This peninsula-bound park features over 21km of walking trails & far reaching views.
Best places in Capital Regional District
Discover the best rated places in Capital Regional District, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection.
Saxe Point Park
Park
Coastal park with sea & sunset views from lookouts, picnic spots in meadows & a secluded beach.
East Sooke Regional Park
State park
Scenic area with marked trails, small beaches & picnic sites, plus coastal & mountain views.
The Butchart Gardens
Garden
Well-known botanical garden spread over 22 hectares with themed gardens, eateries & 26 greenhouses.
Beacon Hill Park
Park
Elegant 74-hectare Victorian park with trees & landscaped gardens, ponds, peacocks & a bandshell.
Fern Cafe and Bakery
Vegan restaurant
Cozy vegan cafe dishing up housemade burgers & handcut fries, plus classic poutine & bakery items.
II Terrazzo
Italian restaurant
Intimate, candlelit Italian nook with brick fireplaces, patio seating & a notable wine list.
Gowlland Tod Provincial Park
State park
Sprawling waterfront forest with 25 km of hiking trails, picnic spots, kayaking & wildlife.
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
Tourist attraction
Hundreds of free-flying butterflies, plus parrots, chameleons, frogs & more in a lush indoor jungle.
Trails amid 600-year-old fir trees & broadleaf evergreens, plus waterfalls & a visitors centre.
BC Aviation Museum
Museum
Museum housed in 3 airplane hangars exhibiting archives & aircraft from the 1900s to modern times.
Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Wildlife refuge
Birdwatcher's paradise at a saltwater lagoon with gulls, terns, herons, eagles, kingfishers & more.
Cadboro-Gyro Park
Park
Oceanfront park with a sandy beach, picnic areas, playground & tennis courts, plus a boat launch.
Canadaβs first nature sanctuary, this popular lakeside open space features hiking & beaches.
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