Hiking in Oak Bay
The
varied geography in the region offers a range of hiking options from wilderness
hiking to easy woodland trails.
Discovery
Island, a provincial park, is Oak Bay’s wilderness hiking area. The
main trail branches off into various points throughout the park. Visitors can
hike to the lighthouse in the east part of the park and to the wild meadows
in the western half. Trail difficulty ranges from easy to moderate. Discovery
Island is accessible by canoe or kayak and many tour operators stop there as
well.
Uplands Park is the next largest wilderness park with 76 acres of woodland
trails and Garry Oak meadow. Trails are considered easy. Visit Anderson Hill
Park for gentle trails with a view and benches for picnics.
Trafalgar Park offers trails and rocks that slope to the ocean for more challenging
hiking or easy rock climbing.
Oak Bay also offers great urban hiking. See our walking
tours page for suggested loops or stop by Oak Bay Recreation and pick up
a map for the official Volkssport walk in Oak Bay.
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