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[Victoria Watcher]

For those making plans that can best get there just on weekends………

Your best bet comes up not this weekend but next.





Saturday and Sunday bright and early will be some excellent low tides. Friday and Monday good too.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 30 July 2025 - 03:43 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

 

 

 

Just another reminder, NEXT weekend has your lowest tides for the rest of summer.

 

 

Thursday, August 7 - 6:47am

Friday, August 8 - 7:20am  **peak low tide

Saturday, August 9 - 7:52am   **peak low tide

Sunday, August 10 - 8:22am   **peak low tide

Monday, August 11 - 8:51am

Tuesday, august 12 - 9:21am

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 01 August 2025 - 08:59 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

There is a new way to relax in Port Renfrew.

Drift Nordic Sauna opened July 23, promising locals and visitors an escape to the rugged beauty of Vancouver Island's west coast.

The new facility features a Nordic sauna circuit on the shores of San Juan Harbour. The Sauna is located next to the Pacific Gateway Marina at 17110 Parkinson Road, owned and operated by Mill Bay Marine Group.

"Drift offers a wellness experience grounded in nature, tranquility and renewal," writes Marlese Plater, marketing coordinator of Mill Bay Marine Group, in a press release.

"Whether you're unwinding after a rainforest hike or simply carving space out for yourself, Drift invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect – with nature, your body, and your senses."

The circuit will include: an electric sauna, two cold plunge tubs, an outdoor cold shower and a relaxation area.


https://www.vicnews....d-relax-8162754

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 02 August 2025 - 07:46 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

I just prefer the swimming at Botanical Beach. The tidal pools for a nice relaxing dip, and the open ocean for more exhilaration.

[Sparky]

[Edit] The Wild Renfrew Group is building another one of these spa facilities close to the restaurant, pub and the cabins. You can walk there as opposed to having to drive. Here is a shot from a couple of weeks ago (while they were still building it) that shows the view looking from inside the facility to the ocean. 

 

[Victoria Watcher]

Tsuga Cottages by Three Point Properties – Pricing & Plans

 

https://www.mikestew...esale-cottages/

 

 

 

 

What is the Pricing for Tsuga?

These Port Renfrew cottages by Three Point Properties start from $285,000.

Assignment Fee: $1,500.00

What are the Maintenance Fees?

Tsuga Cottages strata fees are expected to be $374 per month.

 

 

Three Point Properties presents Tsuga, a collection of 64 Modern West Coast vacation cottages with woodframe construction and metal roofs.

With interior living space ranging from 295 – 580 sq ft, choose from a selection of three unit types — each with one bedroom, a 3-piece bathroom, laundry, and loft storage space.

Interiors feature a vaulted ceiling, polished concrete floor, flat-panel cabinetry, fridge, stove, dishwasher, stacked washer & dryer, and electric heating.

Outdoor spaces include a covered patio with sliding wood privacy screens, and a yard with drought-resistant landscaping that also has a fire pit.

The Tsuga community is zoned TC-1, a tourist zoning that allows for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb or Vrbo.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 04 August 2025 - 04:14 AM.

[Mike K.]

Those communities can end up being little party zones. Every time you go to try to relax, someone in earshot of you is getting drunk for the first time.

The strata has to stay on top of the rules and restrictions.

[Victoria Watcher]

Those communities can end up being little party zones. Every time you go to try to relax, someone in earshot of you is getting drunk for the first time.

The strata has to stay on top of the rules and restrictions.

 

Of course, the province can just come in and ban air bnb whenever they want to.  I'm sure many do not want that risk.

[Victoria Watcher]

Those communities can end up being little party zones. Every time you go to try to relax, someone in earshot of you is getting drunk for the first time.

 

Kind of like Penticton.   The locals get used to it.

[Mike K.]

Yes, that too is true. PR is going through an OCP process currently.

[Victoria Watcher]

Kind of like Penticton.   The locals get used to it.

 

Penticton Peach Festival is back this week, and locals are urged to prepare ahead for crowds and traffic.

The City of Penticton is encouraging all to take transit, walk or ride bikes whenever possible during the Aug. 6-10 event, while thousands are expected to descend on the city.

 

https://www.castanet...-with-it-crowds

[Victoria Watcher]

Here is an extended week look.

 

 

 

That Saturday and Sunday is about as good as it gets, this time of year.   Second row from the bottom is the way to look.

 

6:09am Wednesday

6:47am Thursday

7:22am Friday *** prime

7:54am Saturday  *** prime

8:24am Sunday  **** prime

8:53am Monday  *** prime

9:22am Tuesday

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 05 August 2025 - 07:15 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

[Victoria Watcher]

https://www.tide-for...ia/tides/latest

 

 

Pretty low this coming weekend, if you get there early.

[Victoria Watcher]

 

Low tides tomorrow and Monday if you go early.

 

 

[Victoria Watcher]

$249,000

 

The Botanical RV Resort! Recreational property where big is better with an over height carport designed to accommodate up to a 40-foot Recreational Vehicles. Comes complete with additional storage in Bunk-Shed with bed in loft. Co-op Ownership includes (Share purchase with use of Site 29 plus access to sheltered wharf, heated Clubhouse with laundry/shower/washroom facilities. Make a Lifestyle investment choice! This is a dream get away recreation haven to recharge or enjoy with friends. Open all year round for you to enjoy some downtime anytime you feel like it! The site allows for parking and storage of boats and trucks. Bring your fishing rod! Seasonal Moorage for boat size is a maximum of 24 feet. There are 16 designated spots on the wharf. Co-op membership yearly fees. Vacation/Fishing Retreat with world class fishing and backpacking adventures as part of a gated cooperative development located beside Botanical Beach (Juan de Fuca Provincial Park) Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada in the community of Port Renfrew.

 

https://www.realtor....ew-port-renfrew

 

 

 

 

 

This one has been on the market for quite some time.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 30 December 2025 - 12:44 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

A commentary by a Port ­Renfrew local about his ­community, but not exclusive to it.

 

As long as renters are forced to compete directly with Airbnb for housing, the “housing crisis” will only get worse.

 

In Port Renfrew, there would not be a housing crisis if we stopped Airbnb and its like from operating in residentially zoned areas.

 

It is absolutely an allocation issue, as opposed to a supply issue, when one can walk through a neighbourhood in the shoulder season and not see a single home with a light on. These homes are left to sit near empty until the next flood of tourism, whilst locals are squeezed out, or into inadequate basements, trailers, vans and boats.

 

Community is disintegrating, and volunteers are quitting as long-time residents are being forcibly pushed out, due in large part to the allocation of residential homes for Airbnb use.

Locals should be living in homes. Locals should not be camping full-time.

 

 

 

https://www.timescol...airbnb-11694359

[Mike K.]

According to the census, the population in Renfrew has shifted like so since 2006 in each census through 2021:

195
125
105
235

So either the census was way off, or there was a more than doubling of the population between the 2016 and 2021 censuses.

- https://www.crd.ca/m...6-2021-eadetail

[Victoria Watcher]

 

 

$275,000

 

Welcome to Pacific Mist in the heart of Port Renfrew, where west coast wilderness meets relaxed coastal living. This serviced lot offers the perfect opportunity to build your dream home or coastal getaway. Just minutes from the iconic Botanical Beach, you’ll be immersed in nature with world-class hiking, fishing, surfing, and tidal pool exploration at your doorstep. Enjoy daily walks along the shore, breathtaking sunsets, and the peaceful rhythm of west coast living. TC-1 Zoning allows for full-time living or vacation rental flexibility. Just a scenic two-hour drive from Victoria, Port Renfrew offers a unique blend of natural wonder and community charm. Whether you're seeking a quiet escape or an adventure-filled lifestyle, your coastal dream starts here.

 

https://www.realtor....ew-port-renfrew

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 13 February 2026 - 08:31 AM.

[Mike K.]

Nothing in Renfrew will really take off until the government is replaced. There’s far too much risk of government stepping in and changing the rules on vacation property ownership there.