Start point: Henderson Recreation Centre at Henderson Park, 2291 Cedar Hill Cross Road, Victoria V8P 5H9. The Rec Centre is in Oak Bay, but is close to Saanich.
Contact: Susan 250-727-6826
There are eight routes from this start point. To download a map click on the red map icon beside the route you wish to walk.
- Uplands (10 km). This mostly paved route is by way of some of Victoria's most attractive residential areas, with some water views. Trail rating is 2A.
- Uplands (5 km). Trail rating is 1A.
- UVic Walk (5 km). An interesting walk through wooded trails and the centre of the campus of the University of Victoria. Trail rating is 1B.
- Mount Tolmie/UVic (10 km). A more challenging walk, going up to the top of Mount Tolmie for a panoramic view of the city, before exploring the grounds of the University of Victoria. Trail rating is 2B.
- Mystic Vale (10 km). A very scenic walk that passes through the beautiful Mystic Vale, visits Cadboro Bay and lovely trails in the grounds of Queen Alexandra Hospital and the UVic campus. Trail rating is 2B.
- Mystic Vale (5 km). Trail rating is 2B.
- Ten Mile Point (10 km). The 10 km route tours some of the lovely roads, trails and parks of Ten Mile Point. Trail rating is 2B.
- Ten Mile Point (5 km). This route begins with a stroll along the beach on Cadboro Bay then returns through Mystic Vale. Trail rating is 2B.