NATURE WALKS & HIKES
WITTY’S LAGOON
Beautiful hiking trails that include access to a viewpoint at Sitting Lady Falls, marshy wetlands and a sandy beach. 10 min (7.7 km)
https://www.crd.bc.ca/parks-recreation-culture/parks-trails/find-park-trail/wittys-lagoon
MATHESON LAKE REGIONAL PARK
A popular lake for swimming, fishing & hiking, with a small sandy and intermediate loop trail. 4 min (2.4 km)
https://www.crd.bc.ca/parks-recreation-culture/parks-trails/find-park-trail/matheson-lake
GALLOPING GOOSE REGIONAL TRAIL
Formerly a railway line turned into a multi-use trail that moving through urban, rural and wilderness areas on its 55-kilometre length from Victoria to Sooke. 3 min (1.5 km)
https://www.crd.bc.ca/parks-recreation-culture/parks-trails/find-park-trail/galloping-goose
EAST SOOKE PARK
West Coast wilderness Regional Park with marked trails, pretty beaches & picnic sites, one of Victoria’s top spots for hiking. 15 min (10.8 km)
https://www.crd.bc.ca/parks-recreation-culture/parks-trails/find-park-trail/east-sooke
ESQUIMALT LAGOON
A sand spit that forms a large shallow enclosed lagoon enclosed. It is a renowned spot for birdwatchers.
18 min (14.3 km)
https://www.colwood.ca/discover-colwood/points-of-interest/colwood-waterfront-esquimalt-lagoon
GOLDSTREAM PARK & MOUNT FINLAYSON
Trails amid evergreens & broadleaf trees, plus waterfalls, a visitors’ centre, and annual salmon-spawning watching in October. 26 min (21.5 km)
https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/goldstream/
SOOKE POTHOLES PROVINCIAL PARK
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park is a popular destination along the Sooke River with unique rock formations and several short trails to explore. 27 min (21.6 km)
https://www.victoriatrails.com/trails/sooke-potholes/
Day Trip to Jordan River, or French Beach Provincial Park – Stop in at Shirley Delicious, Stoked Pizza, or the Cold Shoulder Café for coffee and lunch.
WATER ADVENTURES
PEDDER BAY RENTAL BOATS
Easy access to water adventure, head out site-seeing or gear up for fishing.
RUSH – Kayak Adventures, paddle the Sooke Basin or follow the Sooke River. 21 min (13.2 km)
https://www.rush-adventures.com/
Starlight Sailing Adventures
Enjoy a 4 hour guided sail on the Juan de Fuca Strait 23 min (18.6 km)
HISTORICAL PLACES
HATLEY CASTLE
National Historic site with a heritage Elizabethan-style castle and formal gardens, located at the Royal Roads University in Colwood. 21 min (16.8 km)
FORT ROD HILL & FISGARD LIGHTHOUSE
Scenic trails and tours in an oceanfront park with a historic lighthouse and old military structures. 24 min (17.6 km)
Image courtesy of Royal Roads University
FUN ACTIVITIES
TNT PAINTBALL
Recreational paintball facility for a nearby, fun activity with family and friends. 3 min (1.4 km)
https://tntpaintball.com/
BOWLING at LANGFORD LANES
Popular state-of-the-art bowling alley in Langford with glow-in-the-dark bowling and light shows. 21 min (15.3 km)
https://citycentrepark.ca/
GOLF
METCHOSIN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Scenic 19-hole golf course and event center located in the heart of Metchosin. 9 min (7.4km) via Rocky Point Road
https://www.metchosingolfcourse.com/
GREEN ACRES GOLF COURSE & FOOT GOLF
Family-friendly 3 par golf course and driving range. Offering tournaments as well as a space for events. 9 min (7.1km) via Metchosin Road and William Head Road
https://www.greenacresmetchosin.com/
BEAR MOUNTAIN GOLF
World-class recreation hub and resort, that includes golf, and tennis, with beautiful views. 30 min (23.1km) via Happy Valley Road.
HIGHLAND PACIFIC GOLF
Picturesque championship year-round golf course and driving range. 27 min (21.3 km)
