Witchcraft Lake Regional Trail crosses the lake, runs along the lake for short stretch, then up a steep trail up Mt Benson through City land, the Crown woodlot to Mount Benson Regional Park. This trail was developed to provide public access to Mount Benson Regional Park as there is no public road access. If climbing is not …
The South Loop trail begins at the parking lot next to the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay. Signs from the Island Hwy will direct you there. The trail is flat, wide and completely wheelchair accessible with some informational signage along the way. Enjoy the Coastal Douglas fir forest as the trail takes you over …
I love a good trestle…and this one is spectacular. The Historic Kinsol Trestle is one of eight trestles along a section of the Cowichan Valley Trail Route. One of the tallest wooden railway trestles in the world, the Kinsol is 187 metres in length and stands 44 metres above the Koksilah River. The trestle was …
Max and I checked out Bowen Park. We saw ducks, totem poles, a pond, a river and a waterfall. Maxi loved sitting and watching the waterfall. He said it was “loud” and there was “soap” in the water (white water). At the beginning of the walk we came across a tree stump. Max asked me …
There are lots of muddy trails to explore in this park. I got slightly lost for awhile, but my survival skills kicked in – thanks JED – and I followed the creek back to a trail I recognized. I got two muddy soakers. Coming soon: More top survival skills!