Lochside Regional Trail – Johnson Street Bridge loop from University of Victoria

Lochside Regional Trail – Johnson Street Bridge loop from University of Victoria

Moderate

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Lochside Regional Trail – Johnson Street Bridge loop from University of Victoria

03:54

58.2km

530m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.24 km for 60 m

After 4.46 km for 52 m

After 36.5 km for 174 m

After 48.4 km for 170 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.27 km

Mount Tolmie Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mount Tolmie Park is a popular spot known for its elevated panoramic views over Victoria, the Saanich Peninsula, and surrounding waterways, with sightlines extending to the Olympic Mountains, San Juan Islands, and even Mount Baker on clear days. There are more than 1.5 kilometres of trails that wind through oak meadows, along rocky outcrops, and arbutus woodland to viewpoints, picnic areas, and quieter natural spaces. Despite being close to the city, the park feels surprisingly natural, with rocky bluffs, beautiful wildflowers in spring, and the chance to explore one of British Columbia’s few native Garry oak ecosystems.

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4.48 km

Mount Tolmie

Highlight • Summit

Mount Tolmie is a prominent volcanic hill rising about 120 metres above sea level in Saanich, offering some of the widest views in the Victoria area from its rocky summit. Easily reached by trail or road, it is a popular place to watch sunsets, spot spring wildflowers, and take in the vast perspective of the surrounding landscape.

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4.65 km

Short Steep Climb

Highlight • Climb

11.3 km

Blenkinsop Lake

Lake

18.2 km

Lochside Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Test Highlight - this was a nice gravel path part of the trail...and cuts off all hills!

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36.6 km

Horticulture Centre of the Pacific

Nature Reserve

47.2 km

Selkirk Water

Bay

48.4 km

Victoria Upper Harbour

Bay

49.0 km

Johnson Street Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Johnson Street Bridge is a futuristic bridge connecting the city centre with Vic West and is a striking landmark over the Upper Harbour. It is beautifully lit at night.

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49.2 km

Triangle Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Triangle Park is a small local park just west of the Johnson Street Bridge. It has a mix of public art, tupelo trees, benches, and simple lighting that gives it a relaxed, neighborhood feel. The park sits along the Vancouver Island Trail, so it’s a nice spot to pause if you’re walking or biking through the area.

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