A view from atop Mount Doug in Victoria, BC

Accessible Outdoors in Victoria, BC

Get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. From coastlines that are polka-dotted with pocket beaches to towering cedars in ancient rainforests, there’s an accessible outdoors experience waiting to be explored.

Accessible beaches & lakes

Greater Victoria’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility is beautifully exemplified by its accessible beaches and facilities.

A beach at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional park in Victoria, BC

Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park

At Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park, Beaver Beach welcomes all visitors with its accessible amenities, while the Elk Lake Float features an accessible ramp, allowing fishing for users of all abilities.

Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
A pathway through Ross Bay Cemetery in Victoria, BC

Ross Bay Cemetery

Additionally, Ross Bay features a seasonal beach mat, available through September, providing a stable surface for wheelchair users and individuals with mobility challenges, making it possible to navigate the rocky shoreline with ease. While you're there, be sure to visit the historic Ross Bay Cemetery, BC's oldest surviving formal landscape design, that's home to a Victorian era-burial ground, where you can pay respects to famed figures such as Canadian artist, Emily Carr, or the "Miners' Angel", Nellie Chapman.

Ross Bay Cemetery
The fishing dock at Durrance Lake in Victoria, BC

Durrance Lake

For more fishing fun, Durrance Lake boasts an accessible fishing dock, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the serene pleasures of fishing. These thoughtful enhancements underscore Victoria's dedication to creating a welcoming environment for all outdoor enthusiasts.

Accessible parks

The city’s accessible parks, playgrounds, and picnic areas reflect our unwavering commitment to inclusivity and community enjoyment.

A view of a beach at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park in Victoria, BC

Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park

The Aylard Farm Picnic Area in East Sooke provides a serene and welcoming spot for families to gather, while the playground at Hamsterly Beach in Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park features a ramp leading to the center of the playground structure, allowing children with accessibility needs to enjoy a range of play options.

Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
A view from the shoreline of Island View Beach Regional Park in Victoria, BC

Island View Beach Regional Park

Additionally, the ocean view group picnic shelter at Island View Beach Regional Park offers a breathtaking setting where everyone can relish the coastal beauty. These well-designed spaces highlight Victoria's dedication to ensuring that all residents and visitors can fully experience the region's natural splendor.

Island View Beach Regional Park

Accessible trails

Discover a network of trails that stitch together Victoria’s eclectic neighbourhoods and distinctive ecological areas. Our accessible trails exemplify the city’s commitment to making nature’s beauty available to everyone.

The Galloping Goose trails passes through the forest at Roche Cove Regional Park in Greater Victoria, BC

Regional trails

The 10 Kilometre Trail at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park offers a scenic and inclusive route for all visitors, while the Galloping Goose, E&N, and Lochside Regional Trails provide extensive pathways through diverse landscapes and make exploring the city a breeze.

A cyclist tides through the forest at Mount Work Regional Park in Victoria, BC

Mount Work

Mount Work Regional Park features an accessible loop trail at the Munn Road entrance, winding through evergreens, native shrubs, ferns, and woodland flowers, offering a tranquil experience for all.

The fishing dock at Durrance Lake in Victoria, BC

Durrance Lake

Additionally, Durrance Lake boasts an accessible trail that allows everyone to immerse themselves in the serene lakeside environment. These accessible trails underscore Victoria's dedication to ensuring that all residents and visitors can explore and enjoy the region's natural beauty.

Durrance Lake

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Destination Greater Victoria is honoured to be based on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.