Various activities to enjoy while visiting Victoria, BC
Matheson Lake On a hot summer day, Matheson Lake is a perfect place to enjoy a refreshing dip and a picnic at the sandy beach area. It's quite small, but nice. In any season, hikers can enjoy the loop trail around the lake, or explore the Galloping Goose Regional Trail, which leads to adjacent Roche
Elk Lake/Beaver Lake Trail Beaver Lake & Elk Lake are often spoken of together ... they're actually 2 lakes joined together with beaches on both ends. There is a great trail that circles both lakes if you're feeling adventurous as well ... allow about 2 hours to do the entire 10 km loop.
Willows Beach A developed waterfront park (1.17 hectare) with large grassed area, change rooms and washrooms, concession and tea room, picnic tables, benches, children’s play area, sandy beach, esplanade and walkway. This scenic developed waterfront park is highly used for active and passive recreational activities on its open grass and beachfront. The park is a
Cadboro-Gyro Park Cadboro-Gyro Park is designated a Community Park with a unique and substantial waterfront that appeals to residents throughout the region. The park is within easy walking distance of Cadboro Bay Village and the University of Victoria and features a sandy beach which has beautiful open views of the Juan de Fuca Strait and the
Not far from downtown Victoria is the community of Esquimalt where you'll find the lovely and tranquil Esquimalt Gorge Park. Shady Spot for a Picnic! Esquimalt Gorge Park was first established as BC Electric Gorge Park in 1905, but as far back as the 1860s local settlers used this 11.65 hectare area for
Exploring Francis/King Regional Park Francis/King Regional Park is a wonderful place to explore for people of all abilities, giving everyone, no matter their abilities or disabilities, a chance to get a little closer to nature. There are 11 kilometers of gentle woodland trails meandering through groves of old growth forest, spring wildflower meadows and marshland.
FOOD TRUCKS - NOW ALL YEAR LONG - YAY! The Royal BC Museum’s back courtyard has been transformed into an international food fair, featuring some of the finest food trucks in Victoria. Food Trucks in the courtyard of Royal Museum Pick up some of your favourite grub from local food trucks (Go
Victoria strives to be a destination that is accessible to everyone. There are many things to do and places to see that are easily accessible to people of all disabilities. By law, all Canadian transportation carriers such as airlines, railways and ferries are required to ensure that travelers with disabilities do not encounter undue obstacles
If you're looking for something a little different - a little more 'adult' oriented - this might just be what you're looking for! There are many fine breweries, distilleries, cideries and wineries on Vancouver Island! West Coast Brewery Tours Different tours available ... both public and private. Some have a food element in addition to
Victoria is Canada's Cycling Capital and a Great Place to Rent a Bike! Year round temperate climate, amazing bike paths like the Galloping Goose, the Lochside Trail, the E&N Trail, mountain bike parks, dedicated bike lanes on many streets, low traffic corridors and neighbourhoods, each with their own distinctive personality, make Victoria a biker’s paradise.
