Vancouver International Airport 3 hr 52
French Beach (24 min) Beach and camping Thetis Lake (27 min) 2 regional park lakes, popular for hiking, dog-walking, paddle boarding & summer swims. Ella Beach (7 min) Goldstream Provincial Park (25 min) Trails amid 600-year-old fir trees & broadleaf evergreens, plus waterfalls & a visitors centre. Ed Macgregor Park (3 min) Sooke Region Museum & Visitor Centre (4 min) East Sooke Regional Park (19 min) Scenic area with marked trails, small beaches & picnic sites, plus coastal & mountain views. Hatley Castle (26 min) Early-1900s mansion with formal gardens previously used as a residence & naval training facility. Quimper Park (7 min) Tranquil waterfront park offering a scenic setting for walks, plus a rocky shoreline with beaches. Matheson Lake Regional Park (20 min) Swimming, fishing & hiking at a 157-hectare open space with a lake, sandy beach & trails. Witty's Lagoon Regional Park - Metchosin Road Parking Lot (21 min) French Beach Provincial Park (23 min) 55-hectare park offering a boat launch, playground & year-round camping, plus trails & picnic areas. East Sooke Regional Park - Aylard Farm Parking Lot (20 min) Matheson Lake (20 min) Sooke Potholes Provincial Park (8 min) Scenic destination featuring tranquil waterfalls, natural swimming pools & rocky areas for climbing. |