KID-FRIENDLY COTTAGING NEAR VANCOUVER |
SUNSHINE COASTWe stayed in one of the
cottages as seen here behind the trees and bushes. The structure in the foreground is a covered space by the lagoon that guests use for meals.
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You can see more cottages on the right here and one of the barbecue huts on the left which overlooks the lagoon.
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And we had breakfast in this gazebo on our last morning.
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But the resort also has these charming safari-like
tents. Some of which have covered back patios looking into the lush, green rain forest. The tents have fireplaces, a bed, and electricity but guests bring their own coolers and barbecues to use at the picnic tables out front. Larger family-sized
tents are also available.
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At the main entrance there is a popular gourmet Italian
restaurant with a great patio.
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There are dozens of examples of typical West Coast architecture in its most natural form. This is a large common covered area that shelters a ping pong table but would also be nice to use on a rainy day. We stumbled across it on a little hike we took one morning.
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We also found this playground.
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And this stunning amphitheatre.
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And several organic vegetable gardens protected from deer by driftwood fences.
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We stumbled across a zen garden beside a large chicken coop of sorts which also houses pheasants, a peacock, and heritage turkeys.
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The gardens are fantastic. And sometimes larger than life.
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At every turn there is an interesting sculpture or feature of some sort.
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These driftwood sculptures are everywhere.
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And interesting places to rest.
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There's swimming and canoing in the lake across the road and a resident
massage therapist. And all of this in a
bird sanctuary.