Nature Outings & Events Calendar
Whether you're 6 or 60, CRD Regional Parks has a nature outing and event for you - for every season. Join a park interpreter for a guided walk, hike, drop-in event or canoe adventure.
See the calendar for an outing and event that piques your natural curiosity and discover your 30+ regional parks and trails!
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May
sat
18
Join a CRD Regional Parks’ naturalist on this vigorous hike from marshy lowlands to rugged rocky outcrops. Bring a lunch, water and raingear, and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Meet in the Munn Road parking lot.
10:30 am
- 1:00 pm
| 12 years+
sun
26
Come with your curiosity to explore low tide and all the marine critters it reveals. Borrow our dip nets and ask CRD Regional Parks' naturalists to identify your treasures. Meet at the picnic shelter on Homathko Road, off Island View Road.
10:00 am
- 2:00 pm
| All ages
June
sat
01
Paddle in the lake searching for eagles, herons, turtles and other lake life with CRD Regional Parks’ naturalists. Canoe equipment and instruction are provided and no experience is necessary. You must pre–register: $20+GST (15 yrs+); $10+GST (5–14 years). Phone 250.478.3344.
BC Transit #70 or #72
8:00 am
- 11:00 am
| 5 years+
sun
02
Summer is here and birds are busy! Bring your little ones and join a CRD Regional Parks' naturalist to discover nests and look for homes of hummingbirds, robins and more. Children will experience life as a small bird through story time, a forest ramble, and a nest craft to take home. Meet at the Francis/King parking lot off Munn Road.
1:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
|
7 years and under
sun
09
The tide is out! Join a CRD Regional Parks' naturalist and get a glimpse of the creatures that live beneath the rocks. Meet at the picnic shelter on Homathko Road, off Island View Road.
10:00 am
- 12:00 pm
| 5 years+
sat
15
Paddle in the lake searching for eagles, herons, turtles and other lake life with CRD Regional Parks’ naturalists. Canoe equipment and instruction are provided and no experience is necessary. You must pre–register: $20+GST (15 yrs+); $10+GST (5–14 years). Phone 250.478.3344.
BC Transit #70 or #72
8:00 am
- 11:00 am
| 5 years+
sun
16
Join CRD Regional Parks' naturalists for one of Canada’s premier day hikes – East Sooke’s Coast Trail. Enjoy ocean breezes, great views and lush coastal forests on this challenging 7-hour hike. Fit hikers only. $10+GST. Pre–registration required before June 14. Space is limited. Call 250.478.3344.
8:30 am
- 4:30 pm
| 18 years+
wed
19
Paddle in the lake searching for eagles, herons, turtles and other lake life with CRD Regional Parks’ naturalists. Canoe equipment and instruction are provided and no experience is necessary. You must pre–register: $20+GST (15 yrs+); $10+GST (5–14 years). Phone 250.478.3344.
BC Transit #70 or #72
6:00 pm
- 9:00 pm
| 5 years+
sat
22
Come with your curiosity to explore low tide and all the marine critters it reveals. Borrow our dip nets and ask CRD Regional Parks' naturalists to identify your treasures. Meet at the picnic shelter on Homathko Road, off Island View Road.
10:00 am
- 1:00 pm
| All ages
sun
23
Join a CRD Regional Parks' naturalist and explore a complete circuit of Witty's Lagoon. You'll learn fascinating local history, explore tidal pools, and discover spring wildflowers. Bring a snack or lunch, and water. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring beach shoes or sandals. Meet at the Witty’s Lagoon Nature Centre off Metchosin Road.
BC Transit #54 or #55
10:00 am
- 2:00 pm
| 18 years+
tue
25
Paddle in the lake searching for eagles, herons, turtles and other lake life with CRD Regional Parks’ naturalists. Canoe equipment and instruction are provided and no experience is necessary. You must pre–register: $20+GST. Phone 250.478.3344.
BC Transit #70 or #72
6:00 pm
- 9:00 pm
| 18 years+
What You Need to Know
All programs run rain or shine.
Events are drop-in style and free. Come by anytime between the
hours that the event is offered.
Outings, such as guided walks and hikes, are free and do not
require registration, unless otherwise noted. They usually run
1.5 – 2 hours. Outings with fees or registration are noted in the
listing; please book early as they fill up quickly.
Phone
250.478.3344
Use your VISA or MasterCard for fee-paying programs. Registration fees are non-refundable unless outing is cancelled.
Drop-in to our office
Regional Parks headquarters
490 Atkins Ave., Langford
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Ages
The age indicated for each outing or event is a recommendation,
based on park terrain and program content.
When to meet
Outing: try to arrive 10 minutes before the start of your program.
Event: drop-in anytime between the hours that the event is
offered.
What to bring
Carry a day pack with drinking water, a hat, extra clothes and a
small snack (or lunch for longer outings).
How to dress
Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Bring
sandals or beach shoes for tidal and canoe programs.
Pets
We like pets too. However, their presence can be disruptive. If you plan to attend one of our programs,
please leave your animal friends at home.
Note for fungi and plant programs
Harvesting and removal of natural park features,
such as mushrooms, berries, roots and leaves, are
prohibited in CRD Regional Parks.
Nature Centres
There is a wonderful world of natural and cultural history to explore
at our three Nature Centres. After a walk on the trails, drop to see
the displays and enjoy free hot spiced apple juice!
Beaver Lake Nature Centre
(Beaver Beach off Elk Lake Drive)
Currently Closed - Reopening June 15 - September 15
The Nature Centre is wheelchair accessible.
Francis/King Nature Centre
(Munn Road in Saanich)
Currently Closed due to Renovations - Reopening June 1
The Nature Centre and the Elsie King Trail are wheelchair accessible.
Witty's Lagoon Nature Centre
(Metchosin Road in Metchosin)
Saturdays, Sundays, holiday Mondays, 12 – 4 pm
The Nature Centre is wheelchair accessible.
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