Came here for an hour or two and had a great time. Before you even enter the butterfly garden,…read morethey have really amazing exhibits of insects - leaf cutter ants, scorpions, and other creepy crawlies. Once you venture in the actual garden, you're hit with warm tropical air and lots of fluttering butterflies of all types. They also have exotic birds, a flamingo, an iguana, and fish. The huge blue butterfly was my favorite. So glad we came here - it was really neat.

Great butterfly gardens. Plenty of butterflies. The staff were welcoming, knowledgeable, and happy…read moreto share fun facts about the insects and animals. The Insectarium at the entrance was a cool surprise too! The gardens aren't huge, but they're packed with life and we spent about an hour wandering. Make sure you leave your jackets at the front because it's nice and warm inside. Highly recommend this as a stop before or after Butchart Gardens and honestly, we found it just as magical in its own way. Worth every minute!

Nice museum! It's only 30 min away from Victoria. They have a ton of airplanes and WWII…read morememorabilia. Lots of look through. The volunteers were really friendly and helpful.

This museum and its staff are true gems. We spent several delightful hours viewing vintage aircraft…read moreand memorabilia and learning about the fascinating history of British Columbia in aviation. There was something for everyone in our mixed group of: private pilot, airplane geek, and layperson, and the personal tour was wonderful.

Found the flyer on the ferry and didn't expect much but OMG this place is so packed with stuff. You…read morecan spend hours pouring through every wall which is completely covered with artifacts. I really liked the animal furs that you can touch as well as the iPad that explained many of the items.

A must see! True wonderland of artifacts and memorabilia! Kids will need to come back again and…read moreagain to take in so much pieces of our world. Don't miss out!

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE What awaits you nicely tucked out of…read moretown (far away enough from the city, yet not as far as Central Saanich/Sidney) just off the highway is this little mini golf oasis that offers three rental accommodation units too (complete with unlimited mini golf). Five stars go towards this well-maintained gem! === THE GOLF Adults are $12.85 and kids are $8.55. That gets each of you 18 holes of golf and there's something for everyone: young, old, beginner, and advanced. At least two of the holes have a couple of options for you to hit into, which result in closer or further placement for the hole situated down below. $5 allows you to play again. === 3. SERVICE We were helped by a couple of ladies and both seemed friendly. They tend to what looked like plants they sell in the clubhouse as well as a small ice cream freezer (which starts at $4 a bar I believe). === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's a picturesque location with two big fountains and ups, downs, bridges over water and plenty of artificial turf and garden features. Wheelchairs and baby strollers will make it over most but not all of the holes (some had stairs only to get up or down). Parking is available in a decent-sized lot in front.

Fun, beautiful, and a bit challenging in the water park like setting!…read moreThe garden was meticulous and ever changing as you played through. Each hole was set up differently and it was fun to see who did the best! You should come to play a game yourself or bring the family!

The Duthie Gallery is slightly off the main drag in Ganges, but well-worth the effort of seeking…read moreout. The gallery itself is in a charming, cabin-like structure, and the surrounding grounds contain surprises at every turn, including oversized wood lampshades hanging from the trees, and spectral whitewashed figures congregated in a gazebo. Inside, the gallery is a showcase for contemporary wood furniture and sculpture. Prints of urban and industrial landscapes by Vancouver artist Richard Tetrault provide a gritty complement to the sleek lines of the wood.

Yes, this is the same Celia Duthie who was the entrepreneur behind Vancouver's famed Duthie Books…read more This shift into a gallery that showcases unique woodworking and other artistic objets is a journey that Celia and Nick can share with you. Located just beyond Hastings House, the Duthie-Hunt's have created the sculpture garden concept, which has been expanded at both Hastings House and Harbour House Hotel. Their discerning eye showcases the very best of the B.C. wood artists and artisans, with many of them calling Salt Spring home. Don't miss this one, when doing the Studio Tour.

This is a unique family owned business in Victoria. We got the non-alcoholic flight of ciders and…read morethe traditional apple cider was our favorite. The service was prompt and efficient. We sat on the back patio which had incredible views, including seeing Mount Baker in the distance that was completely snow covered. We got a short interesting story of their business. We stopped here after a visit to butchart gardens, which is recommended too. Enjoy!

Food & drink - flatbread & the dip were both good. i actually put the dip on a slice of my pizza…read more the tasting is 6 ciders - i had the canadian invasion. perfect sized tasting with some light snacks for an afternoon break. my fav cider was the sassamanash but i am also into sweeter drinks. Service - very friendly, everyone loved our little pup. they brought him a water bowl. our server came around quickly & our food items also came out fairly quick. Ambiance - very chill. we sat on the patio with our pup & there were a ton of other dogs also laying out soaking up the sun. plenty of umbrellas to give shade in the hot summer sun. beautiful view.

This place was awesome. Love the setup and the setting at the farm, as well as the overall vibe…read more Just the right size menu focusing on doing a handful of things right. Salad was great and Pizzas were both delicious- we had the Margherita and Pepperoni. Dough was light and fluffy and wonderfully crispy with a little char from the wood fired oven. Loved them both. Local white wines were both really nice on a warm day, as was the Cider. Chocolate Cake and Berry pie with homemade crust were both as if grandma had made them. If we're ever on Vancouver Island again we'd come back no question.

Stopped here first lunch while riding a 3 day bicycle camping trip. Beautiful location, super…read morefriendly owner & staff AND AMAZING PIZZA! coming back as soon as possible

A great market wwith lots of vendores selling lots of different products. The food at the market…read moreis great. Certaintly worth a visit. Jim Dallimore Sidney,BC

So many things to choose from here! A nice mix of crafts (like belts,knitted hats, dish towels,…read morewood works, etc) to some nice fruits and veggies also. This is a nice sized market also the scone people are amazing!! Wow we picked up some berries that were sooo sweet what a nice evening market!