Easy
2
hikers
Mount Tolmie Park loop
00:28
1.63km
40m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 17, 2026
Waypoints
A
Start point
Parking
1
68 m
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.
Tip by
2
1.37 km
Mount Tolmie Lookout
Highlight • Viewpoint
This lookout offers sweeping 360-degree views over Victoria, the Saanich Peninsula, surrounding waterways, and distant mountain ranges, and is one of the region’s most accessible viewpoints. From here, you can look across neighbourhoods, the University of Victoria, the Gulf, and San Juan Islands, and on clear days see both the Olympic Mountains and Mount Baker rising on the horizon. Just a short walk from the parking area, there are benches and open rock outcrops that make it a popular place to watch the sunrise, sunset, or enjoy the city views any time of the day.
Tip by
3
1.49 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.
Tip by
B
1.63 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
1.51 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
1.54 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
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