The Colquitz River Trail is perhaps one of Saanich's least-known public trails. Starting roughly at the western corner of Interurban Road and Burnside Road West, Colquitz River Trail was envisioned as early as 1967 and was one of the municipality's first efforts to protect urban streams. The waterway, alternatively referred to as a river or
E & N Rail Trail - our newest Regional Trail! A new cycling and pedestrian trail is being constructed largely within the E&N rail corridor. It is being built in phases over a number of years and will be 17 kilometers in length when complete. This newest addition to the trail system provides an important
The Canadian Scottish Regimental Museum The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) Regimental Museum is located upstairs in the heritage building of the Bay Street Armoury at 715 Bay St. in Victoria, BC. This museum is an accredited museum of the Canadian Forces and was opened by the Regiment’s Colonel-in-Chief, Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra, GCVO, CD,
Roche Cove Regional Park Hike along a cool creek at midday or paddle still waters in early morning light at this serene 163-hectare park. You’ll find a secluded cove, ocean views and lush vegetation, including old-growth cedar trees. Explore the park’s seven kilometres of forested trails, or picnic at the secludedbeach. Roche Cove Roche Cove
Swan Lake/Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary This park consists of two distinct areas: marshy lowlands surrounding Swan Lake; and the rocky, oak-forested highlands of Christmas Hill. The 12,000 year-old-lake is a rich habitat for a variety of birds and wildlife including muskrats, river otters and mink. Circle the lake along a 2.5 km trail featuring two
Here are some ideas if you'd like to watch 'the game' while having a meal or downing a few 'cold ones'. (In alphabetical order!) Please click on link for menu and hours. Check Yelp or Trip Advisor for reviews! Dylan's Sports Bar & Grill - (Closed) The Games Room at the Strathcona Hotel - 919
When the weather's nice ... there's no better place to eat than outside on a restaurants' deck or patio. Here's some suggestions: (Please click on individual links for hours, menu etc.)* WITH CONTINUING CASES OF COVID-19, MANY MORE RESTAURANTS HAVE OPENED UP PATIOS. PLEASE GO TO THE INDIVIDUAL RESTAURANT (LISTED ELSEWHERE) FOR UP-TO-DATE INFO ON
Victoria is home to a number of Migratory Bird Sanctuaries. Be sure to check them out - especially during the spring and fall migration! 1. Shoal Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary Shoal Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary (MBS) is situated 30 km north of Victoria, British Columbia, in a protected bay near the eastern tip of Saanich
If you have a craving for fish and chips, here's some options! (PLEASE CLICK ON INDIVIDUAL LINKS FOR MENUS, HOURS ETC.)* Barb's Place - 1 Dallas Rd - at Fisherman's Wharf Brady's Fish & Chips - 50 Burnside Rd. W., Finest at Sea Food Truck - 27 Erie St. (James Bay) The Fish Store -
Victoria has an abundance of Chinese restaurants. Here are some suggestions for you: Chinatown (Fisgard St.) There is approximately a dozen Chinese restaurants on Fisgard Street between Store St. & Government Street. A number of them offer Dim Sum during lunchtime, some are noodle houses, some seafood ... some bakeries ... and very few have
