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This two-story lodge features 56 rooms with custom canine-themed artwork, orthopedic pet beds, and private patios overlooking the organic herb garden.
Guests enjoy complimentary breakfast with Vancouver Island smoked salmon bagels and house-made Saskatoon berry preserves.
The on-site Waddling Dog Pub & Grill serves Nanaimo-style poutine with venison gravy, while the outdoor firepit area hosts weekly oyster roasts featuring Fanny Bay mollusks.
Culinary adventures extend to Roost Farm Bakery’s wood-fired sourdough pizzas and Church & State Wines’ vineyard restaurant serving braised bison short ribs.
Cultural landmarks include the 1904 Dominion Astrophysical Observatory and the Saanich Historical Artifacts Society’s collection of Coast Salish artifacts.
Government facilities cluster around the Central Saanich Municipal Hall and the Transport Canada Marine Safety office.
Major employers within 5 kilometers encompass Viking Air’s seaplane manufacturing hub and the Michell’s Family Farm agritourism complex.
Sports enthusiasts frequent the Panorama Recreation Centre’s NHL-sized ice rink and the Vantreight Disc Golf Course’s championship layout.
Educational institutions range from the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence to the University of Victoria’s satellite marine biology labs.
Historical sites feature the 1860s St.
Stephen’s Anglican Church and the preserved WWII radar installations at Mount Newton Cross Road.
Accessibility shines via BC Transit Route 70 connecting to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal (12 minutes north), while the hotel’s electric vehicle charging stations cater to Tesla drivers.
Cyclists utilize the Lochside Regional Trail’s 29-kilometer paved path to Sidney, and floatplane charters depart daily from nearby Patricia Bay.
The hotel’s pet relief area includes agility equipment and a canine splash zone, with grooming services offered through Pawsitively Purrfect Mobile Spa.
Budget alternatives include the Sidney Vancouver Island hotels options like the Travelodge by Wyndham with its vintage aircraft decor or the Sandman Hotel’s soundproof rooms near the airport.
The Saanich Peninsula Inn offers quaint cottages with kitchenettes, while backpackers utilize the Ocean Island Inn’s communal kitchen in downtown Victoria.
Long-term stays favor the Comfort Inn & Suites with extended parking for RVs and boat trailers.
Guest reviews consistently praise the Quality Inn Victoria BC booking for its Paws & Relax package including doggy daycare at nearby Playful Paws Ranch.
Many highlight the heritage apple orchard tours and the concierge’s insider access to Butchart Gardens’ twilight hours.
Some note highway noise in east-facing rooms, mitigated by white noise machines and triple-paned windows.
Families appreciate the borrowable kayaks for exploring Tod Inlet and the kids’ scavenger hunt through the hotel’s indigenous plant garden.
For travelers seeking a Budget hotel near Victoria airport BC solution, this property excels with its Island Hopper shuttle service to terminal gates and last-minute flight alert system.
The Vineyard Voyager package combines wine tastings at De Vine Vineyards with charcuterie boards featuring local Salt Spring Island cheeses.
Aviation buffs book guided tours of the British Columbia Aviation Museum’s vintage aircraft collection, while marine biologists-in-training join guided tide pool explorations at Island View Beach.
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