Various activities to enjoy while visiting Victoria, BC
Hiking to Jocelyn Hill in Gowlland Tod Provincial Park On the slopes of Jocelyn Hill there are absolutely stunning views of Greater Victoria, Juan de Fuca Strait and the Olympic Peninsula. To the west you can look down into Finlayson Arm all the way to the Goldstream Estuary and Mount Finlayson. A short walk to
APRIL 28, 2024 35th Annual TC 10k Run Oh Snap! The TC10K is making a '90s comeback! Join us on Sunday, April 28th, 2024, as we celebrate like it's 1990 to honor the 35th annual of this legendary event. Lace up those kicks, dust off your brightest neon gear, and get ready to time-warp to
Friday April 26 – 1:00pm-8:00pm / Saturday April 27 – 10:00am-6:00pm / Sunday April 28 – 10:00am-4:00pm LOCATION: West Shore Parks & Rec – 1767 Island Hwy The newest, largest and most diverse of its kind in the Greater Victoria Area, will stimulate and excite your interests in everything the great outdoors
Hiking to Squally Reach Viewpoint in Gowlland Tod Provincial Park The hike to Squally Reach Viewpoint in Gowlland Tod Provincial Park is rather challenging but well worth the effort for the stunning views across Squally Reach and Saanich Inlet. The trail winds through beautiful, mature second growth forest and passes a couple of spots with
MARCH 16 - 24, 2024 The Pacific Rim Whale Festival is an annual event celebrating the return of Pacific Grey Whales to the West coast of Vancouver Island on their Northern migration route. The week-long festival hosts a number of fun events throughout Tofino, Ucluelet, and the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. CLICK HERE FOR
HIKING MOUNT WELLS REGIONAL PARK Mount Wells Regional Park is a massive 123 hectare wilderness park located on the eastern edge of the Sooke foothills. Being a wilderness park there aren't a lot of amenities, but there is a stunning hiking trail to the summit winding through second growth forest and up onto bare rocky
Exploring Bear Hill Regional Park Bear Hill Regional Park is located on the Saanich Peninsula just north of Elk Lake. It is a small park covering approximately 49 hectares with an elevation of 220m (720’). However, despite its small size this small park offers some interesting hiking with great views of the Saanich Peninsula and
Hiking Mill Hill Mill Hill Regional Park is an isolated gem located in Langford just off Atkins Ave. The park encompasses 60 hectares with loop trail up and around the south side of the hill. There is also a trail that leads across the summit and down the north side which you can use to
Durrance Lake - Mt Work's Hidden Gem Durrance Lake is part of Mount Work Regional Park. The lake is located along Willis Point Rd with an accessible parking area located off Durrance Close. It is a small lake nestled in the valley between Mount Work and the Partridge Hills, which are part of Gowlland Tod
Exploring Mount Work Regional Park Mount Work Regional Park is one of the largest regional parks in Greater Victoria. At 536-hectares, the park borders Gowlland Tod Provincial Park in the Highlands area of Saanich Peninsula. PDF MAP OF THE PARK There are 4 main access points to the park: Ross-Durrance Rd There is a parking
