Peter and his wife were excellent hosts during our several day stay in this beautiful forested region within 15 minutes or so of Victoria. The room accommodation adjacent to the fully equipped bathroom was most comfortable, private and quiet, and we appreciated the common dining and living areas, with their convenient access to a beautiful balcony where we could take breakfast, or if we wished, relax in the large hot tub that is operational all year round.

Amongst his other professional activities, Peter is an executive chef who practices at his inn/B&B as well as by contract to groups. One of our best evenings chez Peter was spent watching him prepare and then offer to us a most delicious seafood dinner, fresh pasta and a surprisingly tasty fennel salad and dressing, augmented by an hors-d'oeuvre of local goat cheese with spicey pepper topping and a judicious selection of quality local white and red wines. Peter, whose wife was on a 5-day dragon boat meeting in central BC, kindly joined us in this gourmet feast.

A short walk down the paved and winding mountain road to a provincial forest park complemented the natural beauty of Peter's property and permitted us a number of picturesque short hikes. Our hosts were always ready to help us in exploring the beauties of this region and elsewhere on Vancouver Island, as well as sharing tales of touristic adventures.

We were very lucky to have come across this excellent venue for either short or, as we enjoyed, longer visits. We'll make a return visit as soon as an opportunity permits.