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CA2971

Victoria, Canada

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TV room

TV room

upstairs study has fan, 2 work stations but "Extra" room for 2 children or guests on mattresses

upstairs study has fan, 2 work stations but "Extra" room for 2 children or guests on mattresses

Kitchen

Kitchen

1st floor bathroom

1st floor bathroom

master bedroom (has ceiling fan)

master bedroom (has ceiling fan)

the table expands

the table expands

guest bedroom with murphy bed that flips up/down

guest bedroom with murphy bed that flips up/down

Deck off the kitchen

Deck off the kitchen

Back of house

Back of house

Herb  garden

Herb garden

View from deck of yard with swing set & sandbox

View from deck of yard with swing set & sandbox

2 floor bathroom with tub and shower

2 floor bathroom with tub and shower

Gold

Member since

2010


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House in Victoria, Canada

Best of the West 
A place to relax after a busy day sight seeing Victoria & surrounding area.
Some "touristy" things to do in Victoria
 
• Empress Hotel
• British Columbia Parliament buildings
• Butchart Gardens
• Royal British Columbia Museum
• Victoria Art Gallery 
• Beacon Hill Park
• Craigdarroch Castle
• Chinatown

Outdoors activities:
Beaver Lake and Elk Lake 10 k walk around lakes
Island View Beach

Rithet’s Bog for bird watching or walking
Mt. Douglas Park for 360 degree view of the area with countless walking trails

SIDNEY (20 minute drive)
Small seaside town with nice waterfront, plenty of bookstores, Ocean Discovery Centre, museum, pubs, shops, aviation museum, and airport.

VANCOUVER ISLAND
Can drive the entire length of Vancouver Island in 8-10 hours
Hike the 7- day West Coast trail;  MUST have reservations
Hike the 4-day Juan de Fuca trail without reservations
Drive to Tofino, Long Beach & Uclulet in  5 hours

Drive to Cathedral Grove in 3 hours to see giant old growth Douglas Firs

Visit Cowichan Bay 1 hour north

Cowichan Valley 40 min. north for great local food & wineries
Chemainus 1 hour 15 minutes north: live theatre, painted murals, living history tours  
 
GULF ISLANDS AND MAINLAND
Ferry & airport terminals 20-30  minutes from our house (see www.bcferries.com)
Salt Spring Island (30 minutes by ferry is the largest Gulf Island. .
Vancouver (1 hr 40 mins. ferry then drive into downtown) Attractions include:
• Stanley Park
• Vancouver Aquarium
• Granville Island with galleries, artist studios and restaurants
• Vancouver Art Gallery
• Museum of Anthropology and UBC Gardens

SEATTLE WA, USA (4-5 hrs by car or by ferry.)  
 

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Our Family

  • 2 Adults
  • 0 Children
  • 7 Exchanges made

Occupation

  • Retired Sessional Instructor
  • Home handyman and renovation specialist

Our Home

  • House Type: House
  • Floor: 2
  • Environment: In the suburbs
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Sleeping Capacity: 5

In my house

  • Pets - Not allowed
  • Small children - Not allowed

Exchange Types

  • Home exchange

Indoor

  • Free internet access
  • Computer available
  • Air conditioning
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes dryer
  • Television

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace or deck
  • Park / playground
  • BBQ
  • Garage / private parking

Facilities

  • Non-smoking house
  • Car necessary
  • Use/Exchange of car
  • Seclusion/Privacy

Our Destination Wish List

  • Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Spoken Languages

  • English

Our Neighbourhood

Nearest Airport: YYJ - 30 km

Occupation

  • Retired Sessional Instructor
  • Home handyman and renovation specialist

Children

  • We do not have children.

Pets

  • We do not have pets.

About Our Family

We are two retired professionals but Mark is enjoying a second career as a home handyman working with our son in a Renovation business here in Victoria. We have 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren who live close by.

For the Spring of 2023 I hope to arrange a 4 week trip in England, with house and car exchange.

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Lifestyle

Reading, gardening, refinishing wood things, travel, cooking , eating with friends, family and enjoying wine!

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