Maps and trail highlights inside How to get there From , start at the corner of Wharf Street and Pandora Avenue. Cross the Johnson Street bridge, then turn right on the paved path that connects to Harbour Road and the Galloping Goose Trail. From the BC Ferries Terminal at , follow the signs to the Lochside Trail. Cyclists: after passing under the GALLOPING Landsend Road overpass, turn right at the bicycle lane, right at the GALLOPING overpass, then right onto the Trail. Foot passengers: turn left at the Landsend Road overpass, then right onto the Trail. GOOSEGOOSE ANDAND From Victoria International Airport, follow the signs to Victoria. Turn left on McTavish Road, cross the Patricia Bay Highway, then turn right onto the Lochside Trail, which follows Lochside Drive. LOCHSIDELOCHSIDE Transit and the trails BC Transit buses can carry R EG ILS you to or from the trails on several routes. Low floor buses on ION TRA route 70 between Victoria and Swartz Bay, and route 61 between AL Victoria and are equipped with bike racks and wheelchair lifts. For details and schedules, phone BC Transit at (250) 382-6161 or visit www.bctransit.com.

Need more info? CRD Parks coordinates the management and operations of your regional trails. To find out more about CRD Parks, and for information about trail closures or detours, visit www.crd.bc.ca/parks. Dial 9-1-1 in case of emergency or fire, or if you observe unlawful activities.

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Need more info? CRD Parks coordinates the management and operations of your regional trails. To find out more about CRD Parks, and for information about trail closures or detours, visit www.crd.bc.ca/parks. Dial 9-1-1 in case of emergency or fire, or if you observe unlawful activities.

This booklet is printed on New Leaf Reincarnation Matte, made with 100% recycled fibres, 50% post-consumer waste, and processed chlorine-free. By using this environmentally friendly paper, we saved the following resources: 2 trees, 158 pounds of solid waste, 173 gallons of water, 226 kilowatt hours of electricity and 287 pounds of greenhouse gases. experience