Mount Matheson

#620 among destinations in Canada

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Mount Matheson, at 292 metres, is the highest point in East Sooke, British Columbia. From the top there are panoramic views from Cape Flattery to Mount Baker. The bedrock is Eocene-era basalt. ()

Elevation: 958 ftProminence: 820 ftCoordinates: 48°21'33"N, 123°36'40"W

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British ColumbiaCanada

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Mount Matheson – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Race Rocks Light, Sooke Region Museum, Sooke Potholes Provincial Park, AdrenaLINE Zipline Adventure Tours.

5.6 miSE
Lighthouse
Race Rocks Light
143 min walk • Nestled on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Race Rocks Light stands as a beacon of maritime navigation at the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This lighthouse, operational since December 26, 1860, is one of the most prominent landmarks in the area, guiding...
4.7 miW
Visitor center, History museum, Museum
Sooke Region Museum, Sooke
120 min walk • The Sooke Region Museum is a museum in Sooke, British Columbia, Canada, which explores the human and natural heritage of the region from East Sooke to Port Renfrew on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Started in 1977, the museum is open year round.
6.7 miNW
Park
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
170 min walk • Sooke Potholes Provincial Park is a 7.28 hectare provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is adjacent to the Sooke River and Sooke Potholes Regional Park, near Victoria, B.C.
2.5 miN
48°23'39"N • 123°37'41"W
AdrenaLINE Zipline Adventure Tours, Sooke
65 min walk • Adrenaline and extreme tours, Adventure park, Outdoor activities
4.5 miSE
Island
Bentinck Island
116 min walk • One of the main draws of Bentinck Island is its abundance of wildlife and natural scenery. The island is home to a diverse range of bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers. Visitors can also spot seals, sea lions, and even orcas in the surrounding waters...
5.7 miSE
National park
Race Rocks Ecological Reserve
145 min walk • Race Rocks Ecological Reserve is an ecological reserve located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island along the Strait of Juan de Fuca in British Columbia, Canada.
6 miN
National park
Sooke Mountain Provincial Park
152 min walk • Sooke Mountain Provincial Park is a Class B provincial park located at the southern end of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The park was established on June 25, 1928 to protect local wildlife and preserve the scenic wilderness of the area.