“The Boathouse”

was exactly that when it was built on the shore of Brentwood Bay in 1927 by a local man for his family. Since 1986, your hosts, Jean and Harvey Merritt, have operated it as a Bed and Breakfast cottage or vacation rental.

Our private dock is ideal for sunbathing and swimming during the summer months. If you own a boat or seaplane, you may moor it at the dock during your stay.

The Boathouse features no-charge unlimited international long distance calls and secure high speed internet.

We also provide a dinghy with which you can make rowing trips (10 - 20 minutes) to nearby Butchart Gardens, to several waterfront restaurants, pub or to a parkland beach for a picnic. The cottage, with its covered porch, main room and cozy, seaward-looking library, offers you a quaint and relaxing setting in the company of our “Gund” bear and selection of oldies, jazz and classical CDs.