The pub’s welcoming and laid-back atmosphere, with comfort food classics and brews on tap, will have you feeling like you’ve wandered into an English watering hole, while the local-inspired menu and outstanding oceanfront patio will remind you that you’re right at home. Photo: Nora Hamade Victoria’s first neighbourhood pubįounded back in 1954, The Snug Pub is an iconic Victoria establishment in its own right. Made in a woodstone pizza oven for added authenticity, the delicious, Neapolitan-style pizzas will have you questioning whether these pies were imported directly from Naples in Italy or baked in-house (hint: it’s the latter). Indulge in the culinary delights, and outdoor patio setting, of FARO Handcrafted Pizza and Tasting Room.
Much like the heated mineral pools, the award-winning spa at Oak Bay Beach Hotel is similar to the Scandinavian spa treatment with West Coast flair and set against the surrounding natural backdrop of the ocean.
A day at the spaĪs Victoria’s only oceanfront spa, the world-class Boathouse Spa has a selection of holistic treatments and therapies to rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul, from full body massages to a eucalyptus-infused steam room. As Victoria's only licensed oceanfront pool deck, there are many other pool amenities available, including assigned lounge chairs, bottled water and towel service, and access to the Boathouse Kitchen & Bar for signature cocktails and freshly-baked pastries. Open year-round in all seasons, the three heated mineral pools are exclusive for overnight hotel guests and Boathouse Spa guests. Photo: on Instagram Heated outdoor pools on the ocean’s edgeĪ highlight of Oak Bay Beach Hotel, the resort’s heated outdoor mineral pools are situated right on the edge of the Salish Sea, providing that Scandinavian spa experience while overlooking the spectacular Pacific Ocean. Named Canada's #1 Hotel by Condé Nast Traveler, Oak Bay Beach Hotel will make you feel like you’re halfway across the world with the seaside resort’s picturesque location and internationally-inspired onsite amenities, all while experiencing quintessentially West Coast living. Victoria’s Oak Bay Beach Hotel, located just a short ferry ride away from Vancouver, is only a short walk to Oak Bay Village and a 10 minute drive to downtown Victoria.
Here in B.C., you don’t have to go very far to enjoy a local vacation that feels like you’re on a trip around the globe. In fact, there are many benefits to vacationing in the late summer and early fall, from smaller crowds to better rates. If you haven’t yet had a chance to take a break and get away over these past few months, don’t stress! It’s not too late to take advantage of your vacation days.
Summer is winding down, and before we know it, September will be here.