Things To Do

January February March April May June July August September October November December Goldstream Provincial Park Pacific Rim National Park Juan de Fuca Marine Trail French Beach Provincial Park Wittyís Lagoon Regional Park Devonian Regional Park Albert Head Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary Juan de Fuca Marine Trail China Beach Botanical Beach Mystic Beach Bear Beach China Beach Sombrio Beach West Coast Trail Botanical Beach Provincial Park Galloping Goose Trail Matheson Lake Regional Park Roche Cove / East Sooke Regional Parks Sooke Potholes Provincial Park Victoria East Sooke Regional Park Goldstream Provincial Park Sooke Potholes Provincial Park Race Rocks Ecological Reserve

South Island Features



Trails

There are hundreds of trails on the southern portion of Vancouver Island.

Cougar's Crag is located in the District of Metchosin. Working our way outward from the district, here are some of the nearby trails and parks available for your exploration:

*Directly adjacent to Cougar's Crag acreage are Wayne's Rock Trail and Matheson Lake Regional Park; within walking distance are Bob Mountain Trail, Buckbrush Swamp Park, Metchosin Park, and La Bonne Trail.

District of Metchosin

  • Blinkhorn Lake Nature Park
  • Bob Mountain*
  • Buckrush Swamp Trail
  • Hillman Road Trail & Mac Page Bridge
  • La Bonne Trails*
  • Lusse Way Trail
  • Libra and Gemini Trails
  • Madill Trail
  • Metchosin Wilderness Park
  • Sea Bluff Trail
  • Wayne's Rock*

Regional Parks

  • Albert Head Regional Park
  • Devonian Regional Park
  • East Sooke Regional Park
  • Matheson Lake Regional Park*
  • Mill Hill Regional Park
  • Roche Cove Regional Park
  • Sooke Mountain Regional Park
  • Thetis Lake Regional Park
  • Witty's Lagoon Regional Park

Provincial Parks

  • French Beach Provincial Park
  • Goldstream Provincial Park
  • Juan de Fuca Provincial Park & Marine Trail
    • China Beach
    • Sombrio Beach
    • Parkinson Creek Trailhead
  • Sooke Potholes Provincial Park

...and, of course, the south entry point of the famous West Coast Trail, located in the magnificent Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada.

Tours

Zipline

Adrena Line is Vancouver Island’s first zipline course. Consisting of 8 ziplines, 2 suspension bridges, and an ATV shuttle ride to the top of the course. Each tour is accompanied by 2 guides, and guests enjoy scenic views of a temperate forest while they zip through 60 acres of land in Sooke. Located about 40 minutes from downtown Victoria, Adrena Line tours are about 2 hours in duration and start and finish next to the historic 17 Mile House Pub. With ziplines ranging in length from 130 feet to 1000 feet long, and up to 150 feet off the ground, this is sure to be an unforgettably exhilarating experience!

For reservations and information, please call us toll free 1.866.ZIP.9145, or locally 250.642.1933. 5128 Sooke Road (next to the historic Seventeen Mile Pub). www.adrenalinezip.com

Stinking Fish

Cougar’s Crag is a proud sponsor of the Stinking Fish Tour which occurs twice a year. Local artists open their studios to the public – definitely recommended. www.stinkingfishstudiotour.com

What To Bring

  • Two Pairs of Medium Weight Hiking Socks
  • Two Pairs of Polyester Underwear
  • Two rapid-dry polyester t-shirts
  • Two rapid-dry long pants
  • One rapid-dry light long-sleeve shirt
  • Bathing Suit (seasonal)
  • Fleece Jacket (seasonal)
  • Waterproof Jacket
  • Binoculars
  • Cap/touque
  • Gloves (seasonal)
  • Rain Pants
  • Two pairs light Hiking Boots, or, one pair boots / one pair hiking runners
  • First Aid Kit
  • Sunglasses
  • Hiking snacks, of course