Outdoor Recreation Activities
Below are information and resources for outdoor recreational activities in our region.
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Migratory Bird Sanctuaries
Victoria has a number of bird sanctuaries that are wonderful attractions for the whole family (especially during the spring migration currently happening)! The website linked below provides a list of the sanctuaries and maps of how to get to them. All of them are...
Coles Bay Regional Park
Coles Bay Regional Park is a quiet neighbourhood park leading down to the Saanich Inlet. This park offers picnicking areas, easy to walk forest trails and a beach. This is a great place to visit during Spring Break. Location: 9324 Inverness Rd, North Saanich, BC ...
Dallas Road and the Breakwater
Dallas Road is a 4km stretch that runs along the water. It is a great place to get some exercise, walk your dog, meet a friend, or stop for a visit on the beach. You can easily access Dallas Road at any point on the path. Dallas Road also connects to the Ogden Point...
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
At Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park, you can explore underground natural caves and caverns. The caves are accessible all year-round, although there are different weather conditions expected for each season. You can book a tour or explore on your own during open hours....
Pacific Marine Circle Route
The Pacific Marine Circle Route is a great way to explore Southern Vancouver Island at your own pace. The circle route is a one to five day trip depending on your preference and features unique outdoor sights and activities throughout different parts of the island....
SportAbility Accessible Recreation Programs
SportAbility is a non-profit organization that hosts adapted recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. They have membership options that range from $0-$25 dollars a year, and they host programming for many different types of sports. Their mission is to...
British Colombia Special Olympics
The British Colombia Special Olympics is an organization that hosts accessible programs (competitive and non-competitive) for people with disabilities. This allows everyone to have an opportunity to participate in sport. There are many different programs, locations,...
Halloween Mini Golf at Island View Golf
Island View Mini Golf is offering $5 rounds to anyone wearing a Halloween costume from October 21st-31st. Location: 7081 Central Saanich Road. Saanichton, B.C. Contact: 250-652-5215 Website: https://www.islandviewgolf.ca/about/
Queer Outdoors
Queer Outdoors is a Vancouver Island based Facebook group dedicated to creating a safe community of folx who love the outdoors. They organize free outdoor events such as hiking, kayaking, surfing. This is an inclusive space and a way to meet other like-minded...