Southern Vancouver Island offers many ways to enjoy the outdoors. Whether your interests lie in hiking, biking, surfing, leisurely exploring a waterfront park, photographing nature, or just breathing in the the refreshing ocean air, this is the place to do it!

For a memorable day out, you might wish to grab your day pack, and head out to one of these destinations:

The Galloping Goose Trail - This is an excellent trail to explore on a bike, in-line skates, or on foot. Bring your camera, as you'll see a wide variety of scenery along the way!

French Beach Provincial Park - Spend a day relaxing or exploring this 59 hectares of beautiful beachfront park, which is an excellent choice for any number of activities from a romantic stroll along the oceanfront to a larger group picnic. Camp sites are also available at French Beach.

East Sooke Regional Park - Spend a day roaming the 3512 acres of untouched rocky coast that is East Sooke Regional Park. Perfect for hiking, daytrips or relaxing.

More experienced hikers will certainly enjoy a day hike along the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, or a multi-day excursion along the world-renowned West Coast Trail. These spectacular waterfront trails boast challenging and exciting opportunities for adventure seekers. Journey through the rainforests and fabulous shoreline that we call our own... see wildlife along the way, and make sure to bring a camera, as you'll certainly want to remember your trip for years to come!