VICTORIA,
British Columbia – It's 352 m (1,155 ft) up to the Malahat Summit and its
panoramic views of the Saanich Peninsula, Gulf Islands, Mount Baker and San Juan
Islands. Trees cling to the steep granite cliffs of the mountain, while ferries
look brilliantly white traversing the deep blue waters below it.
The Malahat Summit is a 30-minute drive north from Victoria via Highway 1.
Dallas Road/Beacon Hill/Beach Drive
Take the popular
Dallas Road/Beacon Hill/Beach Drive walk to enjoy beautiful views from the
waterfront and elevated lookout points. Dallas Road offers unobstructed views of
Juan de Fuca Strait, the Sooke Hills and Olympic Mountains. The southern point
of Beach Drive commands stunning views of Trial, Discovery and Chatham Islands,
Haro Strait and, on clear days, the Cascade Mountains. Mount Beacon in Beacon
Park Hill presents elevated, panoramic views of the ocean, city and park.
Dallas Road is within easy walking distance of downtown Victoria.
Mount. Tolmie Park
Climb or drive the
120 m (394 ft) to the summit of Mount Tolmie to be rewarded by a sweeping,
360-degree view of Saanich, Victoria, the Olympic Mountains and Mount Baker. On
the way up, there are a number of manmade structures and natural pathways
through rocky outcrops to explore. A Garry oak mountain meadow along the trail
provides a perfect place for picnicking.
Mount Tolmie is a 20-minute drive north from downtown Victoria.
