There are many adventures to be had nearby, no matter your interests. From hiking to a majestic waterfall to exploring an actual castle, Pedder Bay offers lots to do.

NATURE WALKS & HIKES

WITTY’S LAGOON

• Beautiful hiking trails that include access to a viewpoint at Sitting Lady Falls, wetlands and a sandy beach.
• 10-minute Drive (7.7 km) from Pedder Bay

MATHESON LAKE REGIONAL PARK

• A popular lake for swimming, fishing & hiking, with a small sandy beach and intermediate loop trail.
• 4-minute drive (2.4 km) from Pedder Bay.

GALLOPING GOOSE REGIONAL TRAIL

• A former railway line turned into a multi-use trail that goes through urban, rural and wilderness areas on its 55-kilometre length from Victoria to Sooke.
• 3-minute Drive (1.5 km) from Pedder Bay.

EAST SOOKE REGIONAL PARK

• An impressive West Coast Regional Park with marked trails, picturesque beaches & picnic sites — one of Victoria’s top spots for hiking.
• 15-minute drive (10.8 km) from Pedder Bay.

ESQUIMALT LAGOON

• A sand spit that forms an enclosed lagoon and a renowned spot for birdwatchers.
• 18-minute drive (14.3 km) from Pedder Bay.

GOLDSTREAM PARK & MOUNT FINLAYSON

• Enjoy trails that meander through towering evergreens & broadleaf trees. The area also features waterfalls, a visitors’ centre, and annual salmon-spawning watching in October.
• 26-minute drive (21.5 km) from Pedder Bay.

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-minute drive (21.6 km) from Pedder Bay.

If you’re taking a day trip to Jordan River, or French Beach Provincial Park,  be sure to stop in at Shirley Delicious, Stoked Pizza, or the Cold Shoulder Café for a fresh coffee and delicious lunch.

HISTORIC PLACES

HATLEY CASTLE

• A National Historic site featuring a heritage Elizabethan-style castle and formal gardens. Located at Royal Roads University in Colwood.
• 21-minute drive (16.8 km) from Pedder Bay.
• hatleycastle.com

FORT RODD HILL & FISGARD LIGHTHOUSE

• Scenic trails and tours in an oceanfront park with a historic lighthouse and military structures.
• 24-minute drive (17.6 km) from Pedder Bay.
• pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/bc/fortroddhill

SOOKE REGION MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTRE

• Visit this community museum that explores the heritage of the area from Sooke to Port Renfrew.
• 22 minute drive (17.1 km) from Pedder Bay.
• sookeregionmuseum.ca

FUN ACTIVITIES

TNT PAINTBALL

• Recreational paintball facility for a nearby, fun activity with family and friends.
• 3-minute drive (1.4 km) from Pedder Bay.
• tntpaintball.com

BOWLING AT LANGFORD LANES

• Modern bowling alley in Langford that’s popular with all ages and features glow-in-the-dark bowling and light shows.
• 21-minute drive (15.3 km) from Pedder Bay.
• citycentrepark.ca

RUSH

• Kayak adventures in the Sooke Basin or following the Sooke River. 21-minute drive (13.2 km) from Pedder Bay
• rush-adventures.com

STARLIGHT SAILING ADVENTURES

• Enjoy a 4-hour guided sail on Juan de Fuca Strait 23-minute Drive (18.6 km) from Pedder Bay
• starlightsailing.com

ADRENA LINE ZIPLINE ADVENTURE TOURS

• See nature from the trees. Explore the beauty of Southern Vacouver Island via zipline.
• 14 minute drive (10.2 km) from Pedder Bay.
• adrenalinezip.com

GOLF

METCHOSIN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

• Scenic 19-hole golf course and event centre located in the heart of Metchosin.
• 9-minute drive (7.4km) via Rocky Point Road from Pedder Bay.
• 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-minute drive (7.1km) via Metchosin Road and William Head Road from Pedder Bay.
• greenacresmetchosin.com

BEAR MOUNTAIN GOLF

• World-class recreational hub and resort that offers golf and tennis set against a beautiful backdrop.
• 30-minute drive (23.1km) via Happy Valley Road from Pedder Bay.
• bearmountain.ca

HIGHLAND PACIFIC GOLF

• Charming championship year-round golf course and driving range.
• 27-minute drive (21.3 km) from Pedder Bay.
• highlandpacificgolf.com