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BIKING & HIKING HIGHLIGHTS VANCOUVER ISLAND BC CANADA
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Galloping Goose Regional Trail stretches from Sooke to downtown Victoria where it joins with the Lochside Regional Trail. Along the way it passes by Thetis Lake, through Matheson Lake and skirts the Sooke Potholes. |
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The Vancouver Island portion of the Trans Canada Trail starts in Victoria traveling north where it connects to the mainland by ferry. The length of the trail is approximately 200 km and passes through scenic forest, mountain, coastal rural areas, and provincial parks. |
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An old railway line which has been converted into a recreational trail from Sidney to Victoria where it joins with the Galloping Goose Trail. Creating a trail system which extends from Swartz Bay to the Sooke Basin on the south western coast of Vancouver Island. |
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Victoria's scenic oceanfront walkway follows Dallas Road and stretches from the Ogden Point Breakwater to Ross Bay and includes Mile 0, Holland Point Park, Beacon Hill Park, and Clover Point Park. |
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From Butchart Gardens to Thunderbird Park, Victoria is often called the City of Gardens for good reason. Stroll through seaside parks and walkway's which encompass almost all of the Victoria shoreline from Esquimalt and the Victoria Inner Harbour to Beacon Hill Park. |
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360º lookout, with views of rural Saanich, the Gulf Islands and Victoria. Mount Douglas Park can also be access from Victoria via the Galloping Goose and the |
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Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site is great fun for kids and adults alike. Pinic in a park like setting of Garry oaks, Douglas-firs and warm sunny meadows. |
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Home of the Victoria City Rowing Club. Elk Lake Regional Park is popular for its freahwater fishing and watersports. Main beach has playground, picinc sites, rental shops and cafes. |
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Consists of two joined lakes, Upper Thetis Lake and Lower Thetis Lake. One of the nicest park close to Victoria, excellent hiking and fishing all year round. Beautiful forested trails around both lakes with views of surrounding area from the summit. |
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Shallow tidal pools and warm sandy beachs...great spot for sun bathing and playing on the large open sand bars when the tide is out. Pleasant hikes through sunny forested trails, with wildlife viewing along the lagoon and the tidal flats. |
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Gowlland Tod Park offers more than 25 kilometers of trails and spectacular views. Posted signs give trail information. Malahat Viewpoint, Squally Reach and Jocelyn Hill viewpoints offer spectacular views of the Finlayson Arm Inlet and the Malahat Drive. |
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Wide open sunny fields and sandy beachs. East sooke Park is one of the largest regional parks on southern Vancouver Island. Close to Victoria the park offers causal beach picnicking to some serious hiking trails. |
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Waterfalls, clear pools and cool swimming. Great spot for picnicing on a hot summer day. Sooke Potholes can also be reached by parking at the Galloping Goose Trail access, approx. 3km before the park and a enjoyable 40 minute walk. |
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