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Leisure Activities

Victoria has the mildest climate in Canada and is surrounded by the rugged natural beauty of Vancouver Island‚ with its unspoiled forests, pristine beaches, mountains, lakes and rivers. Such features make Victoria a Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts at any time of the year.

Hiking

Hiking excursions in and around Victoria offer outdoor adventure in a wonderful diversity of landscapes. From paved footpaths along the shores to rugged hiking trails through old-growth forests, there is something for any age and any level of fitness. Favourite trails include the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, East Sooke Regional Park, Goldstream Provincial Park, and the Galloping Goose Regional Trail.

Adrena Line Zipline Adventure Tours

At Adrena Line Zipline Adventure Tours, experience an exhilarating ride up to 60km/hr as you soar up to 150 feet off the ground on eight scenic zipline courses ranging from 150 feet to an unforgettable 1000 feet. Our professionally trained guides emphasize safety and comfort, ensuring a ride full of thrills, awesome beauty, and fond memories. As you descend through the forest and over the beautiful Sooke Hills, your guides will train you on important safety features and provide you with educational commentary on the local ecology and wildlife.

Wildplay Element Parks

Jump off our 150' high bridge head first, with a big elastic band around your ankles! Our "first on the continent" bungy jump over the Nanaimo River is ranked as one of the top 100 things to do in Canada by a 2006 National Post survey.

Cycling

A fun way to discover Victoria's great outdoors is to follow the many bicycle paths that wind through the city and surrounding neighbourhoods. The 70-kilometre Galloping Goose Regional Trail can lead you to a cool dip in a swimming hole on a summer's day, or take you for a quiet ride through the countryside. Easily accessible at several points, the Goose begins in downtown Victoria and finishes at the site of an abandoned gold mining town near Sooke. Connecting Victoria to Saanich and the Peninsula, this trail system also forms part of the Trans Canada Trail.

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