Welcome to Regional Parks

Upper Thetis Lake Regional Park - Photo Phil Petersen

Mill Hill Regional Park 9th Annual Broom Sweep

Join up to spend an afternoon removing invasive Scotch broom at scenic Mill Hill Regional Park on September 18 and/or 25 as part of the annual broom sweep. Read more

First Group of Western Forest Products Lands Transferred to CRD

The Capital Regional District (CRD), The Land Conservancy of BC (TLC) and the Province of British Columbia are pleased to announce that the first group of Western Forest Products lands have been purchased by the CRD. Read more

Nature Outings and Events

We have lined up a whole new slate of nature outings and events to help you get the most out of your regional parks and trails, including a new teen adventure series. Check our calendar of events.

Island View Beach Regional Park Campground

The Island View Beach Regional Park campground in Central Saanich is open for the season from May 21 until Sept. 6. Read more

Attention Recreation Centres and Community Groups

Does your group intend to hold an event (e.g. summer/day camp activity) in any regional park (e.g. Witty’s Lagoon, Island View Beach, Elk/Beaver Lake, East Sooke, Thetis Lake)?
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Help Shape the Future of Regional Parks

CRD is preparing a new strategic plan that will set the direction for the regional parks and trails system over the coming decade. Read more

Land Acquisition Fund Bulletin

A summary of Regional Parks land acquisitions over the last ten years.

Summary of 2009 Acquisitions (PDF )

* Photo Phil Petersen

Advisories

Fire Hazard Rating

The fire danger is currently rated as LOW for southern Vancouver Island. Please take extreme care in our parks and natural areas. Dispose of cigarette butts properly. Fires are prohibited in all CRD parks.

E&N Rail Trail Construction

Construction of new trail bridges at Helmcken Road, Hereward Road and Island Highway/ Four Mile Bridge are underway. Read more

Fish Habitat Restoration at Ayum Creek

Regional Parks is partnering with the South Islands Aquatic Stewardship Society to undertake a fish habitat restoration project at Ayum Creek the week of Sept 1. Park visitors are advised to exercise caution around construction activity.

Pay Parking at Sooke Potholes and Thetis Lake regional parks

There is pay parking at Sooke Potholes and Thetis Lake regional parks from May 1 to September 30. The cost of parking is $2 per day, or $15 for a season’s pass.
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Construction at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park

Construction is underway on the Victoria Rowing Society building at Eagle Beach until the end of August. Please exercise caution near work site.

Control of Invasive Knotweed Species

A restoration plan is underway to control invasive knotweed plants along the Galloping Goose Regional Trail near Ocean Blvd. (~km14). Find out more about invasive species control in CRD Regional Parks.

Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park Reserve

The Sooke Hills Wilderness Reserve is not open to public access at this time.