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East Sooke
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Discover the place where the West Coast begins,
where the forest meets the sea, and trees cling to windswept cliffs.
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This 1,400 hectare park
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50 km of trails through forest, marsh and field.
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Ten km of rugged coastline trail.
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Pocket beaches, rocky bays and islets for beachcombing,
scuba diving and exploring tide pools.
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Views of Juan de Fuca Strait and the Olympics.
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| Located off East Sooke Road in East Sooke.
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Elk / Beaver Lake
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This popular recreation area offers outdoor opportunities
for everyone.
- A large freshwater lake to enjoy swimming, canoeing,
and fishing.
- Walking and bridle trails through forest, field and wetlands.
- Beaches(with seasonal lifeguards), picnic areas and a
playing field for groups large and small.
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Located off the Pat Bay Highway(Hwy.17) in Saanich
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Francis / King
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This park is ideal for exploring nature.
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11km of gentle, woodland trails.
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Spring wildflower meadows
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A nature house and meeting hall.
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The Elsie King Trail, a cedar boardwalk for people with walking disabilities.
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| Located on Munn Road in Saanich. |
Galloping Goose Trail
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This former railway line offers a unique park experience:
- The 46 km trail begins in View Royal and passes through Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, and Sooke, ending in the Sooke Hills.
- Cyclists, hikers, and horse riders share the trail through rolling farmland, into deep forest, and past rocky shoreline.
- Deer and raccoon, heron and hawk, squirrel and field mouse can be seen by the watchful eye
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Accessible at numerous points along the trail. |
Gonzales Hill
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This protected natural landscape in the heart of Victoria 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 Observatory, a weather station for 75 years, now a heritage building.
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| Located on a large rocky knoll on Denison Road in Victoria / Oak Bay. |
Horth Hill
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Follow the summit trail of this hilltop park and enjoy:
- Panoramic views of Saanich Peninsula, Satellite Channel, and Gulf Islands.
- A close-up view of wildflowers in the spring and mushrooms in the fall.
- Trails for hikers and horse riders.
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| Located on Tatlow road in North Saanich. |
Island View Beach
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Nestled along the eastern shore of the Saanich Peninsula:
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A panaroma of land and seascapes.
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A long, sandy beach for beachcombing, picnicking, and swimming.
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A fragile sand dune area, home to several rare and beautiful plants.
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A boat launch for access to Cordova Channel and Haro Strait
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Located on Island View Road in Central Saanich |
Lone Tree Hill
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From the summit of this small park,view the Malahat, the Highlands, Victoria, and the distant Olympics.-
Rare and beautiful plants nestled in the steep, dry rock faces.
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Bald eagles, red-tailed hawks and turkey vultures riding the winds.
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The parks namesake a bonsai-like Douglas fir.
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| Located on Millstream Road in the Highlands. |
Mill Hill
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Walk through cool woodland, along Millstream Creek, or climb to the park's summit.
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Delicate wildflowers and arbutus, Douglas fir and Gary oak.
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Views of Esquimalt harbour, Victoria, and the surrounding hills and mountains.
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Park brochures and more information at CRD Parks headquarters next door.
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| Located on Atkins Avenue in Langford. |
Mount Norman
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Located on South Pender Island, in the Gulf Islands
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The highest viewpoint on South Pender.
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Views of other Gulf Islands, Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and Mount Baker
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Mounte Parke
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A variety of wildflowers and birds to observe while hiking the ridge and slopes of Mount Parke. |
| Located on Mayne Island, in the Gulf Islands |
Mount Work
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This popular recreation spot offers a variety of landscapes and activities:
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Three freshwater lakes - Durance, Fork, and Pease for swimming, canoeing amd fishing.
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11 km of trails through deep forests to the mountain's summit.
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McKenzie Bight - a favorite spot scuba divers, picnickers and tide pool explorers.
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| Located on Willis Point Road in the Highlands |
Reeson
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Visit this tiny Victoria Park for:
- A tranquil spot of green to picnic and relax in Old Town Victoria.
- View the busy Inner Harbour.
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| Located on Wharf Street in Victoria. |
Roche Cove
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Hike along a cool creek at midday morning light, and enjoy:
- Serenity and seclusion on a mossy slope or by a quiet cove.
- Seven km of trails through cedar forest and along the Galloping Goose Trail.
- Hilltop views of Roche Cove and Sooke Basin.
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Located on Gillespie Road in East Sooke. |
Witty's Lagoon
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Visit the Park by canoe or on foot, and discover it's charm:
- A large lagoon, excellent for birdwatching at any time of the year.
- More than five km of trail through woodland, past lagoon and marsh.
- A sandy beach overlooking rocky headlands and offshore islets.
- A nature house.
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| Located on Metchosen Road in Metchosin. |
Park information is generously supplied by the Government of British Columbia.
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