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4.7(27 reviews)

Bear Hill Regional Park

Bear Hill Rd, Victoria, BC V9E 2J3, Canada

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About This Campsite

Bear Hill Regional Park

Bear Hill Regional Park is a beautiful natural escape situated in Saanich, BC. Renowned for its excellent trails and stunning views, it offers a variety of wildlife and serene surroundings. The park is perfect for visitors looking for a short yet invigorating hike that gets the heart rate up. Its trails involve some elevation and exposed boulders, making it somewhat challenging but rewarding.

Highlights

  • Short yet challenging hikes
  • Stunning viewpoints from the summit
  • Diverse wildlife and serene natural environment
  • Multiple routes to extend your hike

Important Considerations

  • The trails can get wet and slippery, especially during rainy seasons, so waterproof footwear is recommended.
  • Some sections are steeper and involve exposed boulders.
  • Parking is limited to a few spots on a narrow road.
  • Leashed dogs are allowed.
  • Hikes generally take less than an hour to complete from the parking lot to the summit.

User Ratings

Rating: 5.0

Total Reviews: 5

Tags: Tourist Attraction, Park, Point of Interest, Establishment

Overall Thoughts

Bear Hill Regional Park is highly recommended for nature enthusiasts and avid hikers looking for a quick immersion into nature with the payoff of magnificent views and serene surroundings. Given its relatively short trails coupled with the park’s natural beauty, it's a hidden gem worth exploring. Make sure to prepare for wet conditions and limited parking.

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Reviews

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Normand Schafer

03/17/2024

Bear Hill Regional Park in Saanich, BC, is a must-visit! Excellent trails, stunning views, and diverse wildlife make it a perfect escape into nature. It has some good elevation to the hike and may be a bit wet and slippery in the rain as parts of the path are exposed boulders Great for a short challenging hike to get the heart rate up. A serene gem that's truly worth exploring. Highly recommend!

Svetlana Sukhova

08/19/2024

Nice little hike with magnificent views

Jocelyn Cseff

02/11/2023

Short hike, but great views and a few different routes you could take to make it longer. Trail was pretty wet in parts, so recommend waterproof footwear. Usually takes under an hour.

Alexandra A

03/22/2019

Really beautiful vantage points. There are some steeper sections but overall it wasnt a difficult hike and took less than an hour from start to finish if you are going to the summit from the parking lot. Only a few parking spots on a narrow road. Leashed dogs only.

Severin Beauvais

06/11/2024

Short but vigorous. Great views from the top! I recommend taking the loop trail back to the T junction.