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The resort is its own art gallery. Introducing some of the West coast's finest artists and craftsmen and a carefully selected group of
watercolors, oils, acrylics, pastels, sculpture, fine furniture, glass, pottery and
jewellery for the discerning collector. You will see an everchanging selection of original art by over twenty artists throughout the entire building from the Arbutus Grille & Wine Bar to the Spa, meeting rooms and Marine Pub.
This unique art presence creates the perfect environment for the sophisticated traveler who appreciates fine art, fine cuisine and fine wine. Every month there is an exhibition, featuring new works by different artists.
Banquets & Meetings
From intimate weddings to serious meetings to special events of all description, the resort specializes in making every occasion just perfect. The ocean terrace room accommodates groups up to fifty in a variety of seating layouts. And, of course, the catering of gourmet cuisine and fine wines prepared through the Arbutus Grille & Wine Bar is simply unsurpassed.
Fine Dining On Site
The SeaGrille & Sushi Bar offers understated elegance and discerning service in a spectacular contemporary setting or al fresco on the heated terrace. One of the best new restaurants in Canada says Air Canada enRoute. One of the best new "Hot Tables" in the world says Conde Naste Traveler. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The SeaGrille & Sushi Bar boasts a culinary philosophy that is passionate about the calibre of ingredients. Foraged from the wild, harvested from the sea, grown fresh on Vancouver Island farms and artfully paired with fine regional wine - wonderful flavors, colours and textures prepared with respect and
integrity. Simply Unsurpassed. Marine Pub: For a lively atmosphere, a casual Westcoast menu and an inspired selection of craft beers and regional wines, drop by the Brentwood Pub at Brentwood Bay Resort. Dramatic views of the marina, a roaring wood-burning fireplace, huge Douglas Fir timbers and lots of glass. An expansive heated deck. A very comfortable
inviting place to relax and get together with good friends.
Pool Outdoor
Heated year-round. Jacuzzi.
Spa Facility
Brentwood Spa signature treatments, massages, vinotherapies and water cures. Rituals and techniques to inspire body, mind and soul. Pure essential oils, botanicals and natural ingredients. For the ultimate spa experience from a unique West coast perspective, visit this tranquil oceanfront spa with a sparkling heated pool, hot tub and aroma garden. A luxurious environment with eight elegant treatment rooms and a special couples suite. Complete range of massages, aquatherapies, body wraps & scrubs, pedicures & manicures and advanced facials. This is the spa that Frommers Guidebooks calls "one of the finest on the West Coast".
Boating
The Marina and Eco-Adventure Center is the resort headquarters for discovering the pristine and naturally beautifully surroundings of the Saanich Inlet. The Center transforms the resort into an eco-adventure mecca. Explore the many exciting outdoor and sightseeing activities available right from Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa - kayaking, sunset
eco-cruises, wilderness adventures, hiking and more. Choose from one of the tours or charters, or custom design an experience. All the right equipment is available for rental. And the enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff, instructors and guides are ready to help you learn new skills and discover new worlds. A convenient water shuttle service to the world famous Butchart Gardens is available from the dock at the Marina and Eco-Adventure Center.
Ecological Tourism
Experience a guided eco-cruise through the pristine Saanich inlet area, known to the Coast Salish people as SXOXIYEM or "still waters". The rugged shores and old growth forests of Gowlland Tod and Goldstream River parks are a dramatic backdrop. Enjoy panoramic
views from SeaStar III, the custom-built glass domed vessel with comfortable sofa seating. Safety approved by Transport Canada and wheel-chair accessible, most cruises depart from the Marina & Eco-Adventure Center.
Hiking
Take a picnic and go hiking through a wilderness rainforest.
Scuba Diving
Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa is Canada's only designated PADI Dive Resort, offering divers the latest equipment, friendly knowledgeable staff and the opportunity to experience a very unique eco-system. Discover why British Columbia is known for its world-class scuba diving. Discover the incredible diversity of marine life in this pristine westcoast environment. Just a few minutes away are the amazing Glass Sponge Gardens, a spectacular sea mountain covered with a species that thought to have been extinct since the Upper Jurassic period. Brentwood Bay has the largest
sponges ever recorded - up to 12 feet across! You may also encounter giant pacific octopus, wolf eels, colorful rockfish, sculpins and huge lingcod, as well as rare six gilled sharks.
Recommended Rooms
Thirty-three luxurious Oceansuites. Private decks with ocean views, fireplaces, body massage showers in an elegant spa-like ensuite. At the end of a perfect day, retire to a sumptuous king bed with the finest italian linens. Awaken, refreshed, to the gentle sound of waves and enjoy an amazing gourmet breakfast. Every stay includes all the thoughtful touches and complimentary services one expects and much more - rich bath amenities by Essential Elements, in-room tea and coffee, a private bar, and the daily newspaper. High speed and wireless internet, complimentary calling within North America and DVD entertainment systems with cable TV are all included. To ensure that everything is just right, a discreet concierge is at your
service twenty-four hours a day. It's all about understated elegance and discerning
service.