We absolutely loved our stay in Victoria. Nicole and Gilles were excellent hosts who were friendly and helpful. We also liked that their apartment is not only in a beautiful neighborhood but quiet and cozy as well.
We felt like we were easily situated in the center of things and found getting to buses simple. There were plenty of choices for dinner nearby if you want to eat out.
If you're a runner, the trail near Oak Bay has some amazing views of the mountains and isn't crowded. We enjoyed the distraction of looking around at all the sites so much we didn't really want to stop!
Also close by leaving from Oak Bay is a kayaking tour with Blackfish. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in getting a different view of Victoria and seeing the seals. Our guide was Rita and she was terrific.