Various activities to enjoy while visiting Victoria, BC
Welcome to the Alberni Pacific "Steam" Railway! Come ride the rails with the Albenie Pacific Steam Railway! Over the past 20 years the Western Vancouver Island Industrial Heritage Society has restored a number of pieces of railway rolling stock that operated in the Alberni Valley. These include the 2-Spot, a 1912 Shay logging locomotive, the
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park is located about 2.5 hours north of Victoria. (See map and directions at bottom of post) What to do at Horne Lake Caves… Cave Theatre & Museum Come visit the Canada’s only Cave Theatre & Museum to gain a greater appreciation for caves and what they mean to clean water
This regional conservation area was established as Canada's first nature sanctuary in 1958. The park offers outdoor activities in a natural setting. Thetis overview Features Swamp and lake ecosystems for nature study Delicate spring wildflowers, Garry oak ecosystems and Douglas-fir forest Freshwater lakes for swimming, canoeing and fishing (lakes stocked with catchable Rainbow
Exploring Gowlland Tod Provincial Park Gowlland Tod Provincial Park provides some amazing opportunities for hiking and immersing yourself in nature. There are more than 25 kms of trails with varying in degree of difficulty that offer spectacular views, as well as the chance to view animals in their natural environment. In spring and early summer,
Goldstream Provincial Park is one of the best known and most frequently visited parks on Vancouver Island. Just 16 km from downtown Victoria, Goldstream Provincial Park is a true local gem. Steep mountainous terrain, towering trees, a cascading river flowing through to the ocean, incredible waterfalls, wildlife, hiking, walking, picnicking, camping and even an impressive
Elk Lake and Beaver Lake are 2 'conjoined' lakes located just off the Pat Bay Hwy. in Saanich. (See map below) This is one of my favorite walks. You can walk completely around the 2 lakes which is about 10km and will take approximately 2 hours. Of course you can walk as much or as
The Lochside Trail The Lochside Trail is a scenic multi-use path that stretches all the way from Swartz Bay in North Saanich to the 'Switch Bridge' (the pedestrian overpass crossing highway #1 at Uptown) where it connects to the Galloping Goose Trail. Biking a rural section of the Lochside Trail The Lochside
Victoria is a biker's paradise! Many streets have dedicated bike lanes so getting around town is fast and convenient. If you'd like something different - to get you out of downtown - this is a great idea: The Galloping Goose Trail Size: 151 hectares (373 acres) or 60 km long Location: Sooke, Metchosin, Colwood, Langford,
A fun and unique way to get around downtown Victoria is by one of the Victoria Harbour Ferries. Victoria Harbour Ferries run two types of ferry services in Victoria's harbour, a taxi service and harbour tours. Both offer a unique and fun way to get around and see the harbour. Make sure you check out
If you'd like to explore Victoria and area from the water whether in a kayak or standup paddle board, here are some great ideas for paddling tours: Join Ocean River Adventures- Victoria's premier paddling school & rental shop - for one of their fun, safe and informative tours. Here's what they have to
