Adventure activities as well as sporting activities both participating and spectator. Golf courses, ball fields, water sports, hiking, biking etc.
Disc Golf - or Frisbee Golf - is a great way to be outside and to get some fresh air and exercise without having to spend large amounts of money on equipment and without having a great deal of expertise. It's just fun! As of this posting, there's only one dedicated disc golf course in
Exploring Victoria's Abandoned Railway Trestles We are very fortunate in Victoria and on Vancouver Island, that many of the old railway lines have been preserved and converted into amazing biking and walking paths. As well we have the remnants of the old E&N (Esquimalt & Nanaimo) rail line which, while not presently in use, is
Hiking to the E&N Railway Trestle at Goldstream Provincial Park A very popular, hike in Goldstream Provincial Park is the trail up to the old railway bridge crossing high above the Niagara Canyon. The trestle is a real treasure, hidden from view from below by the forest canopy and isolated from the canyon floor by
Heritage Acres in Saanich, BC is operated by the Saanich Historical Artifact Society. Like me, you may have seen the sign for Heritage Acres as you're driving along the Pat Bay Hwy. And like me, you may have thought the site contained a few old tractors and some farm equipment along with a little train.
The Flight Path A 9.3km bike and walking trail around the airport. Bring the whole family to explore this unique recreational facility! Located around the perimeter of the pastoral Victoria International Airport, come for a bike, hike or stroll and enjoy the natural beauty of the Saanich Peninsula. The Flight Path is punctuated with intriguing
A small park in a quiet neighborhood leading down to the Saanich Inlet - that's Coles Bay Regional Park! At just under 9 acres, this park is the perfect place for a short stroll, or a picnic with the family. The path is fairly level but not really wheelchair accessible if you want to reach
When arriving and departing Victoria, BC either by air or a BC Ferry to the mainland, you'll pass by the quaint city of Sidney (or Sidney-by-the Sea). I strongly urge you to make the short drive back there while you're in the area and check it out! In addition to being known as 'booktown' (see
For a unique biking or walking experience, I suggest you drive up to see the amazing century old Kinsol Trestle which is now part of the Trans Canada Trail. It's about an hour's drive up the beautiful Malahat (Hwy #1) to the parking lot. (See below for directions) It stands 44 metres high and is
After moving to Central Saanich recently I've enjoyed searching out new parks to walk and hike in the area. Today we explored a small-ish park (about 36 hectares/90 acres) in North Saanich called Horth Hill. It seems to be a very popular hike for walking your dog ... there were dozens we met on
If you're looking for something fun but a little less strenuous ... a suggestion is lawn bowling, croquet or bocce. Here's some places to go while visiting Victoria, B.C. Some of these clubs require memberships and some allow drop-in. Please contact the clubs individually - or click on the link to check out their website
