445 Head St, Victoria, BC V9A 5S1 P: 250-590-5995

Park News

The Seven Signs of Lekwungen in Victoria Category: News

Posted by Tom Westley on

Est. reading time 5 minutes

View of lekwungen in inner harbourThe Inner Harbour of Victoria is located in the heart of Lekwungen territory and has undergone significant changes in the last 150+ years. In 2004 a concept for a self-guided walkway around the Harbour promoting the artistic, historical, and cultural contributions of the Coast Salish people was developed by the City of Victoria, Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, Provincial Capital Commission, and the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority. The end result is a walkway consisting of seven bronze markers, created by Coast Salish artist Butch Dick, at culturally significant sites. The markers, known as the Signs of Lekwungen, depict enlarged versions of traditional spindle whorls, a tool used by Coast Salish women to spin wool. These were considered the foundation of a Coast Salish family. Through visiting these markers, one can learn about the land, its original culture, and the spirit of its people.

Read More →

Road to Recovery Category: News

Posted by Tom Westley on

Est. reading time 1 minute

Road to Recovery - Chek NewsSalish Seaside RV Haven was recently featured in CHEK news’s weekly segment of Road to Recovery. CHEK’s Hannah Lepine chats with our very own Jasmine Retzer, the operations manager at the park. In this segment, we talk about our challenges through the pandemic and what recovery looks like for us. Additionally, we touch on how the collaboration between Esquimalt and Songhees Nations has been so successful and how we celebrated Indigenous culture through the park’s recent redesign.

Read More →

Visiting Victoria BC - Things to Note for 2021 Category: News

Posted by Tom Westley on

Est. reading time 4 minutes

Travel to Victoria and Vancouver Island has been booming this summer! After having to stay home to protect our neighbours for months and travel being restricted, vacationers are finally able to get out of their towns and explore this beautiful province. Social distancing rules may be lessening but they’re still recommended, so while travel for summer 2021 is still a little bit different, with the right planning and preparation you can still have a wonderful stay at Salish. 

Read More →

New Cycling Lanes and New Regulations Category: News

Posted by Tom Westley on

Est. reading time 1 minute

BicyclesWe always like to keep our customers up to date with the latest happenings in and around Victoria — especially if it’s going to affect their motorhome vacations! And we have two updates this August when it comes to some new regulations and exciting new opportunities for cycling around Victoria.  And on Saturday September 7, we will be holding our Annual Customer Appreciation Day, from about noon to 6-7pm. There will be live music (a jazz band, Irish folk band, etc.), the Songhees food truck, and the Esquimalt and Songhees dance groups will be coming to perform. Everyone in the park is welcome, and local residents can come as well even if they don't have a site booked

Read More →

Bay Street Bridge Construction Category: News

Posted by Tom Westley on

Est. reading time 1 minute

Construction on the Point Ellice Bridge, more commonly known as the Bay Street Bridge, is set to begin the week of May 13. The City of Victoria appointed the winning tender, Seismic 2000, to take on the $6.1 million project. The federal and provincial governments are paying $2.4 million, while the rest is coming from the city’s infrastructural funding reserves.

Read More →

Opening Ceremonies – Now & Future Outlook Category: News

Posted by Tom Westley on

Est. reading time 6 minutes

Here at Salish Seaside RV Haven we are very excited at how quickly the final touches on the site are drawing together in the wake of our upcoming Grand Opening! The event will be limited to guests of the RV park, and we expect plenty of great food and dancing. (We do have a few unbooked sites left, so if you aren't currently a guest at Salish Seaside RV Haven and you would like to attend the ceremony, get your booking in before April 21st!) The fun doesn't stop there! Once the Grand Opening Ceremony is over, we'd like to invite you to take the chance to formally explore some of the best Esquimalt BC has to offer. Take a look at some of the most fascinating spots for you to explore:

Read More →

May Events in Victoria – Book Your Pad Now! Category: News

Posted by Tom Westley on

Est. reading time 23 minutes

Well, it looks like we're finally on the home stretch! The siding is almost finished and what a difference, it looks great (thanks to Sawyer Custom Carpentry)! Next for the exterior is to finish various small details, downspouts, etc. The upstairs is coming along slowly but surely. The patio slabs have been laid for both balconies, and the glass contractors should be installing the glass railings in the next week or two. I can’t wait to sit out there with a cold beer watching the world go by — after work, obviously. We also had our fabulous landscape designer in this week figuring out what beautiful (deer-proof) indigenous plants and flowers to place around the base of the welcoming poles. All in all, we're well on our way to being in fantastic shape for the upcoming peak season. In fact, we're already taking pad bookings for the spring and summer, so if you were eyeing a lot now is the time to grab it! To offer some extra incentive, we've collected a peek of what you can expect to find during the refreshing days of May in Victoria:

Read More →

Officially open for business! Category: News

Posted by Tom Westley on

Est. reading time 1 minute

It’s been a busy few weeks! I want to start by thanking all our wonderful guests to date, it’s been fantastic getting to know some of you and putting faces to the many names! The main amenities building is slowly coming along and we’re looking at a mid November completion date (for the downstairs). Thank you all for your patience with this beast. As you would expect, it has gone way over time and budget! The lamp-posts are in and Wi-Fi will be going up and functioning by this time next week.  

Read More →

Construction Update Category: News

Posted by Salish Seaside RV Haven on

Est. reading time 1 minute

As of today all the major services are installed, both mains and to individual pads: sewer, water, gas. Electrical and communications conduit are going in next. The foundation for the amenity building is ready to pour concrete and then the framing can start. The sewer lift station will be delivered on Tuesday. Although a tremendous amount of work has been done, looking at the site there's little to show for it just because it's all underground. C'est la vie.

Read More →

Construction Update Category: News

Posted by Salish Seaside RV Haven on

Est. reading time 1 minute

The old Westbay has been completely razed and the two First Nations are starting from scratch to rebuild it. We are reducing the number of pads to 36, they are now truly big rig friendly, building a brand new amenity building with upstairs meeting room with decks and fireplace, supplying 50 amp service, and best of all the wifi is going to work...

Read More →

Send Me More!

Sign up for our monthly newsletter and be the first to know about Park events and special offers

News Archive

Categories

Blog Tags

Park Update Holidays Christmas Activities Tourism Spring Summer Golf Fishing Family Kids Autumn Travelling Tips RV tips Upgrades & Maintenance Animals & Pets Winter Safety restaurants

Sign Up For Our Newsletter

Sign up for our monthly newsletter and be the first to know about Park events and special offers

shower icon

Shower & Laundry

wifi icon

Free Site Wide WiFi

power icon

20/30/50 Amps Power

male and female icons

modern Washrooms

ferry icon

Seasonal Ferry Service

View All Amenities