Goldstream Provincial Park is incredible! I loved watching salmon swim upstream—it was such a magical sight. The lush scenery and peaceful atmosphere make it a perfect spot for hiking or just soaking in nature. A must-visit for anyone seeking a natural escape!

It was worth the hike, seeing how well they manage this place. There are many nice picnic tables and if you walk under the highway through the river tunnel and follow the river bed, the waterfall is not to far. (Ware good shoes!)

Nice little weekend hike through Goldstream Provincial Park and hitting up Niagara Falls. At 47.5 metres it’s almost at high as its famous namesake. 💦 Some hills to climb up and down, around rocks and trees. Be careful on the rocks through the water. Or stay to the sides and keep dry. Recommend hiking 🥾 shoes or boots. The park is also home to 600-year-old Douglas fir trees and western red cedar, western yew and hemlock, red alder, big leaf maple and black cottonwood. 🌲 Phot doesn’t do it justice. The trails are relatively accessible and flat. Easy for walking. I’ll be back in the fall to watch the annual chum salmon spawning run. 🐟

Beautiful place, loved being surrounded by the trees. Walk through the tunnel towards the fall was like entering a fantasy world. Wanted to hike further but struggled through a lack of signage but it was our first time visiting so we are unfamiliar with the park. Would love to explore more.

We parked on the south bound side of the highway, and walked down into the creek bed to the falls and it was nice! My very small Papillion Chihuahua had very few issues with the rocks, though I did have to carry her a short distance, a couple of times. After the falls, we walked through the tunnel to the other side and went to the nature house🙂 Really a beautiful place to visit!

Beautiful park, but not well indicated. The park is divided by the Malahat highway that runs through it, with a pedestrian tunnel underneath. So if you park on one side you can easily get to the other side. However, there are no signs for the tunnel (it's really there, as confirmed by one of the park rangers we spoke to). And rather than pointing you to the tunnel, the signs on the East side state you should drive to the parking lot on the West side if you want to visit the falls (both falls are on the West side). Anyway, it was certainly worth it, despite the confusion and driving around.

We enjoyed our walk here today. And see a few salmons. But, to witness 2 people, catching salmons with a net, then killing them with stones. Thats a first for me. We really thought, those people are there to protect the park or an employee, but we were definitely wrong. They are walking on the water and fishing with net.

Nice facility.... however. The staff at the front desk are unfriendly. This is the first Y I've ever been to where you aren't greeted, nor spoken to as you leave. The staff bury their heads in screens or chat with each other. I used to work at a Y as membership services.... I would have been fired for this nonsense. I was denied storing my kids small diabetic backpack in the staff room by the pool. So if someone swiped it i'd be screwed for my son. The booking of the upstairs gym is ridiculous. The Y's website sucks, their own staff admit this (maybe change it?). People booking the gym all day for only 1 or two people in gym so others can't use it is the dumbest idea ever. Maybe try open gyms or specific activities... crazy ideas hey.

Nice gym, clean with good selection of machines and free weights. Lots and lots of cardio machines. The only thing is there isn’t a ton of floor space if you need to stretch or do anything in a mat. Also the mats are shorter than I needed but other than that great gym.

This place is very good, there is a gym and a swimming pool. Ilike to come to the swimming pool. My kids enjoy playing in the water. There are many toys and if you are senior, there is a hot spring pool to soak in comfortably. The reception staff is good. But paying here does not accept cash. The vending machine for snack is broken and changing area does not lock

The gym (reason I got a membership) is not great. If all you want to do is run on a treadmill or lift some weights I could see it being a good option. Their weight machines are super limited, usually super busy so very hard almost stressful to get a machine. It is not enjoyable. I found there was barely any leg machines especially and the 2/3 they have are always busy. I use to love my time at fitness world where there was always something open and great selections. The Y is just not set up properly.

The pool is nice, clean and overall great location. The issue, you have to sign up for a full membership to do any swim lessons with your kids. Meaning something that should be reasonable in cost, ends up being thousands of dollars. It’s no surprise this business is failing and that the city of Langford, and its residents, are having to foot the bill and buy out this location. Absolute joke.

Provide everything that family needed! Lots of options for fitness classes in different times of the days and weeks. Great pool! Fitness room is not good for athletes people, Great for teenagers. Lots of disabilities parking

A young woman working front desk was so rude to my daughter, after she asked about swim classes and lane times. My daughter left in tears, doesn't want anything to do with swimming or practicing for swimming.

We booked multiple rooms through my family members (last names all Kent and Irons) and stayed here for two nights with a very large group in a number of suite units and hotel rooms. I tried leaving a review and got a smug response from management and my review being removed because they claimed I never stayed here. It was 30C each day and we complained that the AC didn’t work in any of the rooms (temperatures of 24-25C in the rooms). Despite repeatedly inquiring about getting this fixed, nothing was done so it was a very uncomfortable stay for everyone. At over $550/night/room I would not ever consider coming back here when there’s much more affordable options that would have allowed us to sleep comfortably. Some of the rooms with suites had a terrible smell in them too, and the service from staff was pretty abysmal with the exception of the guys at the front who were very professional and helpful. The restaurant in the lobby was a bit of a nightmare too. Half our table waited almost 2 hours to get their mains and it didn’t seem like the servers had a clue who was in charge or how to handle a large group. Golf course was a total nightmare as well. We will not be staying here again in the future.

The property itself is beautiful, with nice views and a pleasant atmosphere. We had breakfast at the on-site restaurant, which was very good each time. The disappointments - our room was hot. The common areas were even hotter. It seems there’s no A/C in the rooms after peak summer, even if it’s hot outside. We were given a fan that rattled, but that only does so much. There was the big tub…with no drain plug, so you couldn’t fill it. Our suite had an oven… but no pans or foil to put things on, so you couldn’t use it. Little things were broken - missing trim on the side of the countertop, a knob missing from a lamp. The staff we dealt with were very friendly and polite, and tried to fix issues for us.

Fantastic staff. Property is well maintained. We're currently in the middle of a six day stay with our 1 year old son. Staff has gone out of their way to accommodate us. Would recommend to anyone who's looking for a mountain escape with the desire for modern amenities.

Wow! I was thrilled with my stay at the Westin. Staff was amazing and goes above and beyond. The relaxation pool has wonderful views and the lush gardens surrounding you had many visiting hummingbirds. Can’t wait to come back!! Special mention to the front staff and concierge. Thank you again for such a great mini vacay!

Fabulous experience staying here. Very accommodating. The grounds are gorgeous. The entire property is so comfortable and pet friendly. We decided to extend our stay and even though they were fully booked we’re able to pull some strings to accommodate us. Restaurant was also delicious!!

I highly recommend stopping in the Serip Bar and Lounge. You might get as lucky as us, but Chelsey (a student working part time) was so. I’ve when we stopped her to ask a question that we ended up stopping for happy hour and got an appetizer. We sat at the window and the view was amazing. The decor was very nice and the place was very nice. The appetizer was delicious!

Terrible. Overpriced. Horrible service. The hotel and the golf course are fighting. Drop off is stupid. No access to the restaurant or lounge after you take shuttle to your golf cart. Completely moronic. Greens are ridiculously hard. Course is in decent shape. Not worth the price. Was way better years ago when we played. Do not recommend.

Love love the tuna salad bowl here. Such a healthy and yummy option, however the nachos are also huge and yummy! Great for dates or when we have the kids with us too.

We were celebrating my birthday with a party of 30 lady friends this afternoon. Our waitress, Julie was excellent and a delight as well as the other girls who helped deliver drinks and food. Julie took drink orders as people arrived and then onto food orders. I could not get over how quickly our lunches arrived. Huge kudos to the kitchen staff for their efficiency and management for staffing appropriately knowing they had a big crowd coming for lunch. The menu is extensive with something for everyone. My lunch of Calamari Greek Salad was excellent. The calamari was cooked perfectly!! The side room we were in could definitely use some baffling, it was very noisy with the wood walls and ceiling. That was the only draw back, other than that it was a perfect afternoon. Thank you Jacks 😊 💓

Food was good, friendly staff and nice atmosphere. We loved the menu, so much variety and everyone from our group was happy and excited to order their food. The food was delicious too, would definitely come back for the whole experience!

Had to wait very long before someone attended us .... We were almost about to leave and just then someone told us they will come get us soon.. Drinks.. bought mocktail coconut mojito and strawberry drink.. not sweet at all.. Food very average, burger had no sauce , Not looking forward to come back.

We had lunch here. I ordered a power bowl with tuna (which was very yummy) and a warm brownie (which also was yummy). My husband had lemon pepper wings, which were a little bit on the burn side as well as chicken mini burgers (burgers were good but fries were mostly dry). Waitress was really nice and helpful. It is an ok place in my opinion. After 3 pm you can have sushi but we were earlier so I couldn’t order it, so no opinion about that. Might return but mostly just because a friend lives nearby and it is a central place to meet.

Atmosphere: Cold, unwelcome environment. Seat yourself. Service: Started off ok, and was mostly attentive however had an attitude and was defensive. Food: Cesar salad: inedible. So much dressing it drowned the brownish lettuce. Hard End pieces of lettuce not even flavored Mozza Bacon mushroom burger: really good flavor, lots of mushrooms. Onion ring was perfect. Hardly any sauce on the burger and it dry, Did not come with ketchup. Had to ask for a side of it. Waitress seemed a bit defensive about needing it. "Gluten-free " jacks burger: They say their is the ability to make it gf, what they mean is no gf bun, and chopped up lettuce for a "lettuce wrap" but doesn't actually wrap around the meat. It's eaten with fork and knife burger. A pathetic excuse. It was Awful! Greasy, no flavor and the lettuce was brown! Also because it was gf, they decided to put a FULL GLUTEN onion ring on top?! Way to poison someone who may have celiac. (Waitress asked are you ok to pick it off? I am, however some one else may not be.) I picked it off and gave to my hubby. But definitely not impressed. *** Allergies/sensitivities its not taken seriously here. Gluten-free spinach and artichoke dip. Husband decided to have the pita bread, and I the tortillas chips I asked if they were wheat or corn. Waitress said I think corn. Never confirmed. And when they brought it out, the pita bread was right next to the tortillas chips. Cross contamination. Again poor understanding of allergens & sensitive eating. Sad to say we will NOT be back, and if you have allergens or sensitive eating plan, AVOID!!

Worst service ever. I would have understood if the restaurant was very busy but it was already past dinner time and not busy when we came but they served us dirty dishes which okay, anyone could make mistakes but then they proceeded to ignore us the whole time when we were actively trying to ask for water. In terms of food the pizza was quite small but tasted decent. Cauliflower bite were good and the atmosphere was great.

Wonderful place for a tranquil stroll. The park is massive and covered in dense vegetation. The lakes are beautiful all year round. The trails are well marked and maintained. The only downsides are that there is almost no gradient and the views do get boring after awhile.

Amazing, relaxing great hiking and a nice beach. Parking was a breeze during the day. Worth the visit and make sure to bring swim wear on a nice day. Lake is clear and clean. The hike can be a little hard for some as it has a few elevation changes but it's dog friendly.

A beautiful park and 40+ km of trails means you can return often and have new experiences. It's only five km of trails to go up, down and around both upper and lower lakes at Thetis Lake Park. The trails are maintained in excellent condition. In spring many types of wildflowers bloom, such a colourful and delicate contrast to the giant trees. We'll be back.

Love to come to Thetis Lake any day of the week. It’s a bit busier on the weekends, as expected, but there’s always lots of room for parking. This is a great place for swimming, picnics, hikes, kayaking and paddle boarding (Palli Paddle Boards is very close if you want to rent one!). Parking is $2.50 for the day and there are lots of washrooms and changing rooms at the beach.

We actually purchased our home because of it's close proximity to this gem of a location. Although this park can get busy in on the hottest days of summer, once parked there seems to be lots of room for everyone. Most of the rest of the year it is a peaceful oasis. The broad network of trails leave many choices for those looking to escape the business of life. For those that want to walk a dog, connect with a friend, build cardio, or take in quick break then the lower and upper lake loop trails are perfect for you. **Disclosure - I'm a little biased as this one is close to my home!

What a great walk! Walked from my daughter's school and took the trails leading to Thetis Lake. We strolled everywhere we possibly could and we still didn't see it all. We walked a total of 8.5km and want to come back for more as this place has incredible views and certain places are just so quiet and tranquil. Never did find my daughter's class trip but we did find a pile of new memories and pictures worth taking. Highly recommended for the walking and kayaking but not necessarily the swimming as there are algae blooms and some type of scum on the water during different seasons. Seen plenty of people still fishing so....up to you.

Thetis lake offers you walking/moderate hiking destination with serene views. I went to Thetis lake trek on weekend but could not finish the whole trek (upper lake) due to stormy weather but whatever I saw offered me with beautiful spots, off trail tracks and beautiful view of lake all along. Most of the trail is soft ground with very few muddy patches with fishing spots available (fishing license required). Cliff jumping is prohibited and depth warnings can be seen at certain spots around the lake. In addition, lake seems mystical especially in rainy weather. It’s easily accessible from downtown through tran Canada highway no. 1 and if you want to take bus then no. 50 will drop you 1 km away from the lake (at Island Highway at Six Mile Road). You can either walk from there all the way to Thetis lake regional park (up hill walk) or take bus no. 53 which will drop you in the parking lot of the Park. Good luck to everyone and again thank you Victoria for such beautiful moments.

Stopped in at the sports bar recently and was pleasantly surprised at this hidden gem in Langford! Ramsay ( the manager) came over to check on us, when we asked what all was in this venue, he graciously gave us a wonderful tour of the facility that includes: indoor bowling, arcade games, a sports bar with loads of tv’s to watch your favourite sports, live music on the outdoor patio on Thursday nights, a sports venue that offers summer camps on top of sporting events AND concerts….. This is a TOP CLASS recreational facility with so much to offer that everyone who stays on the island or visits ( like us from Edmonton) must stop by and check it out, you will definitely not be disappointed. The place is very clean, the staff are super friendly and very good at their jobs, thanks Josh!! the food is excellent, and they even offer many specials to choose from daily! Thank you again Ramsay for taking the time to show off this place to us, we had no idea this place even existed but will be sure to stop in on our next visit to Victoria and hopefully get to hear some live music on that beautiful patio! Kelly C. Edmonton

Ramsay is awesome! He made our whole visit so easy and enjoyable. Super friendly and on top of everything, even when the patio got busy. You can tell he really cares and wants people to have a good time. Great vibes all around—definitely coming back!

I love the pub food here as well as some of the entrees. The rice bowl and pizza is awesome. Today I just had the happy hour cheese bread special and it was great. Tess the bartender kept the drink flowing with a very pleasant attitude! Bring in a Wednesday wing special!!!

Very bad food. We ordered Nachos and these were the worst Nachos we ever had. Too costly 25 CAD and hardly any cheese, veggies and beans in it. I would never visit this place again.

Amazing experience, even though the Oilers are loosing! Tara, our server, was so awesome! She was super friendly and got us our food fast! Drinks were great and the food was delicious!! 5 stars

Had the best service with Tara! She was friendly and very prompt with our orders. I liked that I could substitute vegan cheese for my nachos! This is a great venue for sports watching as there is a TV everywhere, and the space is large enough where the sound isn't deafening. It's my go to place for NFL

We were out on the patio today! Such great service by the staff and, we are able to bring our puppy with us, which is phemoninal! The food was excellent as always, however, the amazing staff make the an awesome place to eat! Thank you! And there was live music tonight

Amazing food. Could not stop enjoying the ribs and spicy bi bimbap - OMG just so delicious Plus they have a cool Korean Soju and Wine Flight. Highly recommended. Sorry - only empty bowl to show because it was too good to sit for a pic.

I can't I haven't been here until now. I definitely missed Korean food. It is nice to get Korean food with great price and quantity. Customer service was great. No complaints there. Cass beer with $5 price tag is great! Very happy with my dinner. I will be back!

So, I perused my map pins for something to try that was close to where I need to be next and ended up at Persimmon Tree Restaurant. I've been to a few Korean places in many cities (but none in Korea) and do really enjoy the food. We had the Bibim Bap, the Gochujang Beef Noodle, and the Deep Fried Shrimp dumplings. All of the dishes tasted great. I'm only sad I didn't have space for the spicy soft tofu soup! It is truly one of my favorites. Definitely stop by if you're in the mood for some very good Korean food #vancouverisland #vancouverislandfood #livetoeat #thefoodlife #foodie #vanislefood

Persimmon Tree is a cute little restaurant run by very friendly people. I ordered the tofu soup. It was delicious and the portion was very big. Will definitely go back again to try other dishes.

Update on June 8th: Finally got a chance to dine in. The service was amazingly friendly, and had more option than online menu or delivery app. Also the store inside was nice and bright, had a large table in the middle that can accommodate more than 6 people. ========================== I've been trying to order their food on skip, but their hours of operation on skip are very inconsistent. I was addicted to ordering their pork soft tofu soup, salty and spicy with a hint of sweetness, the best dish in my opinion. But after the pandemic, I think they cut the portion. The savoury seafood pancake tastes good too, and the waiter is very attentive to mark the sauce. However, there is not much seafood in it, and most of the pancakes are chives. Have ordered bibimbap too, amazing taste, hope to try it again next time I see them open on skip.

I got take out, so that's why I gave a 4 for the atmosphere, although it is a very clean place! David is providing personal recipes of Korean classics and his own take on his South Korean culture. I got the boneless chicken, and it was delicious with the perfect sweet and spicy. I will be back!

Beef bulgogi bibim bap was good. The bulgogi hotpot was not something I was familiar with (I had never seen this dish when I was living in Korea. The most similar dish would be Dduk bul), but it was great! Lots of veggies with warm sweet soup. Some parts of beef were a bit stringy- but was not a big deal for me. I will try again for sure when I am near. Tried again, thinly sliced beef bulgogi was great. Unfortunately, there were more veggies than beef though. Crispy chicken was not my cup of tea. The sauce was quite interesting which I've never tasted in Korea. Overall, okay.

My significant other and I came here every weekend in 2021 for drinks and food as we only live 3 minutes away. This place has changed. Tonight was the last time we will come in. We have noticed the quality of the food slipping through the years since they opened in 2020. Tonight we came in at 7:30 on a Friday night, we were expecting to wait at least 15 minutes to get a seat. We were seated immediately in a barely filled restaurant. No server to be seen for 15 minutes, the bartender actually took our drinks and appetizer. The food is priced fairly and drinks are priced well, the cocktails are quite good actually. Deep fried pickles come out, the oil clearly needs to be changed in the deep fryer, black specks all over the pickles and definitely overcooked as they were overly browned and quite rubbery. Taste left something to be desired as well. Chicken souvlaki comes out, presentation is nice at first look, I pick the wrap up and it falls apart immediately, that’s fine. I unwrap the wrap from the wax paper and it is COVERED in grease. I understand that I’m eating at a pub/bar but you have to draw the line somewhere on how greasy food can be. Server comes back after another 15 minutes to ask how food is, I explain that it’s too greasy and I don’t want it. The food was comped without request. I did appreciate that, and it goes to show that the server was aware of the problem and is attentive to her job. She was a lovely server and I have no complaints about the service I received. The food leaves a lot to be desired, disappointing.

This evening’s visit to the rack could be summed up by two words that begin with “E.” Excellent, and Entertaining! When the boys said $1 tacos, my immediate reaction was oh great, I’ll eat ten of those, and hit McDonalds on the way home to fill up. I was completely wrong. We ordered 36 between the 3 of us, and were e all stuffed. Fist bump to the kitchen, who pumped our food out quick as hell! Pulled pork was definitely the clear victor, but in a close 2nd and 3rd were ground beef, and fish. The food wasn’t the only highlight. The table beside us was hilarious; we truly enjoyed interacting with them. Then beer was cold, as it should be. Honestly, the only thing we didn’t like, was our server…. We LOVED her. Had the pleasure of being served by the manager, and she was stellar. Sorry about the bad pics, they’re screenshotted from a video. 10/10 all around. Will definitely be returning soon.

It seemed really good at the beginning, then just went blah as our meal went on. The waitress wasn’t very interactive at all, the food wasn’t exciting. It was tasty but very blah. Nothing to remember where we ate at, if you get that when you go somewhere for the first time. For a $20 sandwich, you expect alittle more than two slices of meat. The chicken chowder was tasty, but very Hot, had to wait a bit. Coffee tasted burnt, but drank it anyway, bc coffee is coffee. 😜 Their traditional breakfast was also tasty, but just seemed like it was missing something. Couldn’t put my finger on it. The room temperature water.. from which we poured ourselves was a cherry on the cake of a ‘Blah’ brunch at The Rack. 👍🏻

The Rack has amazing service, food and drinks! The menu has a ton of things you don’t see everyday. Lots of use of balsamic reduction and other creative and rich flavours. Our server was friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was very welcoming. We sat on the patio and had an awesome time!

Service was great and the coconut mojitos were delicious. I ordered a taco salad and it was lacking for a price of $27 It was a bowl (not a taco bowl) of romaine lettuce with 3 tortilla chips, a few black beans and kernels of corn, a blob of avocado and 6 medium sized prawns. The dressing was tasty. It seems like restaurant prices are going up at the same time quality is going down, and tipping is going up - a triple whammy!

Had a wonderful Friday night at this amazing Bistro. The atmosphere was splendid at their outdoor patio. The food was really good and delicious. We tried the rack sliders which was the best among the lot with beef chuck and goat cheese, the flavour was out of the world. The Korean bbq chicken lettuce wrap was amazing as well. Will definitely try this place again.

Great breakfast spot. I have had a few different breakfasts here and I am never disappointed. Good prices and great service. Super cozy atmosphere. Went for 1$ tacos and they are so delicious!!! Tuesdays at the rack are where it's at! I can't get enough of this place 😍