Various activities to enjoy while visiting Victoria, BC
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
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
The Fairmont Empress (most commonly known as The Empress) is one of the oldest and most famous hotels in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Located on Government Street facing the Inner Harbour, the Empress has become an iconic symbol for the city itself. It has been designated a National Historic Site of Canada due to its
Carnavon Park A developed sports park (3.97 hectares), surrounded by residential housing, with playing fields for rugby, soccer, ball diamonds with score/concession building, tennis courts, tennis backboard, and lacrosse box, with washrooms and change rooms. There is a children's rotary water park with assorted climbing structures and a municipally operated licensed daycare centre ("Paddington Station").
Centennial Park is one of Langford's best 'all ages' park. Located 1/2 way between downtown and Langford Lake, Centennial Park is the perfect place for a baseball game or gathering. There are 4 baseball diamonds, 2 tennis courts, a washroom/concession building, and 2 playgrounds - one of which is a firefighter themed splash park. The
This spray park in downtown Victoria contains a huge watering can, and standing under it is the equivalent to standing under a huge shower! Since it's located in Beacon Hill Park, there are many other activities to keep you busy while you're there - from feeding the ducks to visiting the petting zoo or playground.
Beacon Hill Park - Childrens' Farm is an inexpensive and fun way to spend an afternoon outdoors with the kids. The farms' goats, sheep, bunnies, peacocks, potbellied pigs, miniature horses and other animals are perennial family favorites. Visit the goat petting area and take part in the renowned goat stampedes at 10:10 am and 5:10
Fun for the whole family! Location: 1089 Langford Parkway, Langford, BC Langford’s premier destination for family entertainment and recreation. With a longstanding reputation for delivering an excellent service, we have focused on making every visit an amazing experience. We offer a Bowling Alley (Langford Lanes), Dry Floor Arena (Eagle Ridge Centre), Ice Arena (Westhills Arena), PlayZone for
Sidney Spit National Park Reserve is located on Sidney Island, just east of the town of Sidney, BC Sidney Spit is accessible by kayak, canoe or boat. There are 21 mooring buoys, and dock space is available to boaters on the government dock. Sidney Spit is also accessible by the privately operated walk-on passenger ferry
