Groceries
Michell's Farm Market
A practical first stop for produce, local groceries, baked goods, and picnic supplies just up the road from the park.
Approx. 6 min drive
About the Area
Stay on the Cowichan Head shoreline, minutes from the best of the Saanich Peninsula.
Beachcomber RV Park sits along the Cowichan Head shoreline, a quiet waterfront stretch of the Saanich Peninsula. From here, guests are close to Sidney, Brentwood Bay, Swartz Bay, and Victoria, with groceries, bakeries, gardens, beaches, trails, ferry connections, and easy day trips all within reach.
Cowichan Head
A shoreline base with the Peninsula close at hand.
Cowichan Head is a named coastal headland on the east side of the Saanich Peninsula. Its shoreline, farm roads, and island views give this part of Central Saanich a distinct sense of place, without putting guests far from everyday stops.
Nearby Essentials
Stock Up, Settle In, Wander Out
A few nearby stops for groceries, baked goods, local drinks, and easy meals before you return to the shoreline. Drive times are approximate, and hours may change seasonally.
Bakery
Brentwood Bakery
A local Brentwood Bay bakery for fresh bread, pastries, buns, cakes, and morning treats before a garden or shoreline day.
Approx. 16 min drive
Pub
Stonehouse Pub
A North Saanich pub near Canoe Cove and Swartz Bay, with a private setting, shaded patio, and easy parking.
Approx. 17 min drive
Brewery
Category 12 Brewing
A Saanichton craft brewery on Keating Cross Road, useful for guests who want a local beer stop close to the park.
Approx. 13 min drive
Winery
Church & State Wines
A Brentwood Bay winery and bistro near The Butchart Gardens, with tasting and dining options in a vineyard setting.
Approx. 17 min drive
Cider
Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse
A Saanichton farm-based cidery with orchard views, tastings, and a polished local agri-tourism stop.
Approx. 9 min drive
Gardens, Towns, Ferries
Easy outings from the park.
These are the outings guests tend to ask about first: Butchart and Brentwood Bay for gardens and food, Swartz Bay for ferry connections, Craigdarroch Castle for a classic Victoria stop, and the Inner Harbour when you want a full city day.
The Butchart Gardens
A world-famous 55-acre display garden in Brentwood Bay, close enough for a morning, evening illumination, dinner, or seasonal event.
Approx. 18 min drive
Victoria Inner Harbour
A classic Vancouver Island day trip for the Inner Harbour, museums, restaurants, waterfront paths, and harbour tours.
Approx. 20 min drive
Craigdarroch Castle
A National Historic Site in Victoria and one of the city's signature heritage stops, with restored Victorian-era interiors and self-guided tours.
Approx. 35 min drive
Swartz Bay and BC Ferries
The ferry terminal is close by for arrivals, departures, or day trips through the Gulf Islands and Lower Mainland connections.
Approx. 20 min drive
Weekly Basecamp
Make Beachcomber your Saanich Peninsula basecamp
With Sidney, Butchart Gardens, Swartz Bay, beaches, trails, farm stands, and Victoria nearby, a week gives you time to settle in instead of rushing through. Your 7th night is free with a weekly RV stay.
Outdoors Nearby
For guests who want more time outside.
These are good starting points for beach walks, forest trails, cycling, kayaking, paddleboarding, whale watching, fishing charters, and golf around the Saanich Peninsula and Greater Victoria.
Beach Walk
Island View Beach Regional Park
A wide east-facing beach with shoreline walks, birding, salt marsh trails, picnic areas, and views toward Haro Strait and Mount Baker.
Approx. 7 min drive
Hiking
ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ / John Dean Provincial Park
A forested Mount Newton park with old-growth character, marked trails, and viewpoints over the Peninsula and Saanich Inlet.
Approx. 13 min drive
Hiking
Horth Hill Regional Park
A compact North Saanich hike with forest trails, spring wildflowers, and summit views over the Saanich Peninsula and Gulf Islands.
Approx. 19 min drive
Cycling
Lochside Regional Trail
A multi-use walking and cycling route through the Peninsula, with access points in Central Saanich, Sidney, and North Saanich.
Approx. 8 min drive
Bike Rentals
Cycle Sidney
Appointment-based bike rentals in Sidney for guests who want to ride the Peninsula without bringing their own bikes.
Approx. 14 min drive
Paddling
Blue Dog Kayaking
Kayak and paddleboard rentals, tours, lessons, and guided outings from Port Sidney Marina.
Approx. 15 min drive
Whale Watching
Eagle Wing Tours
A highly awarded Victoria whale and wildlife watching operator with naturalist-led Salish Sea tours and a strong conservation focus.
Approx. 38 min drive
Fishing
Adam's Fishing Charters
A long-running Victoria Inner Harbour charter operator for salmon and halibut trips, suited to guests planning a dedicated fishing day.
Approx. 38 min drive
Golf
Ardmore Golf Course
A nearby North Saanich golf course for guests who want a local round without driving into Victoria.
Approx. 13 min drive
RV Rentals
Need an RV before you arrive?
Beachcomber is partnered with CanaDream, a Canadian RV rental company with a Vancouver-area location. It can be a useful option for guests flying into British Columbia or planning a larger Vancouver Island road trip before settling in at the park.
RV Camping Guides
Planning around a specific nearby stop?
These guide pages cover the most common nearby trip anchors for RV guests staying at Beachcomber.