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Terravita Brentwood Bay

Hosted by Steve · Brentwood Bay, British Columbia

3 sites · RV, Tent · 1.5 acres

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16 reviews

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Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Looking for camping near Victoria, BC? Our peaceful 1.5-acre property on the Saanich Peninsula offers the perfect escape just 20 minutes from the city. Enjoy a scenic stay only a 3-minute walk from the world-famous Butchart Gardens and steps away from the trails of Tod Inlet. Experience the best of Vancouver Island’s natural beauty with the convenience of being close to town. Half of the property is beautifully forested with majestic fir and cedar trees, while the rest features thriving vegetable gardens, fruit orchards, and our friendly ducks. We’ve long hosted adventurous bikepackers on their journeys and now warmly welcome hikers, bicycle tourists, motorcycle travelers, and car campers alike. We have two tenting-only campsites tucked privately into the forest, with each site comfortably accommodating up to four people. Licorice Fern is a little more private and deeper in the forest, but a bit noisier during the daytime as it is closer to the road (but very quiet at night as there is no traffic). Cottontail is more sunny (especially in the morning), quieter, and closer to toilet/shower. We also have our new Pacific Dogwood site that is for pickups with slide-in campers, truck toppers, vehicles with rooftop tents, and cargo vans available should you have your own sleeping setup. Each site is a short stroll away from the dishwashing and meal-prep station with a sink, kettle, flush toilet, and a hot rainwater shower. Fresh, high-quality drinking water is available at the washing sink along with electrical outlets for charging phones and e-bikes. Well water is available either at or nearby each site for washing and cooking. There are also a couple of hammocks in the forest to relax in during your stay. Nearby Attractions & Access: - Butchart Gardens: 3-minute walk - Butterfly Gardens: 4-minute drive - Greater Victoria: 20–25 minutes - Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal (Vancouver & Gulf Islands): ~20 minutes - Mill Bay Ferry Terminal (northbound connections): ~5 minutes - Coho Ferry to Port Angeles: 25 minutes The charming village of Brentwood Bay is just a 5-minute drive away, offering a grocery store, pharmacies, restaurants, cafés, a pub, and all the daily conveniences you might need.

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Cottontail 🐇

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Tent site · Sleeps 4

Our Cottontail site features a spacious 12' x 20' (4m x 6m) tent pad, perfect for one or two tents. A table and chairs are provided next to the tent pad, with comfortable space for up to 4 adults. The site enjoys plenty of warm morning sunshine and transitions to pleasant shade in the evening hours. You can park bicycles right at the site. If you're arriving by motorcycle or car, there are two parking spots available at the bottom of the property (one covered with a ~7.3' clearance, one uncovered), just a short 2-3 minute walk from the site. There are hammocks nearby for you to relax and enjoy the peaceful forest setting. Amenities: - A water tap is located at to your site for general washing. - An overhead line is installed to hang tarps along with attachment points around the site. - High-quality drinking water is available at the dishwashing area. - The outdoor dishwashing sink, flushing toilet, and shower are just a short walk away. - The outdoor shower is coin-operated — a $1 loonie (Canadian $1 coin) gives you 3 minutes of hot rainwater. - If you don't have/don't want to setup your own tent, we have one available for your stay (add in the Extras section when you book). Power is available nearby for charging phones and e-bikes. In spring and early summer, we often have fresh duck eggs available for purchase. They are roughly 1.5 times the size of chicken eggs and have a richer, creamier yolk. Please note that this site is walk-in only from your vehicle. While you are welcome to sleep inside your vehicle, we kindly ask that you keep all other activities—like cooking and socializing—within your designated campsite out of respect for our neighbours. Our tenting parking spots are not perfectly level, but rigs with leveling should be good (at most 4"/10cm front to back, level left to right). Why the name “Cottontail”? The property is home to many Eastern Cottontail rabbits (Sylvilagus floridanus). You’re likely to spot these small, speedy rabbits during your stay — they’re most active in the early morning and evening hours.

Short walk to site

No campfires

Toilet

Potable water

No pets

Showers

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Licorice Fern 🌿

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Tent site · Sleeps 4

Our Licorice Fern site offers a comfortable tent pad measuring approximately 12' x 10' (3.5 m x 3 m), suitable for up to 4 people. A picnic table is provided on a lower terrace right beside the tent area that is 9' x 8' (2.7 m x 2.5 m). The site is pleasantly shaded throughout the day by mature Douglas fir and cedar trees. There is space to park bicycles directly at the site. If you're arriving by motorcycle or car, there are two parking spots available at the bottom of the property (one covered with a ~7.3' clearance, one uncovered), just a short 1-2 minute walk from the site. There are hammocks nearby for you to relax and enjoy the peaceful forest setting. Amenities: - A water tap is located close to your site for general washing. - An overhead line is installed to hang tarps along with attachment points around the site. - High-quality drinking water is available at the dishwashing area. - The outdoor dishwashing sink, flushing toilet, and shower are just a short walk away. - The outdoor shower is coin-operated — a $1 loonie (Canadian $1 coin) gives you 3 minutes of hot rainwater. - If you don't have/don't want to setup your own tent, we have one available for your stay (add in the Extras section when you book). Power is available nearby for charging phones and e-bikes. In spring and early summer, we often have fresh duck eggs available for purchase. They are roughly 1.5 times the size of chicken eggs and have a richer, creamier yolk. Please note that this site is walk-in only from your vehicle. While you are welcome to sleep inside your vehicle, we kindly ask that you keep all other activities — like cooking and socializing — within your designated campsite out of respect for our neighbours. Our tenting parking spots are not perfectly level, but rigs with leveling should be good (at most 4"/10cm front to back, level left to right). Why the name "Licorice Fern"? The licorice fern (Polypodium glycyrrhiza) grows from Alaska to California in rainforest areas and can be found on the ground, rocks, and on trees, with a preference for mossy maple tress. The root can be eaten and has a licorice-like taste. The fern is not used for commercial licorice extraction. Licorice fern is chewed for flavour by numerous indigenous groups.

Short walk to site

No campfires

Toilet

Potable water

No pets

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Pacific Dogwood 🌸

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 25 ft

Our Pacific Dogwood site features a 25'/7m parking spot for your rig/camper van/car with rooftop tent or similar. The site is located next to our duck pen, so there will be some quacking and an occasional goose honk during your stay. The site enjoys filtered sunlight through the day and is only a 1 minute walk to the dishwashing station, toilet, and shower. There are hammocks in the forest for you to relax and enjoy the peaceful forest setting. There is a sitting bench next to the site and a space for a tent or table for you to relax. A picnic table will be available in mid-July 2026 as well. Amenities: - High-quality drinking water is available at the dishwashing area. - The outdoor dishwashing sink, flushing toilet, and shower are just a short walk away. - The outdoor shower is coin-operated — a $1 loonie (Canadian $1 coin) gives you 3 minutes of hot rainwater. - There is a plug available right at your site (NEMA 5-15 plug, 15 Amps/GFCI). In spring and early summer, we often have fresh duck eggs available for purchase. They are roughly 1.5 times the size of chicken eggs and have a richer, creamier yolk. Why "Pacific Dogwood"? The Pacific Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii) tree grows up to 15–20 metres tall. It produces large, brilliant white blooms in spring (and often a smaller second bloom in early autumn). It is famously the official provincial floral emblem of British Columbia and there are several dogwoods on the property.

No campfires

Toilet

Potable water

No pets

Electrical hookup

No water hookup

Reviews

100% Recommend19 ratings · 16 reviews

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· July 2026

Tent ·

Cottontail 🐇

The camp was awesome. Very whimsical tent locations. The goose was hilarious... the homemade soap is great. Overall this was a good spot for the price. I will say the spaces are just big enough for our 6 person tent. If you're group camping have smaller tents or book both tents sites. While our parking was great. Location to the gardens was great. Very easy going host that only ask you to respect his animals and property. Would recommend and use again.

Stefan P.

2 reviews

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· July 2026

Tent ·

Licorice Fern 🌿

Loved our stay here!! The property is so beautiful—the ducks and goose (called Goosie!) are so charming, the facilities are beautiful and accessible, and Steve was so helpful and friendly! Really felt like meeting an old friend. Highly recommend!

Kimberly P.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2026

Private, close to Todd Inlet

Tent ·

Cottontail 🐇

Loved the private set up for the camp site. The directions for finding the site and where to park were perfect. There is a great area with a sink, drinking water, flush toilet and shower. I could make a cup of tea with the kettle provided and charge my phone. I would highly recommend this option.

Jane M.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· June 2026

Tent ·

Licorice Fern 🌿

I had a great time tent camping here! Steve was very communicative and the facilities were excellent. I’d definitely recommend anyone stay here and will definitely be back myself

Benjamin H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· June 2026

Loved it!

Tent ·

Cottontail 🐇

Loved the set up on such a beautiful property. Nice and private for being so close to the city. Wonderful outdoor shower and a clean canteen area to cook at or clean up. The ducks were a bonus lol

Rhandal S.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· May 2026

Tent · With kids ·

Cottontail 🐇

This campsite is a children’s delight with a flock of ducks and one giant goose meandering around sprawling gardens. The ducks don’t wander near the campsite but you’ll see them when you walk up to the washroom and kitchen area. The site is a walk in and because we were parked by the road it was a note worthy climb, but perfectly doable unless you have heavy gear or mobility issues. The setting is in a beautiful wooded area and there are two hammocks to relax in. The tent site is fantastic, flat and softly covered with bark mulch. If you want a woodsy rustic campsite but with the comfort of a flushing toilet and a hot shower, book this site! We’d be back and honestly probably book over a provincial site. Steve is really nice and welcoming.

Alicia P.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2026

5 stars!

Tent · With kids ·

Licorice Fern 🌿

Steve’s place is perfectly located, comfortable, and convenient. We walked over to the Butchart Garden which was amazing! Steve is a fun and friendly host. We also love the ducks! We highly recommend camping here whenever you’re in Victoria. Skip the hotels and make a camping trip out of it.

Pailyn S.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2026

Tent ·

Licorice Fern 🌿

Steve really went out of his way to help us set up comfortably. He’s very quit to respond with any question or concern I had. Very cute setting and the ducks were adorable! Very convent location. Close to the Butchart and butterfly gardens. Would totally stay here again!

Andrea D.

7 reviews

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· April 2026

Really good :)

Tent ·

Licorice Fern 🌿

We had the brand new tent site - Liquorice Fern. It’s further from property so more private. Was nice to have a shower and they hadn’t marked up the cost wildly like some hipcamps, only $1 per 3 mins. Hosts were friendly and welcoming. Ducks are cute, bar one goose, but she’s very entertaining even if you do have to assert yourself to be allowed past ‘security’ to get to the sink for washing up lol! :) we failed to notice there was wifi too, but that’s great!

Emma E.

9 reviews

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· April 2026

Amazing Camping Experience

Tent ·

Cottontail 🐇

Amazing unique land loaded with tones of beautiful trees The host was amazing and take care of the property

M A.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Tent ·

Cottontail 🐇

Steve is a wonderful host and was extremely accommodating and gracious. For a couple of us it was the first time in Canada and he helped make that experience much easier. The site was large enough for a 3 person tent and two smaller backpacking tents. There was a hammock that for most of the day was in the shade. Steve was more than willing to help us find local places and where to go swimming, hiking, shopping, etc. Walking distance to the butchart gardens as it is on the same street. Overall a fantastic experience that make my first time in Canada very memorable. Will absolutely be booking this spot again in the future!

Zack H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Love it!

Tent ·

Cottontail 🐇

The owners were lovely hosts, and so were the ducks. The bathroom and kitchen sink are a big help and we loved the hammock. On sunny/ rainy days, there is no shaded area so make sure to bring a cover of sorts. We were also close to the road so we could hear cars and construction, but it wasn’t too bad! It was such a fun experience :) Would definitely go again!

Layla H.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Tent ·

Cottontail 🐇

Not cr in private location with a table and chairs and running water at the camp site.

Bradley F.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Cottontail 🐇

We loved tenting at Steve’s property! Such a beautiful, fairytale-like forest setting, with a resident goose and a few friendly ducks! Very short walk to campsite and nice indoor flushing toilet and sink for all your camping needs! Steve welcomed us right away, was very personable, would definitely book again!

Samantha T.

2 reviews

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· August 2025

Tent ·

Cottontail 🐇

We loved tenting at Cottontail! We were nestled in such a beautiful spot and had quick walking access to Butchart Gardens. Thanks, Steve!

Joel S.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Tent ·

Cottontail 🐇

This was an awesome property with amazing tree cover and beautiful gardens. I also really enjoyed watching the ducks waddle around and being greeted by the goose. Campsite is quiet and gets greeted by the morning sun. So many fruit trees everywhere! Amazing place, look forward to visiting again in the future and seeing how the garden spaces have evolved!

Tony D.

9 reviews

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Brentwood Bay, Capital, British Columbia, CanadaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Steve R.

Joined in July 2025

Terravita Brentwood Bay

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