At 450 acres, Mount Douglas (or Mt. Doug to the locals) is the largest park in Saanich. Saanich is a municipality located just north of Victoria. This municipal park features a large network of trails that wind up from the shores of Cordova Bay through a towering forest of coastal evergreens and wildflower meadows up to 213-meter-high summit.
The summit is accessible by foot and by car, and either way, it promises an astounding 360-degree panoramic view of Victoria and the surrounding area. On a clear day, the sight lines extend as far as the Olympic and Cascade mountains in the United States.
Although the park is named after a mountain, many visitors stick to sea level. The park’s long, sandy beach is a popular destination—especially in the summer months.
The park carries a piece of Canadian culture, too. Emily Carr found comfort at Mt. Doug and painted some of her final works in the area.
Text by Bryn Tassell & Jason Procyk, Photos by Bryn Tassell
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