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MAY WE SUGGEST
Our Bed and Breakfast
in Victoria, BC, Canada is located just a block from the oceanfront, across the
harbour from the Empress Hotel. Those who enjoy walking are always stunned by
the beauty and numbers of walking trails, paths and routes. We invite your to
explore some of the following points of interest right in our Saxe Point neighbourhood.
After a filling breakfast, enjoy the unique gardens
of local residents on your way to view Saxe Point park. Perennial and herb gardens,
natural stands of trees, and beautiful beds of bulbs and annuals delight the garden-lovers
here. From this waterfront park with craggy rocks and tidal inlets, the Olympic
Mountains in Washington provide a panorama. Grassy expanses and woody trails appeal
to some, and the shoreline of the Sooke area can be seen, as well as oceanfront
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When you make your way out of this park, to the right is Fleming
Beach and Macauley Park. A boat launch and anglers club site, this is the
entrance to marvellous cliffside paths with remnants of military battlements throughout.
You can walk past people hanging off the rocks, bouldering on the
cliffside. Our tidal pools can rival Port Renfrew and Tofino at low tide for sealife.
Further along the path, watch for seals in the rocky outcrops in amongst the waves.
Look over at the cruise ship docks to your left, and Ogden Point. Further along
is the outer harbour, and beyond that the Empress and Parliament Buildings (If
its dusk youll see them lit up.) |

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see bunkers in the hills and the tunnel, left over from naval defences in the
past. A short walk along quiet streets, West Bay marina comes into view. Theres
a small café, a community of float homes, and the harbour ferries, which
go across the bay to the Empress and downtown. The little ferry stops at fishermans
wharf, Spinnakers pub, and the Ocean Point Resort. You can get tokens to
get back on, or pay half price to go half way by ferry. ($7.50 each to the Empress).
Across from the marina you can see The Swallowed Anchor, a tiny, eccentric conglomeration
of naval creations sprawled across the lawn of a house, which belonged to a mariner,
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Just around the corner, at the entrance to Paradise (street
that is), Westsong Walkway begins. Its a must to walk at least part of the
way into downtown to experience the overhanging Arbutus trees, and the lapping
ocean beneath you. Each corner opens a different view, and always theres
something to experience, whether a heron or seal, or just people watching. We
enjoy a pint at Spinnakers pub halfway into town, but the dining around
Victoria is unlimited! |

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Back at the Lord Nelson Bed & Breakfast, we also encourage
our guests to check out the country estate behind us, where regal formal gardens
and fountains have been created. A replica of Anne Hathaways thatched cottage
sits there with a stunning herb garden courtyard. And dont forget,
our own gardens have many delightful nooks and crannies, like the front garden
courtyard with garden swing, and the private hot tub area with several colourful
beds and baskets.
Seen enough? Have a look at our spacious suites and our many amenities,
and well see you soon!
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