With year-round activities and experiences, Mount Douglas Park provides inspiration and enjoyment to thousands of visitors each year. At 1.83 km2 (183 hectares), the park contains the largest urban forest on the Saanich Peninsula with more than 21kms of trails.

The hill is located in PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park) in Saanich, BC, which covers 188 ha. It was established as a government reserve in 1858 by Governor James Douglas, and it became Mount Douglas Park in 1889 when the land was transferred to the city of Victoria. [12]

With year-round activities and experiences, Mount Douglas Park provides inspiration and enjoyment to thousands of visitors each year. At 1.88km 2 (188 hectares), the park contains the largest urban forest on the Saanich Peninsula. You can …

2024年8月30日 · Known by the locals as Mount Doug, it’s a popular park with a beach, playground, picnic areas, and washrooms. But what makes it stand out from other parks in Greater Victoria is that it’s the largest urban forest in the area and offers visitors a chance to explore 21km of trails that wind through its 188 hectares.

Mount Douglas (originally named Pkols by the First People) is an enchanting place. Emily Carr captured its beauty with brush and canvas. Most people come for the views from the peak but if you are able to hike some of the trails (or the 1.5 km road which is closed to motorized vehicles until noon) you'll enjoy the forest on the way.

PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park) beach is a long sandy beach and accessed via trail from the Beach Parking Lot near the Cordova Bay/Cedar Hill/Ash intersection. Washrooms, a playground, picnic areas and an interpretive sign are here as well.

2025年1月18日 · The lands known as Mount Douglas Park are hereby reserved in perpetuity to the protection and preservation of the natural environment for the inspiration, use and enjoyment of the public.

Continue reading this blog post for everything you need to know to experience the Mount Douglas / PKOLS hike on Vancouver Island for yourself, including distance, elevation gain, how to get there, the best time to visit, and lots of photos of my experience.

2014年7月5日 · Just get yourself to the top of Mount Douglas! See the ocean, all of downtown Victoria, the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, as well as the Gulf and San Juan Islands. This mountain exists as a prime location for a hike, a walk, a romantic date, a gathering with friends, or a picnic spot with kids.

Just 15 minutes north of downtown Victoria, Mount Douglas Park is a go-to spot for trail-runners, dog-walkers, and casual hikers alike. The largest urban forest on the Saanich Peninsula, it features over 21 kilometers of hiking trails in the 188 hectares surrounding the 226-meter summit of Mount Douglas.