Top Adventures in Victoria
Paddle Victoria Harbour's Waterways
Victoria Harbor located on the southwestern tip of Vancouver Island, British Columbia is the southernmost port in Canada. Enjoying a moderate climate year round, one will quickly see why it is also known as Canada's busiest port. Pleasure boats, w...
Bike along the Galloping Goose Trail
The Galloping Goose Regional Trail connects downtown Victoria, Canada to the former town of Leechtown. Part of the Trans Canada Trail (which traverses the entire country) the Galloping Goose follows the path of the former Canadian National Railway...
34 miles
Park Day at Beacon Hill Park
Beacon Hill Park is the jewel of Victoria's crown. Spanning 200 acres and connecting Downtown to the ocean alongside Dallas Road, Beacon Hill Park is one of the highlights of visiting the Capitol city on Vancouver Islands southern tip. Every cor...
Freedive or Snorkel Ogden Point
Accessible from downtown Victoria, The Breakwater at Ogden Point makes a fun, easy-access shore-dive. I've been freediving here a couple times now and have loved it each time. You can access the granite stepping blocks by a staircase on the left s...
Hike around Thetis Lake
Take Highway 1 west from Victoria. Turn onto Exit 10 (View Royal/Colwood) and continue on the Island Highway. Turn right at Six Mile Road, which leads straight to Thetis Lake Regional Park.Note that this park is also accessible by bike via the Gal...
1.9 miles
196.9 ft gain
Hiking the Goldmine Trail
Goldstream Provincial Park is just a short drive from Victoria. Within 20 minutes of leaving the city center, you can be immersed in an old growth temperate rain forest.From Victoria, take the Trans-Canada highway to the start of the Malahat. The ...
2.2 miles
295.3 ft gain
Hiking Mt. Finlayson
Mount Finlayson in Goldstream Provincial Park is 19 km north of Victoria on Hwy 1. The trail takes you up to a scenic lookout of Victoria. For the majority, this trail is quite easy, however, it gets slightly more challenging toward the end when t...
Hike to Jocelyn Hill
Gowlland Tod is a beautiful park, running along the Finlayson Arm fjord. Jocelyn hill is in the middle of the park, and can be accessed from the Caleb Pike access at the South end (along the Ridge trail) or from the McKenzie Bight access at the No...
Hike Mount Grant on San Juan Island
Mount Grant Preserve is still in the midst of becoming an official park, but is open to the public for hiking, so you will get to see this amazing spot before it's too crowded. With a trial system currently being made, most people hike up the esta...
2 miles
500 ft gain
Hike Mount Manuel Quimper
The Sooke Hills is a geographic region of low hills with elevations between 350m (Mt. Wells) to a high of 682m (Mt. Empress), located in the area bounded on three sides by Highway 1 to the east, Highway 14 to the south and the Sooke River to the w...
Hike East Sooke Park
Sitting very close to the southernmost point of Vancouver Island, facing west towards the mouth of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the open Pacific Ocean, East Sooke Park is a unique and magical place for a hike or trail run. Your first visit will ...
Hike to Young Hill
From the main parking lot at English camp, follow the wide path east and cross West Valley road to the trailhead of Young Hill. The trail switchbacks several times and leads you past the English Camp cemetery. Continue left on the main trail throu...
1.2 miles
650 ft gain
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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5201 Sooke Road, Canada
Green Bay Cottage
You can dine alfresco using the BBQ then head to the beach with the toys made available to you. The beach has a picnic table for your use so you can spend the day surrounded by nature. The cottage...From $163/night
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5201 Sooke Road, Canada
Meadow Views
Our beautifully located ground floor suite offers private access via the patio. Upon entering, you will walk into an open plan lounge, dining space and kitchen, following through to your queen-size...From $95/night
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5201 Sooke Road, Canada
Meadow Views Ground Floor Suite
The kitchenette has a small-sized fridge, toaster oven, coffee maker, along with all the necessary dishware to make your stay enjoyable.The lounge offers a TV with cable, wifi plus one pull out sof...From $95/night
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1880 Sooke Lake Road, Canada
Maple Heart Ranch Homestead
Take your time out and enjoy the outdoors at it's best. Our homestead is secluded in the forest on the foot of Sooke Lake Watershed. Our unique off-grid property is in the middle of nature, with va...From $115/night
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Port Angeles, Washington
Log Cabin Resort
The resort is also home to a great restaurant, should you get hungry, a general store (beer, wine, sandwiches, ice cream, candy, seasonal clothing items)., and boat rentals (paddle boats, stand up ...From $148/night
