Outdoors Archives - Victoria Real Estate | Capital City Group https://capitalcitygroup.ca/tag/outdoors/ Real Estate - Real Service Fri, 08 Jul 2022 04:47:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://capitalcitygroup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-1.-Star-Transparent-Background-32x32.png Outdoors Archives - Victoria Real Estate | Capital City Group https://capitalcitygroup.ca/tag/outdoors/ 32 32 Greater Victoria Mini Hikes https://capitalcitygroup.ca/greater-victoria-mini-hikes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=greater-victoria-mini-hikes Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:32:34 +0000 https://capitalcitygroup.ca/?p=9344 One of the favorite activities of outdoor enthusiasts in Victoria is hiking. The amazing thing about this area is that it only takes 5-15 minutes to drive to a location of a beautiful walk or hike along the coastline or forested area. No better way to break up your day than with some fresh air, ... » Learn More about Greater Victoria Mini Hikes

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]]> One of the favorite activities of outdoor enthusiasts in Victoria is hiking. The amazing thing about this area is that it only takes 5-15 minutes to drive to a location of a beautiful walk or hike along the coastline or forested area. No better way to break up your day than with some fresh air, exercise and the accomplishment of getting to the top of a hill to see the view. Here are a few of our favorite shorter hikes. These are great if you are limited on time, or taking the whole family or just want something a little easier.

Mount Douglas Park -PKOLS

Mt Doug

Mount Douglas Park located in Gordon Head is a beautiful area to explore. We love to parking the lower beach parking lot and hiking up the mountain along the Irvine Trail, but there are so many other trails to explore leading up top as well as around the mountain or down to the beach. The kids love Tinker Town an outdoor natural playground up the path from the playground.

BEAR HILL REGIONAL PARK

Bear Hill

We typically park on Bear Hill Road and the Summit Trail is 760 meters up Bear Hill. We enjoy the views of Saanich. The last time there the most beautiful rainbow could be seen from the top! Bear Hill Regional Park is located in Saanich West on Bear Hill Rd just off Oldfield Rd.

Mount Tolmie

Mt Tolmie

Mt Tolmie is well worth the trek or drive up to the summit just for the fabulous views of our beautiful city, Victoria! From the top you can also take in views of Mount Baker and The Olympic Mountains. Mount Tolmie Park is located in Saanich near the University of Victoria and Camosun College and features over 1500 metres of trails.

Cascade Falls / McKenzie Bight

Cascade Falls | McKenzie Bight

This more moderate hike is a trail down to McKenzie Bight beach of the Saanich Inlet. From there we usually choose the Cascade Falls trail back. For an easier route go the opposite way. This hiking trail is located in Gowlland Tod Provincial Park off Ross Durrance Road, near Brentwood Bay.

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]]> Skiing & Snowboarding on Vancouver Island https://capitalcitygroup.ca/skiing-snowboarding-on-vancouver-island/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=skiing-snowboarding-on-vancouver-island Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:24:45 +0000 https://capitalcitygroup.ca/?p=9259 Vancouver Island is known for its temperate climate, beautiful forests and beaches and Canada’s sunniest coastal city, Victoria. What many people don’t realize is that on our Island are two incredible ski destinations. Mt Washington Alpine Resort and Mt Cain. Mount Washington Alpine Resort Mt Washington Alpine Resort located on the edge of Strathacona Provincial ... » Learn More about Skiing & Snowboarding on Vancouver Island

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]]> Vancouver Island is known for its temperate climate, beautiful forests and beaches and Canada’s sunniest coastal city, Victoria. What many people don’t realize is that on our Island are two incredible ski destinations. Mt Washington Alpine Resort and Mt Cain.

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Mt Washington Alpine Resort located on the edge of Strathacona Provincial Park near Courtney / Comox on Vancouver Island receives some of the largest snowfalls in North America (over 11 metres annually on average) on its 82 trails. The resort is more than just a ski destination as it is open year round. In the Winter it is well known for Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing, Sledding, and Nordic activities of Cross Country, Snowshoeing and fat biking. In the Summer Months is is rapidly becoming more famous for epic mountain biking as well as hiking and ziplining. For more information on this beautiful resort visit their website.

Mount Cain

Mt Cain is run by the not-for-profit organization, Mount Cain Alpine Park Society. Known for it’s powder this incredible quaint ski resort consists of 21 runs that are accessed by 2 T-Bars and a beginners handle tow. Located on Northern Vancouver Island Mt Cain is only open on the weekends and Holidays and season beginning in December and ending in April is dependent on the natural snowfall which averages 1500 cm / 38 feet annually. For more information on this less commonly knows yet amazing ski destination visit their website.

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]]> The Butchart Gardens – A Christmas Tradition https://capitalcitygroup.ca/butchart-gardens-christmas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=butchart-gardens-christmas Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:01:35 +0000 https://capitalcitygroup.ca/?p=9203 For our Family, a trip to The Butchart Gardens is a must. The kids LOVE all the lights and finding the 12 days of Christmas as we enjoy a beautiful walk outdoors during the holiday season.

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For our Family, a trip to The Butchart Gardens is a must!

The kids LOVE all the lights and finding the 12 days of Christmas as we enjoy a beautiful walk outdoors during the holiday season. Butchart Gardens is filled with lights and Christmas Spirit with an Ice Skating Rink, Carousel, The 12 Days of Christmas, a live Band and of course Hot Chocolate and other delicious treats available at the café. As it is stroller friendly this has been a family tradition since the children were very little. Covid-19 has changed things a little bit as some of the amenities may not be in full operation this year so check The Butchart Gardens website for more details and to book ticket entry into the gardens. Hope to see you there!

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]]> Salmon Spawning Season at Goldstream Park https://capitalcitygroup.ca/salmon-run-at-goldstream-provincial-park/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=salmon-run-at-goldstream-provincial-park Thu, 18 Nov 2021 21:35:47 +0000 https://capitalcitygroup.ca/?p=9180 One of our fall traditions is taking the family for a walk at Goldstream Provincial Park. We typically walk from the main parking area to the Nature Information centre and under the tunnel to Niagara Falls waterfall if the water levels within the tunnel allow for passage. This is a beautiful 477 hectare park all ... » Learn More about Salmon Spawning Season at Goldstream Park

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Aeriana watching the salmon at Goldstream Provincial Park – Photo by Andrea Prowse

One of our fall traditions is taking the family for a walk at Goldstream Provincial Park. We typically walk from the main parking area to the Nature Information centre and under the tunnel to Niagara Falls waterfall if the water levels within the tunnel allow for passage. This is a beautiful 477 hectare park all year round, with large trees, wildlife and waterfalls but we especially enjoy the brilliant fall colours in October and November. We have seen lots of salmon, seagulls and squirrels. Hope to see an eagle this year!

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