When on island time I love to seek out a high viewpoint. Our hike on Turtleback Mountain had some…read moreof the most breathtaking views we had. There are two parking lots, one at the South trailhead and the other at the North. We took the South Trail to the West Overlook to the Ridge trail and stayed on it to the Ravens Ridge trail and the outside of Center Loop trail to return. The South Trail starts in the woods as it goes up and up to the ridge and mountaintop. The first mile and the early part of the hike were tough, it felt like walking on my elliptical with the ramp all the way up. You'll be quickly rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding islands. Did you pack a lunch or a beer? This was a perfect break spot. Carry on through the woods, fields and cliffs and complete your loop. Wildflowers were blooming anywhere the sunlight found it's way through the canopy. Simply stunning. Take a photo of the map at the trailhead Pack a lunch and beer You're going through the woods and exposed at the top, you need bug spray and sunblock Pack it in, pack it

Second Stop: "A Perfect Day on Orcas island" Collection…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/collection/Bgd9G40BjYMmHuJoM5MpHw Well this is an awesome hiking trail system with spectacular views. We did the short 1.5 mile to Ship Peak. 931" straight up and 931' straight down. That ham and egg omelet was sitting pretty heavy on the way up. LOL We have done other trails and they are all awesome. Check it out.

I have now done two rooms here, and I can say, it's an escape room. There is no fluff, the hints…read moreare on an iPad which can make it very frustrating, but it does what it needs to do and by no means is the worst I have done. The first room we did was Motel 66 with my son, the second After Dark with my wife. We escaped both with time remaining, however I will add the note that my wife and I have completed over 300 rooms and this is definitely not a "for beginners" type of place. I wouldn't do either with more than three, they're small.

The room is way to DARK!!!! We lost 10 minutes in the beginning because we couldn't see an obvious…read morebutton that was in the room that we were supposed to press because it was so dark. Totally has potential, but they need to add more lighting. Everything was difficult to see and read, which made it extremely hard to move onto the next clue.

I've been to Victoria so many times and was running out of things to do, so I was super excited to…read morefind that this was a new addition. I'd been hearing about axe throwing being the cool new thing and my partner was ecstatic as this reminds him of his childhood growing up in the woods. I was even happier to find that prices are reasonable, but slightly concerned I might chop off a toe. I really wanted to try this so I made my partner make reservations ahead of time (I did see quite a few people who tried to walk in turned away). The place is a teeny bit hidden inside a non descript building, but when you first walk in you can see it thru the glass window. We came by a little early and were able to get started early. It's kind of like bowling where you get your own lane and choose your own axe. I was happy to find that they had both bathrooms and wifi available. We received some instruction and coaching throughout our visit. Throwing an axe the exact right way to get it to stick into the wall is tricky. It is certainly something I still need to master, but I was over joyed when I finally got some picture worthy throws near the bulls eye. My partner thinks he is pretty good and is considering joining a league in the future. Even though we don't live in the area the employees were helpful and provided us info about the different kind of leagues and what we could expect if we joined one. I'd definitely check this out again and would even consider it somewhat of a work out.

Loved this place!! It has only been running for a month, but totally worth our $20. We have never…read moredone anything like axe throwing in our life. It seemed simple enough, but there is totally a learning curve!!! Luckily for us, Axe and Grind has people there to coach us through the learning part so we could actually enjoy ourselves by sibling an axe into the target. This made a difference because they don't just send you off to throw axes randomly at wood boards. They explain how to do it, show you how to do it, watch you do it, then help you make adjustments until it starts clicking for you. Once it starts to click, then they teach you how to play the axe throwing game (I.e. what the red lead and blue dots mean and how to score). Once we got the hang out it, the games was super fun!! We even practiced doing the one handed throw. It was appprox. $22 per a person after tax for one hour. But you only need an hour. Lol. Any longer and your arms might hurt!! Usually, you share one lane for 2-4 people. Just like bowling, except with axes. It's like bowling and archery mixed into one game!!! It is hidden so you have to search a bit for the sign to find the location downtown. You also have to find street parking, which is a bummer. But you can always walk around to get your money of parking worth. I heard they get busier at night so we went in the late afternoon before dinner and the night crowd. We got a lane for each of us individually after having to share 2 lanes for 3 people. So was fun and not crowded for us. Def recommend. Something unique and fun to do with your friends and family!! Just remember to wear opened toe shoes. If you don't, they have crocs that you can borrow, but it requires you to wear shoes that strangers have worn before. I suppose nothing diff that bowling shoes, but if you can remember, wear closed toed shoes!

Such a great experience. Malcolm was a great guide, bikes were great, route and wineries were so…read morepleasant. I will definitely return for another bike tour. It was so nice to get to see all of the cycling accommodations in Victoria. Also really loved the food as it all seems health conscious and local. Cycling through you can tell how amazing Victoria truly is. I would not have had this experience without Malcolm and Cycletreks.

My partner and I recently rented bikes for a week from CycleTreks. Initially, we had some doubts,…read moresince we wanted to go on longer/off-road rides and the location of the bike shop (in downtown Victoria) seemed more oriented toward tourists going on casual rides. We were pleasantly surprised to receive good quality bikes, maps, a repair kit, and personal help/attention. At $120 for the week per bike, the price felt a bit high -- but they did throw in an extra day for free, which we appreciated.

Several great parties, very well designed and managed. One outdoor escape game though Victors and…read moreone laser tag session. Overall very good value.

Amazing. This place does an excellent job of entertaining. I highly recommend them. We had…read morereservations so that we could complete two of their rooms somewhat simultaneously. We had 1/2 the staff in one room and the other in the "harder" room. I won't tell you which room I was in - just that my team definitely won :) I really like that there are lots of things to do in each room - so that everyone gets a chance to participate. It really is an excellent idea for team building and/or group activities. The staff is very friendly, organized and does a great job of keeping people on target. Everyone had fun and I know that this is a team-building event that all will be talking about for years.

I really love this yoga studio. I am from Seattle visiting family with an imminent death in the…read morefamily and needed a studio to get away and lean into my yoga practice. The moment I walked up the stairs to the studio I felt held and could safely leave the family chaos behind. One class that stands out that was such a blessing. I ended up between 2 women who had a strong yoga practice. One of them introduced herself. It was such a beautiful exchange. Being between these 2 women and the wonderful yoga instruction was a true gift. I look forward to coming back to this nourishing studio where I feel great things happen on and off the mat.

I visit many gyms while traveling for work and pleasure. Studio 4 ranks in the top 3. Space has…read morethe perfect light, texture, tone and equipment. Very pleasant and helpful staff. An awesome vibe. thank you Studio 4 I'll be back.

Favorite gym in Victoria. Tons of equipment, and love the brick and beam character and funky plantsread more

This is the prettiest neighborhood park where locals go to enjoy being outside on a nice day. There…read moreis plenty of parking and the signage is very good for where to park. It is a big park with one side being the entrace to the wharf where all the food is and then the side that had the open grassy spaces with benches and a fun playground for the little kids.

Small neighborhood park next to the coast; plenty of foot traffic from locals and cruise shippers…read morealike