This little-known park is a natural oasis, showcasing the beauty and ecological richness of our region.
Visitors can explore a variety of environments in this park. You can walk through cool woodlands and climb to the summit (203 m) for stunning views. Hike on trails that wind through a Douglas-fir forest, a Garry oak ecosystem, and a rocky hilltop. Enjoy breathtaking views of Esquimalt Harbour and the Victoria area.
At the summit, check out the Regional Parks 35th Anniversary peak-finder cairn, made from stones found at the top and built on the foundations of a former Forest Service lookout tower.
For more adventurous hikers, a trail on the eastern side of Mill Hill connects to Thetis Lake Regional Park, just across the Trans-Canada Highway.
Trail Rating: Moderate to Challenging
Size: 71.33 hectares
Location: Atkins Avenue in Langford
Established: 1981
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
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Amenities
Mill Hill Regional Park has a paved flat parking lot.
There is an information kiosk, accessible grassy picnic area, bike rack and accessible toilets off the parking lot.
How to Get There
Follow the Trans-Canada Highway from Victoria, and take Exit 14 south to Langford. From Veterans Memorial Parkway, turn left on Hoffman Avenue. Turn right on Winster Road at the four-way intersection. Turn left on Atkins Avenue. Follow Atkins Avenue for one kilometre to the park entrance on the left. Allow approximately 25 minutes driving time from Victoria.
Public Transportation
Take BC Transit bus #50 to the Western Exchange, then transfer to #53. There is a bus stop near the park entrance. Contact BC Transit for schedule information.