Outdoor Recreation Activities
Below are information and resources for outdoor recreational activities in our region.
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The Gardens at Government House
The Gardens at Government House are open from 9:00 am until sunset and are located at 1401 Rockland Ave, Victoria, BC V8S 1V9. The grounds are free to visit with social distancing measures in place. Additionally, the grounds contain 14.6 hectares total, including 8.9...
Finnerty Gardens at the University of Victoria
Finnerty Gardens at the University of Victoria have begun taking steps to re-open with social distancing (maintain a distance of 2-meters from others at all times) measures in place. The garden contains over 4,000 different trees and shrubs with more than 1,500...
Hatley Park Gardens at Royal Roads University
The Hatley Park Gardens are located at Royal Roads University along the shores of Esquimalt Lagoon across from the Strait of Juan de Fuca. There are Italian Gardens, Rose Gardens, and Japanese Gardens located on the 565 acres of forested areas and trails. Currently,...
Playfair Park
Playfair Park is located in the Quadra neighbourhood of the Greater Victoria area and is a free option to visit. This park boasts a large grove of mature rhododendrons and azaleas with a Garry Oak meadow and a 300-foot perennial border. Other features of the park...
Beacon Hill Park
Located just outside of the downtown core of Victoria, Beacon Hill Park is roughly 740,000 square metres of parkland and includes a number of features such as walking paths, ponds, flower beds, rose gardens, playgrounds/splash parks, sports facilities and picnic...
Waterfalls on Vancouver Island
With the weather warming, more people are waning to find free outdoor activities on Vancouver Island and waterfalls are a great place to visit. Victoria Buzz has written a great article on 11 beautiful Vancouver Island waterfalls to need to visit which is located...
Esquimalt Gorge Park
Esquimalt Gorge Park was first established as BC Electric Gorge Park in 1905, but as far back as the 1860s local settlers used this 11.65-hectare area for recreation. The park is located along the Gorge waterway. There are perennial borders, a rose garden, and...
Dog walking areas in Victoria
Walking your dog is a great way to help both you and your dog stay fit and active. Victoria is full of dog-friendly walks and parks that your dog will love. There are both on leash and off leash dog parks. Some of the most popular spots include Dallas road, Macaulay...
Mushroom foraging
Mushroom foraging is a fun and rewarding activity for the whole family that allows you to get out and explore some of the most beautiful areas in BC. The best season for picking mushrooms in BC is in the fall, but edible mushrooms can be found all year round. Mushroom...