Start point: Broadmead Shopping Centre, 777 Royal Oak Drive, Victoria V8X 4V1.
Contact: Marion 250-477-9851.
Programs: Boardwalk Program – Blenkinsop Lake 10 km route
There are ten routes from this start point.
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- Broadmead Trails (5/10 km). A scenic walk on chip trails around Rithet's Bog, a bird sanctuary, and on lovely treed streets and trails in the Broadmead residential area. Trail rating is 2B.
- Blenkinsop Lake (10 km). Enjoy a walk on trails through parks, on residential streets and over the restored Blenkinsop Trestle. Trail rating is 2B.
- Blenkinsop Lake (5 km).
- Cemetery Loop (10 km). Offers views of the San Juan Islands and Mount Baker. After a steep climb on the first part of the walk and a set of stairs down to Doumac Park it is a relatively flat walk including a wander through Royal Oak Cemetery. Trail rating is 3C.
- Cemetery Loop (5 km). Trail rating is 2B.
- Colquitz River Trail (5/10 km). A scenic walk that follows the creek along wide trails and residential streets. Trail rating is 2B.
- Christmas Hill (10 km). Climbs to the top of Christmas Hill with glorious panoramic views of Victoria. Sorry, no dogs allowed in Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary. Trail rating is 3C.
- Christmas Hill (5 km). This route does not go to the top of the hill. Trail rating is 2B.
- Outerbridge Park (10 km). Meanders on trails and through several parks in the Broadmead area. Trail rating is 2B.
- Outerbridge Park (6km). Trail rating is 2B.
- Glendale Trails (10 km). A lovely rural route that passes through a portion of Elk/Beaver Lake Park, then connects with the Glendale, Layritz, and Quick's Bottom trails before returning to the start. Trail rating is 2B.
- Glendale Trails (6km). This route passes through part of Elk/Beaver Lake Park before coming out to Elk Lake Drive, then passing the Cherry Tree Inn and Royal Oak Burial Park before returning to the start. Trail rating is 2B.
- Boulderwood Hill Park (10 km). This route explores Broadmead trails and Boulderwood Park, with its spectacular views. Walking stick is recommended. Trail rating is 3C.