Collette & Roberto’s guidebook
Shopping Mall
A great spot to get all you need to start your stay. All goods and services right off the highway. Plenty of parking and a relaxed vibe. Highlights are Market on Millstream, Marshall’s, Michaels and Milestones restaurant. Everything Wine! - and truly anything else you may need.
20 locals recommend
Millstream Village Shopping Centre
2401 Millstream RdA great spot to get all you need to start your stay. All goods and services right off the highway. Plenty of parking and a relaxed vibe. Highlights are Market on Millstream, Marshall’s, Michaels and Milestones restaurant. Everything Wine! - and truly anything else you may need.
Just a 5min drive West to all the shops/services - in the mall and surrounding plaza.
Restaurants (Sizzling Tandoor, Noodlebox, & fast food (A&W, McDonalds), Cobs bakery, pet store, bulk barn, Liquor store, Shoppers Drug mart, Winners/Homesense, Canadian Tire, bike store, Sportchek, Superstore, gas bar, clothing, bags, shoes, dollar-store, movie theatre, bookstore, banks.
Walmart & Lowe’s (across the street). You name it, this mall has it, with plenty of free parking.
77 locals recommend
Westshore Town Centre
2945 Jacklin RdJust a 5min drive West to all the shops/services - in the mall and surrounding plaza.
Restaurants (Sizzling Tandoor, Noodlebox, & fast food (A&W, McDonalds), Cobs bakery, pet store, bulk barn, Liquor store, Shoppers Drug mart, Winners/Homesense, Canadian Tire, bike store, Sportchek, Superstore, gas bar, clothing, bags, shoes, dollar-store, movie theatre, bookstore, banks.
Walmart & Lowe’s (across the street). You name it, this mall has it, with plenty of free parking.
Food scene
Need food? It’s ALL here! This is the place to go to decide what you want to eat. Groceries, dine in, take out, fast or slow.
Favourites are Starbucks (coffee), Thrifty foods (groceries), Mod pizza (unlimited toppings) and Liberty Kitchen (trendy dine in).
Belmont Market
3022 Merchant WyNeed food? It’s ALL here! This is the place to go to decide what you want to eat. Groceries, dine in, take out, fast or slow.
Favourites are Starbucks (coffee), Thrifty foods (groceries), Mod pizza (unlimited toppings) and Liberty Kitchen (trendy dine in).
Best selection & unique decor - just up the street from Millstream Village.
11 locals recommend
Liquor Planet
2317 Millstream RdBest selection & unique decor - just up the street from Millstream Village.
Sightseeing
Bring your sun hat & sunscreen! Enjoy a sunny stroll & see the gardens & roses in full bloom, take a dizzying ride on the Merry-go-round, stop for a meal at the Blue Poppy, or a snack at the café, & saviour the sights and sounds from a shaded bench with a soft-serve ice cream cone. Give yourself a bit of time for the gift shop to wind down the day.
388 locals recommend
The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto AveBring your sun hat & sunscreen! Enjoy a sunny stroll & see the gardens & roses in full bloom, take a dizzying ride on the Merry-go-round, stop for a meal at the Blue Poppy, or a snack at the café, & saviour the sights and sounds from a shaded bench with a soft-serve ice cream cone. Give yourself a bit of time for the gift shop to wind down the day.
Parking and access to this sunny, sandy beach is a breeze. Take your hat, sunscreen, buckets & shovels, and dip your feet in the sand and sea waves. Look closer & discover tiny worlds hidden under each rock. Spend an hour or so here to stroll the beach and build a sand structure. Sea air gives you energy for the day ahead, and relaxes you for a good night’s rest.
131 locals recommend
Esquimalt Lagoon
Parking and access to this sunny, sandy beach is a breeze. Take your hat, sunscreen, buckets & shovels, and dip your feet in the sand and sea waves. Look closer & discover tiny worlds hidden under each rock. Spend an hour or so here to stroll the beach and build a sand structure. Sea air gives you energy for the day ahead, and relaxes you for a good night’s rest.
Find access to parking right off Wharf street and drive down to the floatplane dock. Park on the south side facing the many boats of the inner harbour. Pay parking is the norm for downtown - use the kiosk for your parking pass. Take a walking tour along the boardwalk and see local artisans, musicians and vendors. See the shops along Government street, and stop for lunch at one of the many restaurants. Nearby Milestones offers harbour views and a delicious, and very kid-friendly menu. This area is also a jumping off point for whale watching tours - best to make a reservation for this unique & memorable experience!
70 locals recommend
Inner Harbour Centre
950 Wharf StFind access to parking right off Wharf street and drive down to the floatplane dock. Park on the south side facing the many boats of the inner harbour. Pay parking is the norm for downtown - use the kiosk for your parking pass. Take a walking tour along the boardwalk and see local artisans, musicians and vendors. See the shops along Government street, and stop for lunch at one of the many restaurants. Nearby Milestones offers harbour views and a delicious, and very kid-friendly menu. This area is also a jumping off point for whale watching tours - best to make a reservation for this unique & memorable experience!
See the sights of Brentwood Bay and Todd inlet by kayak! Guided tours available, or if you’re feeling a little more adventurous, rent a kayak - double or single and dip your paddle in the easygoing waters along the shores of Todd inlet. This is a family-friendly, 2 hour round trip. You set the pace, and be sure to bring your hat, sunglasses, a water bottle and snack to keep you going. Jellyfish are sure to delight!
19 locals recommend
Pacifica Paddle Sports
789 Saunders LnSee the sights of Brentwood Bay and Todd inlet by kayak! Guided tours available, or if you’re feeling a little more adventurous, rent a kayak - double or single and dip your paddle in the easygoing waters along the shores of Todd inlet. This is a family-friendly, 2 hour round trip. You set the pace, and be sure to bring your hat, sunglasses, a water bottle and snack to keep you going. Jellyfish are sure to delight!
Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
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3-Hour Sail
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Galloping Goose Trail
Galloping Goose Trail
Mill Hill Road
Mill Hill Road