Outdoor Recreation Activities
Below are information and resources for outdoor recreational activities in our region.
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Cadboro Gyro Park
Cadboro Gyro Park in Victoria offers lots of fun activities for kids in the summer. Some activities include a beach themed playground, giant octopus and sea serpent structures, a zipline, and tons of picnic areas. This would be a great way to spend a beautiful sunny...
Lone Tree Hill Park
Lone Tree Hill Park is located in the Highlands area along Millstream Road. This beautiful park is easily accessible from downtown Victoria, and is a great place to fit in a short but scenic hike. The trails are also dog friendly. Check out Lone Tree Hill Park if...
Arbutus Cove Park
Arbutus Cove is a secluded and quiet place to walk the beach, enjoy an ocean view, or even have a picnic on a sunny day. The beach is accessible by public trails and staircases and is located within walking distance from the UVic campus. Visitors can bring their pet...
Willows Beach
Willows Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the Victoria area and is a perfect place to spend warm summer days. Willows Beach is located off Beach Drive in the Oak Bay area and is open to the public. Whether you prefer to swim, paddleboard, or just hang out in...
Sidney Seaside Sculpture Walk
A magnificent outdoor art gallery is free and available for everyone to see this summer just a quick drive up north of Victoria. Beginning in Beacon Park and continuing along the waterfront walkway with the beautiful scenery of Mount Baker and the Salish Sea as its...
Mount Douglas Park
If you are up for an intermediate level hike, Mount Douglas park offers more than 21km of trails through the largest urban forest in the Saanich Peninsula. With much to see along the way, you can either take an easy stroll or make it a strenuous climb. Taking up this...
Thunderbird Park
Open daily from 8a.m to 11p.m, you can enjoy a free historical tour of the outdoor gallery containing impressive First Nation monuments. Located just a walk away from the Inner Harbour and right next door to the Royal BC Museum, Thunderbird park features a great...
China Beach
Located along the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the China beach trail is an easy and dog-friendly hike that is great for enjoying ocean-like scenery. With a roundtrip distance of 2km lasting about an hour, this trail is great for families who wish to explore the island....
Abkhazi Garden
Abkhazi Garden is located at 1964 Fairfield Road in Victoria, British Columbia, and is a great affordable public garden option to visit this Spring/Summer season. On April 1st their hours are extended for the peak season from their winter hours. Admission is by...