoria are attractions for visitors while only a short drive to all the amenities that Victoria has to offer.

Outdoor activities are abundant throughout the West Shore. Hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, and golfing all vie with team sports such as soccer and baseball for popularity, several being year round activities. Eleven parks cover nearly 2000 hectares and provide a myriad of hiking trails from simple nature walks along the shore to challenging day hikes. The Galloping Goose Trail, a 60 km former rail line, is a linear park running from downtown Victoria, through the West Shore, to the ghost town of Leechtown, a long abandoned gold mining community near Sooke. Named after the old steam locomotive which made its run at the turn of the last century, " The Goose" is a walker or cyclist's dream, well-groomed and peaceful with nary a hill to climb.

Sooke and Port Renfrew 

Sooke is about a 40-minute drive from downtown Victoria.  Drive west on Highway 1 and stay in the right lane and take the Colwood / Sooke exit to Highway 14 and follow the signs to Sooke.  Sooke’s main attraction is the great outdoors.  Sun, sea and scenery for every person.  The Sooke region from East Sooke to Port Renfrew has a population of about 12,000, East Sooke over 600 and smaller communities of Jordan River (100) and Port Renfrew (400).

South Cowichan - Shawnigan Lake - Mill Bay - Cobble Hill - Cowichan Bay

Less than an hour's drive from Victoria over the breathtaking Malahat Drive, you will find the gently rolling countryside of South Cowichan, a land of farms and forests, lakes and rivers, rolling hills and ocean beaches. South Cowichan consists of the communities of Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Cobble Hill, and Cowichan Bay.    For further information, visit our South Vancouver Island section.