Relax or be as busy as you like - golf, hiking, fishing, beachcombing, kayaking, winery tours and more are close by!
"We loved the hiking, kayaking, whale watching, bike trip down the Lochside
trail, shopping in Victoria. The accommodations were great and the views breathtaking."
– The 5 sisters, Massachusetts and Kentucky
"Loved the Zip Lining nearby! It's so hard to leave this house"
– The Neales
Waterdown, Ontario
California
"Take the 5 hour coastal walk on as a challenge - it starts 10 minutes from the driveway!"
– The Woodies,
London UK
Eagle Crest Vacation Retreat
Exclusive vacation rental accommodations close to Victoria, BC.
Unique ocean view log home near marina, hiking & biking trails, three golf courses.
Enjoy park-side holiday lodgings on the Southern tip of Vancouver Island
Activities
Hiking - Kayaking - Boating - Birding - Cycling - Golfing
And More!
Hiking in East Sooke Park
Experience West Coast wilderness near Victoria on Vancouver Island. There are over 31 miles of hiking trails in East Sooke Park near Victoria, BC. Some hiking trails will take you along the rocky coastline with magnificent ocean views and lots of opportunities for bird watching. Other hiking trails will take you inland through cool and sheltered rainforests where wildlife viewing occurs at every turn in the trail.
Kayaking in Victoria
Just type "kayaking Victoria BC" into your Google search bar and you'll see how popular kayaking is on Southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Bring your own sea going kayak, there's lots of room at Eagle Crest for kayak storage. You can launch next door at the Pacific Lions Marina and Boat Launch for a shoreline paddle or launch your kayak in Victoria's famous inner harbour for a protected paddle in the glow of the city lights.
Boating on Vancouver Island
Bring your own boat, there's lots of parking at Eagle Crest Vacation Home, or charter a boat in Sooke or Victoria and go boating! Victoria is renowned for magnificent coastline and picturesque coves and bays. Boaters always find lots of places to explore on Southern Vancouver Island.
Bird Watching in Victoria
Because of the mild climate and West Coast marine environment there are lots of opportunities for bird watchers to add new species to their birding lists. Bring your binoculars and your camera and prepared to be amazed.
Cycling
Victoria is home to many avid cyclists and there are lots of trails and paths for mountain bikes. The best known is the Galloping Goose Hiking & Biking Trail, a 60 km trail that runs from Sooke to downtown Victoria.
Golfing
Mild coastal weather means year round golf in Victoria, BC. For the golfing enthusiast who demands beauty as well as a challenge, Victoria offers three magnificent golf courses. Bear Mountain Golf Course was designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus and is situated on a stunning 1,000 acre property. Olympic View Golf Club is on the southern tip of Vancouver Island and the coastline scenery is second to none. Arbutus Ridge is located in the heart of Vancouver Island's wine country and offers challenging golf with both mountain and ocean views and award winning local wines with lunch. What more can a golfer ask for?
Outdoor Recreation - the Sky's the Limit!
Southern Vancouver Island, including Victoria, BC and Sooke, offers just about any kind of outdoor recreation experience you can imagine. Stay at Eagle Crest Vacation Rental and indulge yourself in your favourite outdoor sports and recreation.
At Eagle Crest Vacation Retreat accommodations it's all about you!
Please contact us for more information on the activities available in our area.