Regional and Provincial Parks in/around Victoria
Gonzales Hill Regional Park is a true gem with breathtaking views! Enjoy the views from this protected natural landscape in the heart of the city. Features Unparalleled views of Victoria, Juan de Fuca Strait, the Olympic mountains and the Sooke Hills Habitat for California quail, rare wildflowers and a stand of Garry oak trees Gonzales
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
East Sooke Park If you want to have a true 'west coast' experience - without going too far away from civilization, nothing beats East Sooke Park! East Sooke is the largest CRD Park, encompassing 1422 hectares ( 3512 acres) of natural and protected coastal landscape. In this Wilderness Recreation Park, you’ll experience solitude and harmony
Devonian Park Entrance and parking lot This great - tho small - park is about a 40-minute drive from Victoria and well worth it! Features include a gentle walking trail through mixed woodland and along a winding creek, cobble beach (no sand!) for picnicking and exploration, bird watching at Sherwood Pond (although the
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
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.
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
