Sea to Sea is one of the largest CRD regional parks, covering nearly 4,000 hectares. This Regional Wilderness Area provides excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation while allowing visitors to connect with nature. It is part of the Sea to Sea Green Blue Belt, a corridor of protected green space that links Saanich Inlet in the east to Juan de Fuca Strait in the west. The park offers stunning views from the peaks of Mount Manuel Quimper and Mount Brule.
Trail Rating: Moderate to Challenging
Size: ~4,000 hectares
Location: Harbourview Road in Sooke
Established: 2001
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Mount Manuel Quimper
Hike or bike 5.6 kilometer to the summit of Mount Manuel Quimper for panoramic mountain views and the former fire lookout built by the BC Forest Service in the 1950s.
Mount Brule
Take a shorter 3 kilometer trek to Mount Brule for spectacular views of Sooke Basin, East Sooke Regional Park, and the Olympic Mountains.
Lakes Section
Hike Empress Mountain, one of the highest peaks in the area, for a great view of Mount Manuel Quimper and Mount Brule. You can also explore the scenic Crabapple, Grass, Peden, or Shields lakes.
Mountain Biking
The mountain bike trails range from easy to extremely challenging, designed to take advantage of the park’s exposed rock formations, offering exciting features like drops and jumps.
Wildlife Viewing
You may encounter bears, wolves, cougars, deer, elk, small mammals, birds, and salmon in the park. Many plants and animals thrive here, so please keep your dog on a leash, pack out your litter, and stay alert to your surroundings!
To help preserve the park:
Amenities
How to Get There
Follow the Trans-Canada Highway from Victoria, and take the Millstream Road exit (Exit 14) to Sooke. Follow Veterans Memorial Parkway, then turn right on Sooke Road Highway 14 and drive for 16km. Turn right onto Harbourview Road. Allow approximately 45 minutes driving time from Victoria.