Metchosin Parks, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

	Metchosin Area Parks
	Devonian Regional Park Easy trial to Sherwood Pond and spectacular ocean view of th Olympic Mountians -->PDF format map
	Albert Head Regional Park Access this park from Metchosin Road,, turn South-West on Farhill Road, then right on Lower Park Drive. Then turn on Park Drive to Delgata Road to the parking log. Follow the signs to Albert Head Lagoon and Royal Bay where the beach is. --> PDF format map
	Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park This is a combination of a salty lagoon separated from the ocean by a narrow band of sand. Swans can be seen swimming in the lagoon, as well as ground nesting birds in the vegitation. <-- Click for more photos
Witty's Beach Lagoon Trail	Witty's Lagoon Regional Park Witty's Lagoon provides fun for the whole family! There are multiple entrance points to this park, along Metchosin Road. Trails wind down to the sand and pebble beach, which has a view of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Washington State's Olympic Mountains. Enjoy an afternoon laying in the sun or playing frisbee; the waters are often warm enough to wade far into the lagoon on the sandbars. -->PDF format map
Pike Rd entrace to E. Sooke Park	East Sooke Park Discover miles of coastline and inland trails in this 3500 acre park. Situated between the communities of East Sooke and Metchosin, East Sooke Park can be described as a Wilderness Recreational park, a place where you can observe nature in its natural habitat.
	Galloping Goose Trail The Galloping Goose is quickly becoming a popular destination for many avid cyclists, hikers, and horseback riders. Weaving its way through the westshore communities, the trail makes a pass through Metchosin on its way to the now-abandoned goldrush town of Leechtown, far up the Sooke River. The Galloping Goose Trail is an easy going, gravel trail, wide enough for two people to bike side by side.
	Devonian Regional Park
	Metchosin Wilderness Park
	Sea Bluff Trail
	Roche Cove Park Roche Cove Park can be accessed from the Galloping Goose Trail or Gillespie Road, just up from the juction of East Sooke Road. Rugged coastline, but beautiful sunsets! <-- Located on Gillespie Road off East Sooke Rd, Sooke
	Glen Lake Located in nearby Langford, Glen Lake is a favourite swimming area for locals. <-- Map
	Glen Lake Glen Lake has many public access trials with sandy beach area for children.
	More info on the Parks in the Area: Vancouver Island Parks.com