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**Flower hike** A1b Mystic Vale, Finnerty Gardens & Mt Tolme
2025-05-08 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver)
Meet at Gyro Park. Hike is 120 m – 9 km – 3 hrs. Email leader Jan M if coming.

B2b Mt. Maxwell - Salt Spring Island
2025-05-09
Hikers will take the 9:00 ferry to Salt Spring Island.
Hike is 460m – 11 kms -5 hrs.
Must email Chris D. if coming.

**UPDATE**Hike Cancelled**B2b/c East Sooke Coastal Trail
2025-05-09

A1b John Dean
2025-05-09 09:00 - 12:00
Meet at TH at Cresswell Rd. Hike is 260 m – 9.5 km – 3 hrs. Moderate pace. Email leader Lorraine L if coming.

A2b Woodridge Loop
2025-05-11 09:00 - 12:30
Meet at the end of Woodridge Place.
Hike starts at 9:00.
Hike is 220m- 10 kms – 3-3.5 hrs.
Must email Cathy G. if coming.

B2b Dinosaur Ridge North to Land's End
2025-05-12
Meet at the Sooke Hills Wilderness parking lot on Sooke Road.
Hike starts at 8:30.
Hike is 450m – 18 kms – 6.5 hrs.
Must email Jim N. if coming.
**Nifty 50 hike**

**UPDATE**Hike Cancelled**B2b Wildflower Hike - Mt. Braden via Plateau Peak
2025-05-13

A1b PKOLS / Mt Doug
2025-05-13 09:00 - 11:30
Meet at parking lot near washrooms. Hike is 200 m – 7 km – 2.5 hrs. Email leader Lorraine L if coming.

B2b Sugarloaf & Amigos
2025-05-14
Contact Laura A. for start time and start location.
Hike is 450m – 10 kms.
**Nifty 50 Hike**

A1b Francis King
2025-05-14 10:00 - 12:30
Meet at Francis King parking lot. Bring lunch or snack. Hike is 225 m – 7 km – 2.5 hrs. Email leader Wendy E if coming.

OCV Outing to Quadra Island
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-19

B2b False Summit of Mt. Work
2025-05-17
Meet at the Mt. Work parking lot on Ross-Durrance Road.
Hike starts at 9:00.
Hike is 400m- 12kms – 4 hrs.
Must email Cathy G. if coming.

**UPDATE**Hike Cancelled**B2b Wildflower Hike - Cowichan River Trail
2025-05-20

A1b Witty’s Lagoon & Tower Point
2025-05-20 10:00 - 13:00
Meet at Tower Point parking lot. Hike is 100 m – 7 km – 3 hrs. Lunch at end. Email leader Wendy E if coming.

A1b NW Francis King Park
2025-05-21 09:00 - 11:00
Meet at Francis King parking lot. Hike is 80 m – 5 km – 2 hrs. Slow pace. Email leader Ken M if coming.

A1b Killarney Lake - Mt Work
2025-05-23 09:00 - 12:00
Meet at end of Woodridge Place. Hike is 260 m – 8.5 km – 3 hrs. Moderate pace. Email leader Lorraine L if coming.

B1b McKenzie Creek Trail to Scafe Hill
2025-05-25
Meet on Highland Road near McKenzie Creek.
Hike starts at 9:30.
Hike is 350m – 11.5 kms – 4.5 hrs.
Must email Cathy G. if coming.

**UPDATE**Hike Cancelled**B2b Wildflower Hike- Black Bear & Peden Lake
2025-05-27

A1b Ruckle Park - Salt Spring Island
2025-05-27 10:00 - 13:00
Hikers will take the 9:00am ferry to Salt Spring Island.
Return on the 1:50pm ferry. Hike is 200 m – 8 km – 3 hrs
Email leader Lorraine L if coming.

A1b Witty's Lagoon
2025-05-29 10:00 - 13:00
Meet at the Tower Point parking lot.
Hike starts at 10:00.
Hike includes crossing the rivulet at low tide.
Must email Wendy E. if coming.

C2b Shields Lake via Devastation Hill & Pleasant Peak Loop
2025-05-30
Meet at the Charters River Salmon Hatchery.
Hike start time to be announced.
Hike is 800m – 17 kms – 7 hrs.
Hike returns over Sooke Mtn.
Must email Will A. if coming.
**Nifty 50 hike**

A/B1b Stewart Mt - N Thetis Park
2025-05-30 09:00 - 12:00
Meet at Mt Work Munn Rd parking lot. Hike is 300 m – 9 km – 3 hrs. Email leader Lorraine L if coming.

**UPDATE**Hike Cancelled**B2b East Sooke Coastal Trail
2025-05-31
This hike will be rescheduled for a date in June.

B2b Mt. Work - Up Sidewinder - Down Westside
2025-05-31
Meet at the Mt. Work parking lot on Ross-Durrance Road.
Hike starts at 9:00.
hike is 500m – 10.6 kms – 4.5 hrs.
Must email Liz B. if coming.

**UPDATE**Hike Cancelled**A1b North Thetis Trails
2025-05-31 09:00 - 12:30
Hike cancelled due to rain.

B2b Daniel Memorial Hike - Mt. Tzouhalem
2025-06-01
Contact leader for start time and start location.
Hike is 550m – 13 kms.
Must email Mary H. if coming.

A1a Hands of Time Sculptures
2025-06-01 09:00 - 12:00
Meet on Kimta Road at Catherine Street (near Spinnakers Brew Pub). Free parking all day on Sunday.
Walk starts at 9:00.
Walk is 2.5-3 hrs.
In celebration of Victoria’s 150th Anniversary, 12 bronze sculptures were commissioned and strategically placed (hidden) throughout the downtown area. Discover all 12 sculptures and learn about their meaning to the development of Victoria. We will end in Beacon Hill Park where we will search for the Sleeping Lady.
Email Cathy G. if coming.

B2b Ruckle Park - Salt Spring Island
2025-06-03
Contact leader for ferry details.
Must email Denise T. if coming.

A1b Tod Inlet, Oak Haven Park, Gore Park
2025-06-03 10:00 - 12:30
Meet at Tod Inlet TH on Wallace Drive. Hike is 200 m – 7 km – 2.5 hrs. The phantom orchid, or 2, should be in bloom. Email leader Jan M if coming.

A1b Killarney Lake – Mt Work
2025-06-04 08:30 - 10:30
Meet at Hartland Rd parking lot used by mountain bikers. Hike is 100 m – 5 km – 2 hrs. Slow pace. Email leader Ken M if coming.
