Parks, gardens and beaches in and around Victoria, BC
The Sooke Potholes The Sooke Potholes are actually comprised of 2 different parks, Sooke Potholes Provincial Park and Sooke Potholes Regional Park. As you drive along Sooke River Rd, it is he provincial park the you first enter. This park is comprised of 7.28 acres along both sides of the Sooke River and extends north
This small lagoon serves as a wildlife sanctuary and refuge for a variety of birds. Features A protected lagoon that attracts local ducks, geese and swans, as well as many varieties of migrating birds A cobble beach Views of Victoria and the distant Olympic mountains in Washington state Trail Rating: Easy Size: 7.10 hectares Location:
If you'd like to find a park or playground close to you in Victoria ... here's a map. Just click on the location marker and then click the link to the details page!
Lone Tree Hill Regional Park is located in the Highlands of southern Vancouver Island, a municipality of Greater Victoria. It is a small park but the views from the 364 meter (1200') summit are well worth the trip. You will enjoy views of the Malahat, the Highlands, the Gowlland Todd Range, Victoria and the distant
Check out this handy map for locations of the various gardens in and around Victoria. Some are within walking distance of downtown, some require transportation. All are worth a look! Click on the garden you're interested in ... this will give you the link to the page with information and details about each place.
Fisherman’s Wharf Park Overlooking the wharf and on the new Harbour Pathway, the park is at Erie and St. Lawrence. A rehabilitated land project, this newly formed park today boasts a rain garden which serves to filter much of the storm drain waters of James Bay, a public herb garden, a well-used children's playground, a
Topaz Park is located in the Hillside Quadra neighbourhood between Topaz Avenue and Finlayson Street, along Blanshard Street. It is Victoria's third largest park and includes a variety of sport and community features, including an artificial turf field and a lacrosse box. Park Features Four sport fields - including one artificial turf field Baseball diamonds Lacrosse box Washrooms Dog
When visiting Victoria, a really nice day trip is out to Port Renfrew - there you'll find a wonderful place to explore, particularly at low tide - Botanical Beach. The drive to Botanical Beach is approximately 115 kms (72 miles) and will take you approximately 2 hours. Plan a little more time though, as there
Victoria is a beautiful place and walking or driving around can certainly give you a flavor of the city. But sometimes it's nice to get up high and get a larger view! Here's some spots that I love: Mt. Tolmie - Elevation 120 metres Mt. Doug - Elevation 225 metres Mt. Finlayson - Elevation 419
Beckwith Park has many features for the whole family. You can spend the day: Having a picnic. Splashing in the spray park. Playing on the accessible playground. Exploring the trails around Beckwith Pond. This popular park is located on Beckwith Avenue just off Quadra Street. Park Size: 9.0065 ha Classification: Community Park Local Area: North
