A GUIDE TO USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS

USER-FRIENDLY adjective 1. easy to learn, use, understand, or deal with

Easy to use walking, hiking and wheeling trails in Greater Victoria, BC Our Story Table of Contents Galloping Goose Regional Trail PAGE 1 Sooke Potholes to Todd Creek Trestle 6 Our story begins with the CRD Regional Parks received a Intermunicipal Advisory Committee grant from UBCM to increase visitor 2 Sooke River Rd. to Charters River Trestle 8 on Disability Issues (IACDI). In 2006, accessibility. It included implementing 3 Roche Cove to Rocky Point 10 the committee envisioned an a trail assessment for recreation needs accessible trail guide that would of seniors and communication tools East Sooke Regional Park encourage people of all abilities to to share the results. In partnership, 4 Pike Road to Iron Mine Bay 12 participate in the outdoors. IACDI, CRD Parks and West Shore Parks 5 Aylard Farm to Becher Bay 14 With the assistance of West Shore Parks & Recreation began to develop a tool Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park & Recreation, IACDI received a grant that highlights easy to use outdoor from 2010 Legacies Now/Measuring experiences in our region. 6 West-Mont School to Teaching Shelter 16 Up. The funds allowed for the City of The Guide to User-Friendly Trails is a 7 Tower Point (Seasonal) 18 Colwood, City of Langford, District of pilot project which has focussed on Esquimalt Lagoon Highlands, District of Metchosin and the West Shore communities and CRD the Town of View Royal to implement a parks. In its creation we hope to inspire 8 Art Space (Amenity) 20 total of 13 accessible improvements. others to look at their trail systems with West Shore Parks & Recreation a user-friendly lens. 9 Trail at JDF Recreation Centre 24 Colwood Creek Park 10 Colwood Creek Trail 26 Langford 11 Glen Lake Park 28 “We can achieve more together than Greater Victoria alone; the power is in our partnerships.” FP Accessible Fishing Piers 30 Portage Park ~ Marnie Essery IACDI Chair 12 Portage Trail 32 Francis/King Regional Park Reading Trail Profi les 2 13 Elsie King Trail 34 Map Legend 3 Mount Work Regional Park 14 Munn Road Loop 36 Being Prepared 4 Lochside Regional Trail Adapted Equipment Loans 5 15 Lochside Drive to Blenkinsop Trestle 38 Overview Map 22-23 Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park Partners & Sponsors 44 16 Filter Beds to Brookleigh Boat Launch 40 Links & Resources 45 Island View Beach Regional Park Additional Contributors 45 17 Beach Trail 42

Photo Courtesy of William Ng USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS | 1 HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE Map Legend

Beach 2 Location Number

Bench Featured Trail

Bike Parking Other Featured Trail

How To Read a Trail Profi le Boat Launch Trail A trail profi le is an elevation diagram which is included with each of our highlighted trail maps. Camping (RV/Tent) Municipal Boundary

Cycling Major Road

Fishing Highway

Hiking River/Creek

Horseback Riding Regional Trail

Nature Centre Park These profi les show key features about the trail such as trail length, rest stops, view points, washrooms and grade changes. Parking Building The numbers on the profi le correspond with the numbers on the map to Accessible Parking Parking Lot identify the key feature’s location. Most of the trails highlighted have grades Picnic Area First Nation Reserve of 6% or less; this means that in 10 metres of a horizontal run you would climb or descend 0.6 metres. Accessible Picnic Shelter DND

When we think of ramps for people with disabilities, the range of acceptable Picnic Shelter Capital Regional District grades is between 5% to 8.3%. This means a ramp will rise between 0.5 metres to 0.83 m metres in a 10 metres horizontal run. The lower the percentage grade the Playground Lake / Reservoir gentler the climb or descent. Accessible Public Toilet Drinking Water Supply Area Trail profi les are a tool to allow the user to make an informed decision to (Not open to the public) Public Toilet determine the level of access for themselves. Please note there is always some level of risk with any outdoor activity. Rowing DISCLAIMER Shelter This guide is for general information purposes only. The creators of this document make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information or the Trail / Park Information suitability of the maps for any purpose. The creators of this document will not be liable for any damage, loss or injury resulting from the use of the guide. View Point

Water Fountain

2 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS | 3 Being Prepared Adapted Equipment Loans Recreation Integration Victoria (RIV) is an intermunicipally funded service that facilitates active lifestyles for people with disabilities. RIV works closely How to Dress What to Bring with West Shore Parks & Recreation, the Capital Regional District, and the • Even in summer, be prepared for wet, Always carry a daypack fi lled with Intermunicipal Advisory Committee on Disability Issues. RIV has a variety of cool conditions. West coast weather essentials. Although your plan may be for specially designed or adapted equipment for loan including an all terrain can change quickly. a short walk it’s a good idea to plan for a wheelchair, TrailRiders™, and a variety of handcycles available for those • Dress in layers. full day event in case of an emergency with mobility and agility issues. People using this service call and reserve • Wear clothing that stays warm Here are some suggestions: the equipment, fi ll out a registration form and waivers, pay a nominal when wet and dries quickly • current map of area maintenance fee, and a refundable deposit. You can view the equipment (i.e. fl eece - not cotton). • water online at www.rivonline.org/Outdoor%20Equipment.html • Wear appropriate footwear • snacks and extra food Below: Partners Trail Scouting (i.e. sturdy hiking shoes). • cell phone Hike Safely • fl ashlight or head lamp • Plan your trip and stick to the plan. and spare batteries • Check weather forecasts before • large orange plastic bag (useful as heading out. rainwear, shelter or for signalling) • Make sure your equipment is in good • extra clothing in a waterproof plastic working order. bag (i.e. raingear, hat, gloves) • Know the trails of the parks you visit. • sunscreen Read park brochures and information • fi rst aid kit kiosks. (be familiar with the contents) • Stay on designated trails. • whistle • Hike with a friend, in a group, or • pack of tissues leave a trip plan with a friend. If you • plastic bags for pet droppings don’t return on schedule, your friend • fully charged mobility device, ie: can contact emergency personnel. electric wheelchair/scooter battery • If lost, make yourself visible and stay where you are until help arrives. Protect Your Valuables Unfortunately, thieves strike where people gather. Leave your valuables at home, or take them with you. Don’t forget to lock your car.

Facilitating active lifestyles for people with disabilities

4 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS | 5 GALLOPING GOOSE REGIONAL TRAIL Parking Lot 2 Barnes Station Sooke Potholes to Todd Creek Trestle 1 Historic Site 1

Sea to Sea Getting There Regional Park Reserve Old Lodge From Sooke Road travel 6.4 km north Site on Sooke River Road to the Sooke Potholes parking lot 2. About the Hike 2.2km (return) Sooke Galloping Goose • Multi-use recreational trail Potholes Regional Regional Trail • Accessible toilets and a picnic Park area at the trailhead

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Charters River Trestle

Sea to Sea Getting There: Regional Park Reserve From Sooke Road travel 2.3 km north on Sooke River Road to the Sooke River Road parking lot. About the Hike 2km (return) • Multi-use recreational trail • Accessible toilets and a rest area at the trailhead • Smooth gravel surface with less Sooke River Rd than 2% grades • Viewpoints from Charters River Trestle Galloping Goose Photo Courtesy of William Ng Regional Trail What to Expect • Year round parking for 15 S oo vehicles (seasonal over-fl ow ke Ri parking available) ver Rest Station • Room for mini buses • No designated accessible Sooke River Rd parking stalls Golden Eagle • No public transit Extend Your Experience 1 • Continue north on the Galloping Goose to the Todd Creek Trestle (Hike #1) Metres • Visit the Charters River 0 100 200 Salmon Interpretive Center at 2895 Sooke River Road Sooke River Road to Charters River Trestle ELEVATION PROFILE

30 15 0 1 2 Photo Courtesy of Phil Petersen Elevation Change (m) Elevation Distance (m) 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 8 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS GALLOPING GOOSE REGIONAL TRAIL

Connie Rd 3 Roche Cove to Rocky Point Sooke Rd

Kangaroo Rd

Roche Cove Gillespie Rd Regional Park

Getting There Take Highway 14 (Sooke Road) to Gillespie Road. Drive down Gillespie Road 2.7 km to Roche Cove Regional Park. Galloping Goose About the Hike 1 Regional Trail 4.7km (one way)

• multi-use trail with a smooth Roche Cove 2 gravel surface • Gradual slopes in a forested Red Squirrel environment • Ocean and lake views from various locations Gillespie Rd Matheson What to Expect Photo Courtesy of Deborah Kerr Lake • Parking for 12 vehicles • Room for mid-size buses

• Accessible toilets Matheson Lake • Public transit (Mon-Fri) route #64 Mt Matheson Rd 3

Photo Courtesy of Phil Petersen Park Rd • No accessible parking stalls Matheson Lake Extend Your Experience Regional Park • Take the side trail to Matheson Lake and take the steep access

trail to the beach Rocky Point Rd • Drive to Aylard Farm in East Sooke Regional Park and do hike #5 Metres Beecher Bay • Drive to Pike Road in East Sooke 0 500 1,000 First Nation DND Regional Park and do hike #4 Roche Cove to Rocky Point ELEVATION PROFILE

30 15 BEECHER BAY 0 FFIRSTT NATION SutiacumS Rd Roche Cove Rest Station 1 2 3 Elevation Change (m) Elevation Distance (m) 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 10 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS EAST SOOKE REGIONAL PARK Pike Rd East Sooke Rd Pike Road to Iron Mine Bay 4

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Getting There: Take Highway 14 (Sooke Road) to Gillespie Road. Drive down Gillespie Road to the junction with East Sooke Road. Turn west onto East Sooke Road and travel 7.8km to Pike Road. Pike Creek Park in the parking lot at the end of Pike Road. About the Hike 1.5km (one way) Aylard Farm • Smooth gravel surface East Sooke • Gradual slopes in a forested Silver Spray Dr Regional Park environment • Ocean views from a rest shelter Photo Courtesy of Phil Petersen What to Expect • Parking for 20+ vehicles • Room for mid-size buses • Accessible toilets at both ends of the trail • No public transportation • No accessible parking stalls 2 Extend Your Experience • Take the short steep trail down to Iron Mine Bay beach Iron Mine Bay • Drive to Aylard Farm in East Sooke Metres Regional Park and do hike #5 0 100 200 • Drive to Roche Cove and do hike Pike Road to Iron Mine Bay Trail ELEVATION PROFILE #3 from Roche Cove to Rocky

Point Road 30 15 0 1 2 Photo Courtesy of William Ng Elevation Change (m) Elevation Distance (m) 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 12 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS EAST SOOKE REGIONAL PARK Aylard Farm to Becher Bay 5

Becher Bay Rd

Aylard Farm

Getting There Take Highway 14 (Sooke Road) to Gillespie Road. Drive down Gillespie Road to the 1 East Sooke junction with East Sooke Road, turn Regional Park east onto East Sooke Road and travel 2.0km to Becher Bay Road. Drive 1.6km to the end of Becher Bay Road. About the Hike 300m (one way) Aylard Farm • Smooth gravel surface • Gradual slopes through old farmland and coastal forest environments Photo Courtesy of Phil Petersen • Ocean views from rest shelter What to Expect • Parking for 70+ vehicles (summer 2 overfl ow parking also available) • Room for full-size buses 3 • 4 accessible parking stalls Red-tailed Hawk • Accessible toilets at trailhead • Picnic areas • No public transit Extend Your Experience Becher

• Take the short steep trail down to Metres Bay Becher Bay beach 02040 • Drive to Pike Road in East Sooke Aylard Farm to Becher Bay ELEVATION PROFILE Regional Park and do hike #4 • Drive to Roche Cove and do hike 30 #3 from Roche Cove to Rocky 15 Point Road 0 1 2 3 Elevation Change (m) Elevation

Photo Courtesy of Vearl BrownPhoto Courtesy of Vearl • Walk along one of the numerous Photo Courtesy of Phil Petersen 50 100 150 200 250 trails in the Aylard Farm fi elds Distance (m) 14 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS WITTY’S LAGOON REGIONAL PARK 6 West-Mont School to Teaching Shelter Metchosin Rd

Getting There Take Highway 14 (Sooke Road) to Metchosin Road and drive 6.8 km to the entrance to the West-Mont Montessori School.

The trailhead is off the elementary 1 school parking lot close to the school. (Parking is very limited – busy times

are during early morning drop off and Ruby Creek mid afternoon pick up). About the Trail West-Mont Orange-Crowned Warbler Montessori 300m (one way) School • Smooth gravel surface. Photo Courtesy of Bobbi Neal • Gradual slopes through a forested environment What to Expect • 1 accessible parking stall Witty’s Lagoon 2 • Teaching shelter Teaching Photo Courtesy of Rick Leche • Public transit on routes Regional Park Shelter #54 or #55 • Accessible toilet near the teaching shelter Sitting Lady Falls Extend Your Experience • Drive to Tower Point in Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park and do Witty's Metres Hike #7 02040 Lagoon

West-Mont School to Teaching Shelter ELEVATION PROFILE

30 15 0 1 2 Elevation Change (m) Elevation Photo Courtesy of Bobbi Neal Distance (m) 50 100 150 200 250 300 16 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS WITTY’S LAGOON REGIONAL PARK Olympic View Dr Tower Point Trail (Seasonal) 7

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Getting There Take Highway 14 (Sooke Road) to Metchosin Road and drive 5.7km to Duke Road. Take Duke Road 650m to the intersection with Olympic View Drive and turn west onto Olympic View Drive and drive 250m to Witty’s Lagoon-Tower Point parking lot. About the Trail Witty’s Lagoon 500m (one way) Regional Park • Footpath with mixed gravel and dirt surfaces. • Ocean and mountain views Note: The trail to Tower Point can be muddy and slippery in 2 the rainy season. What to Expect • Parking for 15 vehicles, plus overfl ow parking (June-Sept) • No accessible parking • No public transit Extend Your Experience Parry Bay 3 • Take the side trails to the picnic areas in the fi eld • Drive to Witty’s Lagoon Regional Metres Park and do Hike #6 to the 03060 Tower Point Teaching Shelter Tower Point Trail ELEVATION PROFILE

30 15 0 Harbour Seals 1 2 3 Elevation Change (m) Elevation Photo Courtesy of MIke Baird Distance (m) 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 18 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS ESQUIMALT LAGOON Art Space 8

“Leisure... a personal experience: it is a state of mind and being that is related to

a perceived sense of timelessness, intrinsic Getting There (RIV, 1992) Travel along Island highway, turn east satisfaction, pleasure and choice” at the lights immediately past West Shore Parks & Recreation, turning onto Ocean Boulevard. Turn left again, and head toward Fort Rodd Hill. The art space is located at the southern end of the lagoon on the ocean side of the road. About the Trail • Stable surface to accessible picnic table What to Expect • 1 Accessible parking space • Accessible Picnic table • Accessible washrooms located at the base of Lagoon road • Beautiful views of the Juan de Fuca strait • Views of Fisgard Lighthouse • Wildlife such as seals, ducks, herons and swans • Mural on the degaussing house • Public Transit on Route 52 Extend Your Experience • Drive to West Shore Parks & Recreation and walk the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre Trail #9 • Drive to the Colwood Creek Park and walk along the creek trail #10

20 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS MAP Island View Beach Island View Regional Park Rd 17 Find a user-friendly trail in your neighborhood Central Saanich Central Saanich Rd

Juan de Fuca Finlayson Arm Electoral Area Willis Point Rd

Mount Work Oldfield Rd Greater Victoria Water Supply Area Regional Park (No Public Access) Elk/Beaver Lake West SaanichRegional Rd Park 14

Highlands 16 Munn Rd

Prospect Lake Rd

Trans-Canada Hwy Saanich

Francis/King Rd Blenkinsop Lochside

13 Dr Lochside Millstream Rd Regional Park View Regional Trail

Royal Patricia Bay Hwy 15 McKenzie Ave Langford

11 Blanshard St Gorge Rd W 12 Craigflower Rd Oak

Shelbourne St Sooke Potholes 1 9 Bay Regional Park 10 Bay St Sooke Rd Esquimalt Humpback Rd Pandora Ave Colwood 8 Foul Bay Rd Juan de Fuca Victoria Dallas Rd Electoral Area Galloping Goose

Sooke River Rd Cook St 2 Regional Trail Moss St

Sooke Metchosin Rd Otter Point Rd Metchosin Kangaroo Rd 6 Roche Cove Duke Rd Sooke Regional Park 7 Basin West Coast Rd 3 Matheson Lake Witty's Lagoon Regional Park East Sooke Rd Regional Park

4 Rocky Point Rd Gillespie Rd Juan de Fuca Strait East Sooke Regional Park

Rd Juan de Fuca Becher Bay Electoral Area 5 km 01234 22 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS WEST SHORE PARKS & RECREATION Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre Trail 9

Getting There Take the Island Highway to the West Shore Parks & Recreation at 1767 Island Highway. About the Trail 2.8km (loop) • Smooth gravel surface • Trail wanders in and out of the perimeter around the outdoor facilities at West Shore Parks & Recreation • Some grades are greater than 6% on the west portion of the trail What to Expect • 35 Accessible parking stalls (located in various locations) • Room for full-size buses • Picnic shelter with picnic tables • Numerous rest areas • Accessible washrooms in Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre • Playground • Public transit on Western Exchange Routes 25, 39, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 61 Extend Your Experience “The outdoors is a non-judgmental • Drive to Esquimalt Lagoon Roadand enjoy the view at the non-condescending, environment.” Art Space #8 ~ Almut Beringer La Trobe Univ., AUS • Travel to the Colwood Creek Trail #10 and enjoy the open green space. 24 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS COLWOOD CREEK PARK 10 Colwood Creek Trail Galloping Goose Regional Trail

Brittany Dr Veterans Memorial Pky

Sunridge Valley Dr Getting There 4 Travel along Jacklin Road and turn east onto Sunridge Valley Drive. About the Trail 300m (one way) • Smooth gravel surface Kanaca Pl • Very gentle slopes Antrobus Cres • Beautiful green space located 5 in a suburban setting within the City of Colwood

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Photo Courtesy of Bobbi Neal o • Lighting along the paths od C re • Foot bridge over Colwood Creek ek 3 • Playground 2 • Off leash dog area Cecil Blogg Dr • Picnic tables • Open green spaces 6 • Public transit on route 59 1 to Jacklin Road Sooke Rd • Public parking Extend Your Experience • Drive to Esquimalt Lagoon Art Space #8 for views of the

Fisgard lighthouse Metres • Travel to the JDF Recreation 050100 Centre trail #9 and walk to the ColwoodColwood CCreekreek TTrailrail EElevationlevation PProfilerofile 8080 Colwood Creek Trail ELEVATION PROFILE Rotary Picnic Shelter 7755 )

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l 6060 Elevation (m) E 0 Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park 5555 1 2 3 4 5 6 5050 Elevation Change (m) Elevation Distance (m)100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1,000 1,100 1,200 26 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS LANGFORD Glen Lake Park 11

Getting There Turn north onto Glen Lake Road then turn south east on Glenview Place which enters the parking lot located on Shoreview Drive. About the Trail • Smooth gravel surface • Very gentle slopes What to Expect • 2 accessible parking stalls • Rest stops • Accessible fi shing pier • Accessible playground • Off leash dog area • Accessible picnic tables • Open green spaces • Rain garden • Boating • No public transit Extend Your Experience • Drive to Francis/King Regional Park to walk the Elsie King User-Friendly trails are Trail #13 and experience the welcoming and enable interpretive centre participation from everyone.

28 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS GREATER VICTORIA Accessible Fishing Piers FP

Parks and trails provide opportunities to connect

with nature and our Visit accessible fi shing piers at neighbors; they contribute 1. Durrance Lake to the overall quality of 2. Elk/Beaver Lake Trail #16 3. Florence Lake, life and well being of all 4. Glen Lake on Trail #11 residents of the region. 5. Langford Lake, Ed Nixon Trail See page 22-23 for locations

30 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS PORTAGE PARK Island Hwy 12 Portage Trail 1

Fenton Rd 2

Getting There Turn south off of the Old Island Highway onto View Royal Avenue. About the Trail 3 1.1km (loop) • A mix of course gravel and paved surfaces Portage • Paved entrance to the park View Royal Ave Park located between the View Royal Municipal Hall parking lot and the 4 Mile Restaurant parking lot What to Expect

• 1 wheelchair accessible parking Photo Courtesy of Bobbi Neal 4 space at the Town of View Royal Municipal Hall • Trail loop that leads down to beach on Thetis Cove • Great surface for scooters, power wheelchairs Thetis Aldersmith Pl • Surface can be challenging for Cove manual wheelchairs • Picnic table • Public washrooms • Rest areas Extend Your Experience Metres • Drive to West Shore Parks & 02550 Recreation #9 and walk along the golf course Portage Park Trail ELEVATION PROFILE

• Drive to Francis/King Regional 30 Park and walk the boardwalk on 15 the Elsie King Trail #13 0

Elevation Change (m) Elevation 1 2 3 4

Distance (m) 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1,000 1,100 32 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS FRANCIS/KING REGIONAL PARK

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3 Getting There From Prospect Lake Road travel 300m northwest on Munn Road to Francis/King Regional Park. Francis/King 2 About the Trail 6 800m (loop) Regional Park • Boardwalk and smooth gravel surfaces Note: boardwalk surfaces can be slippery when wet, please stay on 7 Banana Slug wire meshed surface for your safety What to Expect 1

• Interpretive panels and Photo Courtesy of William Ng numerous rest areas Munn Rd • Accessible toilets • Picnic tables • Water fountain • Nature center Photo Courtesy of Deb Thiessen • Year round parking for 17 vehicles Elsie King Trail • 4 accessible parking stalls • Room for full-size buses • No public transit Forester's Cabin Extend Your Experience • Travel northwest 6.8 km on Munn Road to Mount Work To Prospect Metres Lake Rd Regional Park and do hike #14 02040 Elsie King Trail ELEVATION PROFILE

30 15 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Elevation Change (m) Elevation Photo Courtesy of William Ng Distance (m) 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 34 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS MOUNT WORK REGIONAL PARK

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Mount Work Regional Park

Getting There Follow the Trans-Canada Highway from Victoria, and take the #14 exit to Highlands. Keep right at the fork. Turn right at Millstream Lake Road and slight right at Munn Road. About the Trail 650m (loop) • Smooth gravel surface • Gradual slopes in a forested Barred Owl environment What to Expect • Parking for 10 vehicles • 3 accessible parking stalls • Room for full and mid-size buses • Accessible toilet at trailhead • No public transit Extend Your Experience • Visit the Caleb Pike Homestead 1 at 1589 Millstream Road 4

Munn Rd

Metres 02040

Munn Road Loop ELEVATION PROFILE

30 15 0 1 2 3 4 Elevation Change (m) Elevation Distance (m) 100 200 300 400 500 600 36 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS LOCHSIDE REGIONAL TRAIL Blenkinsop Lake 15 Lochside Drive to Blenkinsop Trestle 5

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Blenkinsop Trestle Getting There: From McKenzie Avenue travel north onto Borden Street, turn south east 3 onto Cedar Hill Cross Road, turn north onto Lochside Drive and continue 250m to parking area. About the Trail 900m (one way) Lochside • Gravel surface multi-use trail Regional Trail that follows a bygone rail line Salmonberry • Views of agricultural lands and wetlands. • The historic Blenkinsop trestle Photo Courtesy of William Ng What to Expect • Year round parking for 40+ vehicles • Room for full-size buses Blenkinsop Greenway • Public transit on route 26 & 51 Photo Courtesy of William Ng to Borden Street and McKenzie Avenue and on route 6 to Quadra 2 Great Blue Heron Street and Mckenzie Avenue Lochside Dr • 1 accessible parking stall 1 • Several rest areas • No washroom facilities Extend Your Experience Metres • Continue north 750m to the 0 100 200 continuation of Lochside drive Lochside Drive to Blenkinsop Trestle ELEVATION PROFILE • Walk 500m east from rest area #2 on the Blenkinsop Greenway (part 30 DrD of the Saanich Centennial Trail 15 route) to Blenkinsop Road 0 1 2 c 3 4 5

Elevation Change (m) Elevation o Photo Courtesy of Deb Thiessen Lochside DrD D Distance (m) 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 38 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS ELK/BEAVER LAKE REGIONAL PARK Brookleigh Boat Launch 8 Filter Beds to Brookleigh Boat Launch 16 7 5 Hamsterly Beach Ski Beach 6

Getting There Elk Lake From West Saanich Road turn east onto Beaver Lake Road and drive 1.2km to the Filter Beds parking lot. Fishing Pier 4 Eagle Beach From Elk Lake Drive turn west onto Beaver Lake Road and drive 800m to the Filter Beds parking lot. About the Trail 5km (one way) • Multi-use trail with a smooth Elk/Beaver Lake gravel surface Regional Park • Gradual slopes in forested and lakeshore environments • Several rest areas • Opportunities for fi shing, swimming and cycling Equestrian North Centre Beach What to Expect 3 • Ample parking at several Beaver Beaver Beach locations with accessible stalls at Lake 2 Beaver Beach (7), Eagle Beach (2) and Hamsterly Beach (5) Filter Beds • Room for full-size buses • Public transit on routes #70 & #72 1 stopping at Elk Lake Drive and

Sayward Road Metres • Accessible toilets (closed Nov- 0 250 500 Apr) and playgrounds at Beaver and Hamsterly Beaches Filter Beds to Brookleigh Boat Launch ELEVATION PROFILE Beaver North Eagle Hamsterly Brookleigh Beach Beach Beach Beach Extend Your Experience 30 • Continue on the west side of the 15 lake and complete the 10km trail 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Elevation Change (m) Elevation Photo Courtesy of Bobbi Neal• Explore lakeside trails between Photo Courtesy of Phil Petersen Distance (m) 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 40 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS Beaver and Eagle Beaches ISLAND VIEW BEACH REGIONAL PARK Beach Trail 17

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Getting There 2 Take Highway 17 (Pat Bay Highway) to Island View Road. Drive east 2.7km on Island View Road until you reach Cordova Island View Beach Regional Park. 4 Channel About the Trail 900m (one way) Island View Beach • Smooth gravel surface Regional Park • Gradual slopes in a seashore environment, above the high Oystercatchers watermarks • Ocean, island and mountain views Photo Courtesy of William Ng What to Expect • 6 accessible parking stalls • Parking for 120+ vehicles • Room for full-size buses • Accessible toilet at trailhead Photo Courtesy of Mike Baird

• Picnic shelter Homathko Rd • Seasonal campground (May long weekend to September long weekend) • No public transit 1 Extend Your Experience Island View Rd

• Continue north along the Metres shoreline trail until it merges 050100 with the beach • Drive to Elk/Beaver Lake Island View Beach Trail ELEVATION PROFILE and do hike #16 30 15 0

Elevation Change (m) Elevation 1 2 3 4 Photo Courtesy of William Ng Distance (m) 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 42 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS PROJECT PARTNERS Additional Contributors For more information about the User–Friendly Trails project contact: Recreation Integration Victoria District of Highlands www.rivonline.org www.highlands.ca Power to Be District of Metchosin www.powertobe.ca www.district.metchosin.bc.ca City of Colwood Town of View Royal CRD Regional Parks www.colwood.ca www.viewroyal.ca www.crd.bc.ca/parks City of Langford 250-478-3344 www.cityofl angford.ca Check out the trails and parks Intermunicipal Advisory Committee in each municipality. on Dissability Issues (IACDI) www.colwood.ca 250-478-5999 Links & Resources West Shore Parks & Recreation Active Living Alliance for CRD Regional Parks www.westshorerecreation.ca Canadians with a Disability www.crd.bc.ca/parks/accessibility.htm 250-478-8384 www.ala.ca/content/home.asp www.crd.bc.ca/parks/events Active Living Coalition Greater Victoria Active Communities for Older Adults www.fi tinfi tness.ca www.alcoa.ca Juan de Fuca Pathfi nders British Columbia Recreation Walking Club and Parks Association www.jdfpathfi nders.ca Sponsors www.bcrpa.bc.ca Metchosin Community House Caleb Pike Heritage Park www.metchosincommunityhouse.com Measuring Up www.calebpikeheritagepark.org Public Health Agency of Progressive, Inclusive, Community Canada’s Physical Activity Guide Canada’s Healthy Living Unit Legacies 2012 www.paguide.com www.phac-aspc.gc.ca www.2010legaciesnow.com Canadian Association for the SPARC BC Advancement of Women and www.sparc.bc.ca UBCM Sport and Physical Activity Union of British Columbia Union of British Columbia Municipalities www.caaws.ca Provincial funding administered by UBCM Municipalities Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle www.ubcm.ca Government of British Columbia Research Institute Victoria Airport www.cfl ri.ca BCRPA www.victoriaairport.com/news BC Recreation and Parks Association’s Canadian Institutes of Victoria Volkssport Active Communities® Initiative Health Research www.vvpf.ca www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca Thank you to all whom have contributed their Walk Victoria time and eff ort to “A Guide to User Friendly Trails”. Coalition for Active Living www.walk-victoria.com www.activeliving.ca

44 | USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS USER-FRIENDLY TRAILS | 45 Go beyond the parking lot, experience user-friendly trails.

Front Cover Photo Courtesy of William Ng / Back Cover Photo Courtesy of Bobbi Neal