The Bikes
You can’t enjoy a great biking trip without a really great bike. On this trip, we’ll use well-tuned, high-quality, local bikes that provide the perfect fit for your size and weight.
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Vancouver Island Family Multi-Active PrivateBritish Columbia
Luxury Family Trip
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XSmall Group
The right number of like-minded travellers to make new friends.
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Daytime Guided
XSelf-Guided
Combines the hallmarks of any B&R itinerary (excellent hotels and beautiful routes) with the freedom of pacing each day exactly the way you like.
Daytime Guided
Throughout the day, a knowledgeable local guide provides insider access and expert tips. At night, you can explore and dine on your own.
24/7 Guided
Our B&R guides are with you throughout, anticipating needs, translating languages, providing advice and—above all—facilitating fun.
- Difficulty Level
Level 3
XLevel 1: Occasional
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain with a few small hills—all very manageable for people trying their first biking trip.
Walking – 6-10 km (4-6 mi.) a day on country lanes, footpaths and coastal or forest trails, all on relatively flat terrain, perhaps with an occasional hill.
Level 2: Recreational
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over terrain that’s relatively flat but will include inclines and the occasional climb or two.
Walking – 8-12 km (5-7 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain, with occasional steeper climbs.
Level 3: Enthusiast
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day in gently rolling countryside, with occasional longer climbs to points that are well worth the effort.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over rolling terrain on a variety of surfaces. Most days, one or two steeper climbs to spectacular viewpoints or places of interest.
Level 4: Avid
Biking – Roughly 50 km (30 mi.) a day in consistently rolling countryside, with repeated climbs and longer options available.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) over terrain that varies between rolling and hilly, with a few steeper climbs.
Level 5: Expert
Biking – 50-60 km (30-45 mi.) a day over both level and tougher, hillier terrain with multiple 100 km (62 mi.) options. The routes are designed for avid cyclists and include plenty of chances to push yourself.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over fairly hilly terrain offering lots of challenges. Routes are along high meadow paths and/or well-maintained cliffside or alpine trails, with a few steep ascents to make you feel invigorated.
Rugged nature & inspiring culture
Mother nature doesn’t have a permanent address, but her finest summer home is here—and thankfully, she welcomes visitors. Explore BC’s capital city of Victoria, the artisan town of Sooke, the wild west coast of Port Renfrew and the Cowichan Valley, by bike and on foot. There aren’t many people, but your kids won’t be starved for playmates; in Sooke, you’ll hit the surf on a kayaking journey in search of dolphins, sea lions and orcas. Get ready for spectacular views, superb hikes, ocean explorations, and some of Canada’s most incredible wilderness (alongside some of its most temperate weather conditions!).
B&R Travel Expert Marianne Abraham was named a 2018 A-List Trip Designer by Travel + Leisure. She has spent years crafting incredible adventures all over North America—a true industry leader!
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Arrive in Victoria and warm up with a scenic stroll through the world-famous Butchart Gardens. Meet your guide for dinner this evening to go over the activities ahead.
Take the ferry to Mill Bay and follow the Cowichan River Trail to Lake Cowichan for a gourmet picnic. Spend the afternoon exploring the teeming tidal pools in Port Renfrew.
Set out on a guided kayaking tour with a local expert—sea lions and orcas are common sights! Then explore an old-growth forest called Avatar Grove, where you'll stand in awe of the west coast conifer giants.
Cruise along the Pacific Rim West Coast Trail on a whale and seal watching adventure—your captain will share stories of shipwrecks and other tales along the way.
Hang at the beach, then meet some local artisan food producers in town. This evening, enjoy dinner on your own—perhaps a 4-course meal in the fine dining room while we keep the kids entertained!
Explore Sooke Pothole Provincial Park by bike, winding your way along the coastline toward Victoria. Spend the evening browsing the city's boutique shops and museums, then sit down for a farewell seafood dinner.
Following breakfast at the hotel, you’ll check out and be driven back to Victoria International Airport in time for your flight home.
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Hotels
Inn at Laurel Point, Victoria
The Inn at Laurel Point is a quiet oceanside retreat in BC’s capital city. Enjoy the harbour view from your private patio and listen to the quiet song of distant geese and sailboat rigs clinking in the breeze. Be sure to grab a bite form the hotel’s Aura restaurant—it’s a delight!
Wild Renfrew Seaside Cottages, Port Renfrew
Enjoy all the comforts of home, without sacrificing your wild side. At Wild Renfrew, plush log cabins line the waterfront, offering stunning views from your own private deck. The remote location makes for an unplugged and authentic-feeling stay, and the food at the resort’s friendly pub is impressive.
Sooke Harbour House, Sooke
A unique hotel on Vancouver Island, the Sooke Harbour House is a charming oasis on Whiffen Spit. You’ll be greeted with a glass of blackberry port and set free to explore the artwork and local antiques that occupy the living areas. The views of the Juan de Fuca Strait and the Washington State Olympic Mountains from the hotel are unbeatable!
Brentwood Bay Lodge, Brentwood Bay
Overlooking peaceful Brentwood Bay, this luxurious resort offers a full-service spa and gorgeous views with the Butchart Gardens just across the bay. Each room boasts a private terrace so you can enjoy your morning eggs benedict with a view (Brentwood makes the best in town!).
We can't stop talking about the biking, eating, beer, kayaking, fishing & wine. We'll definitely be exploring more Butterfield & Robinson trips in the future as well. We consider this trip just the beginning of a series of fabulous future vacations!
— Alison & Chase Curtin
Level 3
The activities are varied and all bike routes are on off road, paved and groomed gravel bike paths, and suitable for kids of all ages!
What’s included? Everything you need. Plus everything you’d
want. Plus a few things you never knew you wanted ‘til you got them.
In a word: everything. In ninety words? Signature B&R guides; local experts; unique, unforgettable biking and walking routes; private tours; authentic local cuisine; lessons and demonstrations; local artisanal wines; wine tastings; all victuals and libations; all the endorphins you can handle; new insight; interesting, fun and like-minded travel companions; a feeling of total freedom. In short: an extraordinary, hassle-free journey of discovery.
- All hotel accommodation
- Meals as indicated with wine (selected by B&R)
- Services of guide(s) and support vehicle
- Use of all equipment required for activities
- Detailed maps, route suggestions and water bottle
- All transportation from rendezvous to drop-off
- All baggage transportation
- All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel service
Local Bikes
Sometimes your B&R trip simply isn’t long enough! Extend your stay for the best vacation possible. If you wish to spend a few days in region either before or after your official B&R trip, and need assistance making those plans, your B&R Travel Advisor can help.
Call us to create an independent travel experience that fits your needs—we can also arrange for a local guide.
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