Tag: hiking

Originally established for its distinctive landmark viewing point in 1938, Mount Maxwell Provincial Park contains one of the highest points on Salt Spring Island in the Southern Gulf Islands. This point, called Baynes Peak, offers superb views of Vancouver Island, the surrounding Gulf Islands and the mainland of British Columbia. Also found in this day-use only park and surrounding protected Read more…

This is a one way trail that has some challenging sections.The trail signs direct you off the strata road to the left. The first half of the trail is relatively level, but the second half is steep. At the top of Reginald Hill you have a fabulous view to the north and south out over the water and the western Read more…

Located next to the downtown core, this park offers wonderful opportunities for leisure and recreation activities that are easily accessible to all. Take a long or short walk through the network of hiking trails, enjoy a picnic, or play Disc Golf at the free public course. Great for all ages. There is a parking lot at the main entrance to Read more…

This majestic west coast rain forest setting, with its many large cedars and firs, provides a wonderful walk through the forest and along the creek. It’s an easy hike, though there are some stairs and moderate slopes. Pets are welcome, but please keep them under control at all times. Features Trail Rating: Easy Trail Length: 670 m Park Size: 6.6 Read more…

This trail system covers a wide range of terrain and habitats. Beautiful views can be seen from the lookout points over St. Mary Lake and Stuart Channel. Most of the trails are open to hikers, non-motorized cyclists and equestrians. Trails crossing Watershed Preservation Society lands are only open to hikers. These trails are marked by solid lines on this map Read more…

Baker Ridge Trail connects Baker Road to Quarry Drive. This trail, together with Quarry Drive Park Trail, make for a nice hiking loop. Park at the end of Baker Road, take the stairs down to the water’s edge, then turn right down the beach. check the tide tables before you head out because at high tide there is not much Read more…