Start point: Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre (Westshore Parks and Recreation), 1767 Island Highway, Victoria V9B 1J1
Contact: Rick 250-514-3181
There are seven routes from this start point. To download a map click on the red map icon beside the route you wish to walk.
- Royal Roads University Route "A" (10 km). This route, mostly on trails, explores the grounds of Royal Roads University. Watch for peacocks! Trail rating is 2C.
- Mill Hill Route "B" (10 km). This scenic route explores the streets and trails around Mill Hill Regional Park and the Colwood area. Trail rating is 2B.
- Juan de Fuca Golf Course and Belmont Park Route "C" (5 km). This 5 km trail winds through the Juan de Fuca Golf Course and playing fields behind the recreation centre, then explores the Belmont Park area. Trail rating is 2B.
- Royal Roads University Route "D" (5 km). This 5 km route passes through the grounds of Royal Roads University before returning to the start. Trail rating is 2C.
- View Royal (5 and 10 km). Explore View Royal on the Galloping Goose and E&N Trails. The 5 km route omits the E&N section. Trail rating is 2B.
- Juan De Fuca Golf Course and Royal Roads Route "F" (10 km). This walk follows the same route as the 5 km but includes trails on the grounds of Royal Roads University and passes by historic Hatley Castle. Trail rating is 2B.
- Royal Roads University Route "G" (10 km). This route, mostly on trails, takes in Charlie's Trail, Hatley Castle, and the Italian, Japanese and rose gardens. Trail rating is 2B.
- Mill Hill and Nursery Hill Route "H" (10 km). This route follows the Galloping Goose Trail to the base of Mill Hill, then meanders through neighbourhoods and trails to Nurseryl Hill before returning to the start point.Trail rating is 2B.
- Mill Hill Up and Over Route "J" (10 km). This route climbs to the top of Mill Hill, then continues to Nursery Hill and the Chilco Trail before returning to the recreation centre. Trail rating is 3C.