Sarah And Bob's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Witty's is one of Victoria's best beaches and only a 5 minute drive from the suite. We know of 4 different hikes through the forest to get to this beautiful beach.
36 locals recommend
Witty's Lagoon
525 Witty Beach RdWitty's is one of Victoria's best beaches and only a 5 minute drive from the suite. We know of 4 different hikes through the forest to get to this beautiful beach.
Another favourite beach of the locals. But the hidden entrance is before the RV resort.
11 locals recommend
Weir Beach
William Head RdAnother favourite beach of the locals. But the hidden entrance is before the RV resort.
A great hike down through the forest or take the farmland adjacent trail down to the rocky beach of Devonian.
11 locals recommend
Devonian Regional Park
4705 William Head RoadA great hike down through the forest or take the farmland adjacent trail down to the rocky beach of Devonian.
Recognize this famous castle from movies such as X-Men and Deadpool? Royal Roads has beautiful gardens, a variety of wooded hiking trails and is a great background for beautiful photos.
61 locals recommend
Royal Roads University
2005 Sooke RdRecognize this famous castle from movies such as X-Men and Deadpool? Royal Roads has beautiful gardens, a variety of wooded hiking trails and is a great background for beautiful photos.
Langford lake is a great local hot spot in the summer. 4 different beaches around the lake to swim at or just enjoy the walk around.
26 locals recommend
Langford Lake
Langford lake is a great local hot spot in the summer. 4 different beaches around the lake to swim at or just enjoy the walk around.
Did we mention just how close we are to some amazing beaches? just 10 minutes down the road is this beautiful stretch of beach to explore.
10 locals recommend
Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park
Delgada RoadDid we mention just how close we are to some amazing beaches? just 10 minutes down the road is this beautiful stretch of beach to explore.
Want to swim, paddleboard, kayak, subathe or go for a wooded hike? Thetis Lake has it all. A quick 14 minute drive and you can stay all day!
98 locals recommend
Thetis Lake Regional Park
Want to swim, paddleboard, kayak, subathe or go for a wooded hike? Thetis Lake has it all. A quick 14 minute drive and you can stay all day!
The Galloping Goose is a walking/running/biking trail that runs 88km across Victoria. And lucky for us it runs through our neighbourhood.
61 locals recommend
Galloping Goose Trail
Galloping Goose TrailThe Galloping Goose is a walking/running/biking trail that runs 88km across Victoria. And lucky for us it runs through our neighbourhood.
A 14 minute drive to this beautiful provincial park. The salmon come to spawn here so the Eagles come to feast. Walk the trail to the nature house and take the local's secret tunnel to the falls.
242 locals recommend
Goldstream Provincial Park
A 14 minute drive to this beautiful provincial park. The salmon come to spawn here so the Eagles come to feast. Walk the trail to the nature house and take the local's secret tunnel to the falls.
This beautiful old wooden railway is a 40 minute drive north in Shawnigan Lake and a 1.2km walk in. The perfect backdrop for gorgeous family photos.
168 locals recommend
Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles RdThis beautiful old wooden railway is a 40 minute drive north in Shawnigan Lake and a 1.2km walk in. The perfect backdrop for gorgeous family photos.
Visit Vancouver Island's Newest Attraction.
Malahat SkyWalk is an accessible 600 m TreeWalk through a beautiful arbutus forest leading to a spectacular gentle spiral ramp that takes you up 32m to a sightseeing lookout offering views of Finlayson Arm, Saanich Peninsula, Mount Baker and the distant Coast Mountains.
A 24 min drive north on the hwy.
108 locals recommend
Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada HwyVisit Vancouver Island's Newest Attraction.
Malahat SkyWalk is an accessible 600 m TreeWalk through a beautiful arbutus forest leading to a spectacular gentle spiral ramp that takes you up 32m to a sightseeing lookout offering views of Finlayson Arm, Saanich Peninsula, Mount Baker and the distant Coast Mountains.
A 24 min drive north on the hwy.
Brave the cold water and take the plunge at the beautiful potholes in Sooke. Located 25 min away.
222 locals recommend
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
Sooke River RoadBrave the cold water and take the plunge at the beautiful potholes in Sooke. Located 25 min away.
Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site is a 19th-century coastal artillery fort and the first lighthouse on the west coast of Canada. Enjoy the views of downtown Victoria, the ocean and the mountains.
110 locals recommend
Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS
603 Fort Rodd Hill RdFort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site is a 19th-century coastal artillery fort and the first lighthouse on the west coast of Canada. Enjoy the views of downtown Victoria, the ocean and the mountains.
Esquimalt Lagoon is a beautiful walk on the beach. Check out the driftwood birds on the far end, made by a local artist. 13 min drive away.
131 locals recommend
Esquimalt Lagoon
Esquimalt Lagoon is a beautiful walk on the beach. Check out the driftwood birds on the far end, made by a local artist. 13 min drive away.
The best surfing on lower Vancouver Island and part of the west coast trail. 1 hour 17 min drive towards Port Renfrew. Ask us how to find the hidden waterfall.
40 locals recommend
Sombrio Beach
The best surfing on lower Vancouver Island and part of the west coast trail. 1 hour 17 min drive towards Port Renfrew. Ask us how to find the hidden waterfall.
One of the best local hikes and beautiful beaches! 55 minute drive away.
97 locals recommend
Mystic Beach
One of the best local hikes and beautiful beaches! 55 minute drive away.
A quick 15 min drive to some of the best views. 1.5hr hike round trip. steep uphill.
56 locals recommend
Mt Finlayson summit
A quick 15 min drive to some of the best views. 1.5hr hike round trip. steep uphill.
One of our favourite hiking spots. Uphill but a fairly easy climb to the best views! 20 min drive away.
13 locals recommend
Lone Tree Hill
1450 Millstream RdOne of our favourite hiking spots. Uphill but a fairly easy climb to the best views! 20 min drive away.
Gorgeous lake for swimming or hiking around. 12 min drive.
48 locals recommend
Matheson Lake Regional Park
Matheson Lake Park RoadGorgeous lake for swimming or hiking around. 12 min drive.
Just an 8 min drive to this gorgeous lavender farm. Check out their picnic lunches.
12 locals recommend
Bilston Creek Farm
4185 Metchosin RdJust an 8 min drive to this gorgeous lavender farm. Check out their picnic lunches.
Entertainment
City Centre has a large arena for hockey and skating, a huge stadium for soccer and rugby, minigolf and playzone for younger children, and bowling and arcade for everyone.
19 locals recommend
City Centre Park
1089 Langford PkwyCity Centre has a large arena for hockey and skating, a huge stadium for soccer and rugby, minigolf and playzone for younger children, and bowling and arcade for everyone.
Our neighbourhood backs on to this beautiful course. Walk the course up and have a drink at Table Nineteen while enjoying the view.
61 locals recommend
Olympic View Golf Club
643 Latoria RdOur neighbourhood backs on to this beautiful course. Walk the course up and have a drink at Table Nineteen while enjoying the view.
The perfect place to visit with family. This small tropical jungle is filled with parrots, flamingos, turtles, poison dart frogs, lizards, birds and butterflies. A 32 min drive up the peninsula.
137 locals recommend
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
1461 Benvenuto AveThe perfect place to visit with family. This small tropical jungle is filled with parrots, flamingos, turtles, poison dart frogs, lizards, birds and butterflies. A 32 min drive up the peninsula.
Swing through the trees at this fun attraction located 15 min away.
53 locals recommend
WildPlay Element Parks Victoria
1767 Island HwySwing through the trees at this fun attraction located 15 min away.
Need to hit the gym or go down the waterslide? Head over to the YMCA. Only a 10 min drive away.
19 locals recommend
YMCA-YWCA Westhills
1319 Westhills DrNeed to hit the gym or go down the waterslide? Head over to the YMCA. Only a 10 min drive away.
Another great golf course and driving range just down the street! 7 min drive.
15 locals recommend
Metchosin Golf & Country Club
4100 Metchosin RdAnother great golf course and driving range just down the street! 7 min drive.
Come check out the Farmer's market Sundays and check out the pioneer museum.
6 locals recommend
Metchosin Farmers Market
4450 Happy Valley RdCome check out the Farmer's market Sundays and check out the pioneer museum.
Feel like a movie night out? This big theatre with 3D and AVX shows is only 9 min away.
54 locals recommend
Cineplex Odeon Westshore Cinemas
2945 Jacklin RdFeel like a movie night out? This big theatre with 3D and AVX shows is only 9 min away.
Pacific FC
3024 Langford PkwyWatch a football or soccer game only 9 min away
Hit the spa, outdoor pool or Jack Nicklaus designed 18 hole golf course without the hefty hotel fees. A 17 min drive away.
31 locals recommend
The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Victoria
1999 Country Club WayHit the spa, outdoor pool or Jack Nicklaus designed 18 hole golf course without the hefty hotel fees. A 17 min drive away.
Elements Casino
1708 Island HwyAre you feeling lucky? A 16 min drive away
Food Scene
If craving Sushi or Korean and Japanese food, this is a great local place.
10 locals recommend
Sushi Langford Belmont
3016 Merchant WyIf craving Sushi or Korean and Japanese food, this is a great local place.
9 minutes down the road, Liberty Kitchen is the newest Lanford Eatery. So much to choose from!
13 locals recommend
Liberty Kitchen Belmont
3005 Merchant Way9 minutes down the road, Liberty Kitchen is the newest Lanford Eatery. So much to choose from!
This is a local favourite for some of the best Thai food on the island. Their lunch special is a lot of food for a low price.
48 locals recommend
Sabhai Thai Restaurant
2800 Jacklin RdThis is a local favourite for some of the best Thai food on the island. Their lunch special is a lot of food for a low price.
Rhino Coffee is a Tofino favourite that has just recently opened in Langford. 10 minutes to some of the best coffee and donuts.
6 locals recommend
Rhino Coffee House Langford
2840 Peatt RoadRhino Coffee is a Tofino favourite that has just recently opened in Langford. 10 minutes to some of the best coffee and donuts.
A 5 minute drive down the road is one of Victoria's favourite restaurants. Breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert- all are great! Don't miss the petting farm in the back or the Sugar Shack for ice cream and pastries!
104 locals recommend
My Chosen Café
4492 Happy Valley RdA 5 minute drive down the road is one of Victoria's favourite restaurants. Breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert- all are great! Don't miss the petting farm in the back or the Sugar Shack for ice cream and pastries!
If you want to order pizza- this is the place!!! They even have keto pizza!
26 locals recommend
My-Chosen Pizza
4492 Happy Valley RdIf you want to order pizza- this is the place!!! They even have keto pizza!
Red Barn is just 5 minutes down the road on Latoria and Brookside and in addition to groceries, offers the best sandwich bar EVER! This local hot spot is very popular for lunch!
79 locals recommend
Red Barn Market
611 Brookside RdRed Barn is just 5 minutes down the road on Latoria and Brookside and in addition to groceries, offers the best sandwich bar EVER! This local hot spot is very popular for lunch!
The best local place for a hearty breakfast or lunch in Langford. If feeling lucky - bet on the Mahoney!
39 locals recommend
Floyd's Diner
721 Station AveThe best local place for a hearty breakfast or lunch in Langford. If feeling lucky - bet on the Mahoney!
Located a 35 min drive away in Cobble Hill, this 20 acre orchard serves the best ciders on the island. Delicious farm to table menu and flights of cider are worth the drive to Merridale.
105 locals recommend
Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale RdLocated a 35 min drive away in Cobble Hill, this 20 acre orchard serves the best ciders on the island. Delicious farm to table menu and flights of cider are worth the drive to Merridale.
328 has the best local craft beer and local cider flights- a flight of 5 drinks for only $10! the food is great too.
10 locals recommend
328 Taphouse + Grill
328 Wale Rd328 has the best local craft beer and local cider flights- a flight of 5 drinks for only $10! the food is great too.
Delicious stirfry boxes. Eat in or take out! 9 min away or use skip the dishes!
12 locals recommend
Noodlebox
2955 Phipps RoadDelicious stirfry boxes. Eat in or take out! 9 min away or use skip the dishes!
Craving Indian food? a quick 9 min drive to delicious naan and butter chicken!
17 locals recommend
Sizzling Tandoor
3600 Uptown BlvdCraving Indian food? a quick 9 min drive to delicious naan and butter chicken!
This new restaurant is a local favourite. Very popular for brunch and happy hour. 10 min drive away.
26 locals recommend
House Of Boateng Restaurant
2854 Peatt RdThis new restaurant is a local favourite. Very popular for brunch and happy hour. 10 min drive away.
Nearby local pub to go watch the Big game! Music bingo Wednesday nights along with their wings! only a 5 min drive away!
9 locals recommend
Bucky's Taphouse
2668 Sooke RdNearby local pub to go watch the Big game! Music bingo Wednesday nights along with their wings! only a 5 min drive away!
A great variety of food for everyone and only 9 min drive away.
40 locals recommend
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
2955 Phipps RdA great variety of food for everyone and only 9 min drive away.
Bin 4 Burger Lounge
Love burgers? Then BIN 4 is a must! 11 mins away.
Fatburger Langford
3004 Merchant WyThe best fast food burgers and milkshakes around! 9 min away.
Three Gringos Mexican Grill
735 Goldstream AveCraving Mexican - this is the spot! 12 min away.
Neighbourhoods
Metchosin is full of beaches and farmland. It's a slow laid back lifestyle in Metchosin.
15 locals recommend
Metchosin
Metchosin is full of beaches and farmland. It's a slow laid back lifestyle in Metchosin.
Head to downtown Victoria to explore the shops and restaurants, walk the waterfront and see the Parliament Buildings. A 25 min drive south.
230 locals recommend
Victoria
Head to downtown Victoria to explore the shops and restaurants, walk the waterfront and see the Parliament Buildings. A 25 min drive south.
Shopping
Just one of Langford's shopping centres. Just a 6 min drive away.
77 locals recommend
Westshore Town Centre
2945 Jacklin RdJust one of Langford's shopping centres. Just a 6 min drive away.
Langford's strip mall has shopping and restaurants. A 14 min drive away
20 locals recommend
Millstream Village Shopping Centre
2401 Millstream RdLangford's strip mall has shopping and restaurants. A 14 min drive away
Southern Vancouver Island's only Costco is located here in Langford. Just a 14 min drive from the suite.
55 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
799 McCallum RdSouthern Vancouver Island's only Costco is located here in Langford. Just a 14 min drive from the suite.
Belmont Market
3022 Merchant WyA new and trendy strip mall with a variety of dining options. A 9 min drive away.
The Langford Station Cultural District is open Fridays to the end of August. The district includes six artist studios, six business incubators and a community arts workshop. There’s also a stage for performances, an area for food trucks, an off-leash dog area, parking, washrooms and other activities.
Langford Station
Station AvenueThe Langford Station Cultural District is open Fridays to the end of August. The district includes six artist studios, six business incubators and a community arts workshop. There’s also a stage for performances, an area for food trucks, an off-leash dog area, parking, washrooms and other activities.
22 Minute drive to Vancouver Island's largest shopping centre.
125 locals recommend
Mayfair Shopping Centre
3147 Douglas St22 Minute drive to Vancouver Island's largest shopping centre.
Thrifty Foods is a large grocery store with lots of fresh foods and local products. they also have a great floral department. 9 min away.
Thrifty Foods Belmont
3011 Merchant WayThrifty Foods is a large grocery store with lots of fresh foods and local products. they also have a great floral department. 9 min away.