Vancouver Island Trail, Victoria

#116 among attractions in Victoria

Hiking, Hiking trail

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The Vancouver Island Trail is a near-completed 800 km-long hiking trail stretching the length of Vancouver Island, from its southern terminus on Anderson Hill in Oak Bay, to its northern terminus in Cape Scott Provincial Park. The trail connects to various communities including Victoria, Lake Cowichan, Port Alberni and Cumberland, and connects along existing trails the Galloping Goose Regional Trail, Cowichan Valley Trail, Alberni Inlet Trail, the Great Trail and the North Coast Trail. ()

Coordinates: 48°24'46"N, 123°18'21"W

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South Oak BayVictoria Canada

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Day trips

Vancouver Island Trail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oak Bay Marina, Trial Islands Lighthouse, The Avenue Gallery, Trial Islands.

0.9 miN
Sailing, Marina
Oak Bay Marina, Victoria
22 min walk • Nestled on the picturesque shores of Vancouver Island, Oak Bay Marina is a premier destination for nautical enthusiasts and visitors looking to experience the serene beauty of Victoria, Canada. This full-service marina offers an array of amenities for both local...
1.2 miS
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Trial Islands Lighthouse, Victoria
31 min walk • The major Trial Island is home to the Trial Islands Lighthouse which is operated by the Canadian Coast Guard, continues to be staffed by two full-time lightkeepers. The lighthouse was constructed in 1906. The fourth order Fresnel lens from 1906 was used until it was replaced in 1970.
1.1 miNW
48°25'36"N • 123°19'1"W
The Avenue Gallery, Victoria
28 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
1 miS
Neighbourhood
Trial Islands, Victoria
26 min walk • The Trial Islands are a group of islands located off the south-eastern tip of Vancouver Island off Victoria, part of the municipality of Oak Bay. The islands form the Trial Islands Ecological Reserve and entry outside designated zones is prohibited.
0.5 miNW
Neighbourhood
South Oak Bay, Victoria
12 min walk • South Oak Bay is a neighbourhood located in the Municipality of Oak Bay, British Columbia, to the south of Oak Bay Avenue and lying east of the boundary between Oak Bay and Victoria, British Columbia.
1.1 miNW
Area
Oak Bay, Victoria
28 min walk • Oak Bay is a municipality incorporated in 1906 that is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, in the Canadian province of British Columbia.
~1570 ftNE
Golf
Victoria Golf Club, Victoria
8 min walk • The Victoria Golf Club is a golf course located in the city of Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada, which is part of metropolitan Victoria.