WestShore self guided tour
Sightseeing
Now home to Royal Roads University, Hatley Castle was completed in 1908. Situated on 650 waterfront acres, you will find many forest trails and as well as the Rose, Japanese and Italian Gardens.
If you're a fan of X Men you might recognize this historic site as Professor Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.
http://hatleycastle.com/
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Hatley Park National Historic Site
2005 Sooke RdNow home to Royal Roads University, Hatley Castle was completed in 1908. Situated on 650 waterfront acres, you will find many forest trails and as well as the Rose, Japanese and Italian Gardens.
If you're a fan of X Men you might recognize this historic site as Professor Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.
http://hatleycastle.com/
Fort Rod Hill is an historic site with access to the historic Fisgard Lighthouse. Check for admission fees
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/bc/fortroddhill
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Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS
603 Fort Rodd Hill RdFort Rod Hill is an historic site with access to the historic Fisgard Lighthouse. Check for admission fees
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/bc/fortroddhill
A favourite for locals and bird/marine life watchers, Esquimalt lagoon offers long beach walks with views across the Juan de Fuca Strait to the Olympic Mountains and views over the Esquimalt Lagoon toward Royal Roads University and Hatley Castle.
You can access the peninsula by way of Ocean Boulevard and then continue up the other side on Lagoon Rd if you wish to head west to Metchosin.
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Esquimalt Lagoon
A favourite for locals and bird/marine life watchers, Esquimalt lagoon offers long beach walks with views across the Juan de Fuca Strait to the Olympic Mountains and views over the Esquimalt Lagoon toward Royal Roads University and Hatley Castle.
You can access the peninsula by way of Ocean Boulevard and then continue up the other side on Lagoon Rd if you wish to head west to Metchosin.
Witty's Lagoon is a Beautiful 144 Acre park with more than five km of trails through the woodland past Sitting Lady Falls to the lagoon and marsh. With views toward the Olympic Mountains.
Witty's Beach
Witty's Lagoon is a Beautiful 144 Acre park with more than five km of trails through the woodland past Sitting Lady Falls to the lagoon and marsh. With views toward the Olympic Mountains.
East Sooke Park offers 50 km of trails through more than 3500 Acres of park. The Aylard farm portion offers easy parking, rolling fields for picnicking and easy beach access.
https://www.crd.bc.ca/parks-recreation-culture/parks-trails/find-park-trail/east-sooke
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East Sooke Regional Park
6807 East Sooke RoadEast Sooke Park offers 50 km of trails through more than 3500 Acres of park. The Aylard farm portion offers easy parking, rolling fields for picnicking and easy beach access.
https://www.crd.bc.ca/parks-recreation-culture/parks-trails/find-park-trail/east-sooke
Constance to East Sooke and to the 17 Mile House is approximately 47 km (29 miles). Be sure to get gas in Colwood near Hatley Park as there are no gas stations in Metchosin.
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East Sooke Regional Park
6807 East Sooke RoadConstance to East Sooke and to the 17 Mile House is approximately 47 km (29 miles). Be sure to get gas in Colwood near Hatley Park as there are no gas stations in Metchosin.
Food scene
My Chosen Cafe started out as a Metchosin diner that catered to a few locals and sport fishermen on their way to and from the marinas. It has since become a favourite of many throughout the Greater Victoria area. It is busy, but worth a bit of a wait
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My Chosen Café
4492 Happy Valley RdMy Chosen Cafe started out as a Metchosin diner that catered to a few locals and sport fishermen on their way to and from the marinas. It has since become a favourite of many throughout the Greater Victoria area. It is busy, but worth a bit of a wait
A local favourite, the Six Mile Pub is an historical site overlooking the inlet, located in View Royal. They offer great food in a nice atmosphere
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Six Mile Pub
494 Island HwyA local favourite, the Six Mile Pub is an historical site overlooking the inlet, located in View Royal. They offer great food in a nice atmosphere
Built in 1894, the 17 Miles House Pub served a landing spot for people travelling to Sooke on what was, at the time, a winding dirt road. Today it offers great pub fare and is a favourite of locals and travelers alike.
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17 Mile House Pub
5126 Sooke RdBuilt in 1894, the 17 Miles House Pub served a landing spot for people travelling to Sooke on what was, at the time, a winding dirt road. Today it offers great pub fare and is a favourite of locals and travelers alike.