 Middle Beach, Tofino, Albert Normandin photo The landscapes of Vancouver Island are varied and beautiful, with mountains and meadows, rivers and beaches as well as cliffs and valleys. It's the perfect place for an evening stroll or a day-long excursion.
A word or two on your excursion:
- Please leave the area you visit undisturbed and be sure to carry out your garbage
- If travelling with pets, be aware that restrictions may apply
- Obey posted signs and keep to designated trails
Galloping Goose Trail
Galloping Goose Trail follows an old railway line past farmland, a quiet cove and hidden lake, rocky outcrops, a Douglas-fir forest, marshland and more. The 55-km (34-mi) trail links to several parks, with wildlife evident everywhere.
From Victoria West, start out at the Selkirk Trestle and follow the trail west to Sooke. There, turn north and continue to the old gold mining area of Leechtown.
From downtown Victoria, cross the Johnson Street Bridge. Turn right onto the paved path that connects to Harbour Road and the trail.
Galloping Goose Trail is multi-use, so be prepared to share the road with others from time to time.
A word or two on your excursion:
- Rated: easy
- Approximate time required: varies by route
> Galloping Goose website.
Beacon Hill/Dallas Road/Ogden Point
This lovely, 6-km (3.6-mi) city walk explores Beacon Hill Park, Ogden Point and the James Bay waterfront. Famous for its flower gardens, Beacon Hill Park also features duck ponds, playgrounds, a petting zoo, spray pools and tennis courts. Dallas Road, near Clover Point, is home to the cruise ship terminal and the breakwater, a popular spot for hang-gliding, windsurfing and kite flying. The James Bay waterfront borders one of Victoria's oldest neighbourhoods.
Walk south through Beacon Hill Park, follow Dallas Road west to Ogden Point and then along the waterfront.
A word or two on your excursion:
- Rated: easy
- Approximate time required: 1-2 hours
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