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Dogs on Vacation in Victoria – Top Five Places to Go

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November 14, 2008 | Tips from Us > Victoria, Hiking
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Dogs on Vacation in Victoria – Top Five Places to Go

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 Did you know we have over 76,000 dog owners in the Greater Victoria area? With over 60 parks and amazing hiking trails, there are some pretty great places to go with your pooch on holidays. I’ve asked my two Jack Russells and we agree on these must-dos when in Victoria:

 

#5 East Sooke Regional Park’s coast trail – so rugged and enough ups and downs to tire even the most manic Jack Russell. Believe me; it works.

 

#4 Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park's beach trail – start in the rainforest, end up on the beach. When tide is out, compact, flat sand as far as your dog can run. Caution: may have to carry your dog back to the car if severe fatigue sets in.

 

#3 Matheson Lake Regional Park: does your dog have an in-and-out-of-the-water kind of persona? Do Matheson – water access around the entire lake while hiking through a fern-laden rainforest.

 

#2 Island View Regional Park: A super long stretch of sand halfway between Victoria and the BC Ferries terminal – great place to poop out the pooch before/after a long travel day.

 

And the #1 place to go for you and your furry friend(s)….

 

Galloping Goose Regional Trail: We’ve covered every last metre of this 55km (34mi) multi-user trail many times over. There are places near downtown Victoria where you’ll meet lots of people/dogs/bikes and other spots further towards Sooke where you probably won’t see anyone. Hook up with the Lochside Regional Trail and you have a total of 84km (52mi) to explore. Are your dogs tired yet?

Posted by Christian, Vancouver at 08:45 AM

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