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A1b Cowichan River
2026-07-09
Contact leader for start time.
Hike is 175m – 9 kms.
Hike goes from Skutz Falls to Mile 66 trestle.
**Note** The elevation gain is concentrated in 2 areas back-to-back and can be very difficult in the heat.
Must email Elizabeth S.J. if coming.

B2b Corner Hill - Dinosaur Ridge - Hammer Hill
2026-07-09
Meet at the Sooke Hills Wilderness parking lot on Sooke Road.
Hike starts at 8:45.
Hike is 500m – 14 kms -4.5-5 hrs.
Must email Sylvia M. if coming.
**Nifty 50 peak(s)**

A1b PKOLS / Mt Doug
2026-07-08 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver)
Meet at parking lot near washrooms. Hike is 250 m – 5 km – 3 hrs. Irvine, Glendenning, Harrop, Norn trails, loop to summit, lunch at the beach. Some steep rocky sections. Slow Pace. Email leader Shirley T if coming.

B2b Saturna Island
2026-07-08
Details to be sent closer to the date.
Hike is 350m – 10 kms.
Maximum of 8 people.
Must email Helen V. if coming.

A1b Witty’s Lagoon
2026-07-07 09:30 - 12:30
Meet at Tower Point parking lot. Hike is 100 m – 7 km – 3 hrs. Low tide @11am, water shoes required. Email leader Wendy E if coming.

B2b Mt. Work from Munn Road
2026-07-07
Meet at the Mt. Work parking lot on Munn Road.
Hike starts at 9:30.
Hike is 350m – 10 kms -3.5-4 hrs.
Must email Denise T. if coming.

A1b Centennial Park, Butterfield Park, Brown’s Woods Trail
2026-07-06 09:00 - 11:30
Meet at Centennial Park by washrooms. Hike is 220 m – 9.5 km – 2.5 hrs. Email leader Diana D if coming.

A1b Mossy Hill
2026-07-04 08:30 - 11:30
Meet at the parking lot at the end of Westoby Road.
Hike starts at 8:30.
Hike is 290m – 9kms – 3 hrs.
Must email Cathy G. if coming.

A1b PKOLS / Mt Doug
2026-07-03 08:30 - 11:00
Meet at parking lot near washrooms. Hike is 180 m – 7 km – 2.5 hrs. Email leader Lorraine L if coming.

B2b Matheson Lake - Cougar Ridge
2026-07-03
Meet at the Matheson Lake parking lot.
Hike starts at 9:30.
Hike is 375m – 10 kms – 4.5 hrs.
Bring a swimsuit for a swim towards the end of the hike.
Must email Whitney L. if coming.

OCV Backpack Outing - Keeha Beach ( Near Bamfield)
2026-07-03 - 2026-07-05
Outing will include Brady Beach.
Coordinator – Laura A.

B2c The Larkspurs & Rick Peak to Grass Lake
2026-07-02
Meet at the Charters River Fish Hatchery on Sooke River Road.
Start time to be determined.
Hike is 600m – 14 kms -6+ hrs.
Hike is a 3-peak Nifty Fifty loop hike with time for a swim at Grass Lake if the weather is good.
Looping home via the Harrison and Amanda trails.
Must email Will A. if coming.
**Nifty 50 peak(s)**

A1b NW Francis King Park
2026-07-01 08:30 - 10:30
Meet at Francis King parking lot. Hike is 80 m – 5 km – 2 hrs. Slow pace. Email leader Ken M if coming.

A1b Witty’s Lagoon
2026-06-30 10:00 - 13:00
Meet at Tower Point parking lot. Hike is 100 m – 7 km – 3 hrs. Email leader Wendy E if coming.

B2b Mt. Malcolm - John Stick - Neil's Knoll
2026-06-30
Meet at the Sooke Hills Wilderness parking lot on Sooke Road.
Start time to be determined.
Hike is 550m – 13 kms.
Must email Carol M. if coming.
**Nifty 50 peak(s)**

A1a Hands of Time
2026-06-28 09:30 - 12:00
Meet on Catherine Street near Spinnaker’s Restaurant/Pub.
Walk starts at 9:30.
Walk will travel along Victoria harbour/downtown and end at Beacon Hill Park looking for the 12 sculptures.
Approx. 2-2.5 hours.
No sign-up, just show-up.
Leader is Cathy G.

B2b Hike & Swim - Tod Inlet to Partridge Hills & Durrance Lake
2026-06-28
Meet in Central Saanich on Wallace Drive near Benvenuto Ave near the entrance to Tod Inlet.
Start time to be determined.
Hike is 400m – 12 kms -5 hrs.
Must email Jim N. if coming.

C2c Emperor Mtn. & Emperor North
2026-06-27
Meet at the Sooke Potholes Prov. Park parking lot #2.
Contact leader for start time.
Hike is 600m – 15 kms -6.5 hrs.
Must email Sylvia M. if coming.
**Nifty 50 peak(s)**

A1b Francis King
2026-06-26 09:00 - 11:30
Meet at Munn Rd parking lot. Hike is 190 m – 7.5 km – 2.5 hrs. Moderate pace. Email leader Lorraine L if coming.

B2b East Sooke Park Coastal Trail
2026-06-26
Contact leader for start time and start location.
Hike is 380m – 14 kms -5-6 hrs.
Car shuttle involved.
Must email Laura A. if coming.

A2b/c Saturna Island Coastal Trail
2026-06-25 09:10 - 18:45
Ferry from Swartz Bay at 9:10am. Return to Swartz Bay at 6:43 pm. Hike is 280 m -10.4 kms -4.5 hrs. This trail has some large boulders to navigate and some steep drop-offs. Email leader Cathy G if coming.

A1b Stewart Mt – N Thetis Park
2026-06-24 09:00 - 12:00
Meet at Mt Work Munn Rd parking lot. Hike is 280 m – 9 km – 3 hrs. Email leader Lorraine L if coming.

C2b Black Bear via Peden Bluff
2026-06-24
Meet at the Sooke Potholes Provincial Park in parking lot #2.
Start time to be determined.
Hike is 600m -12 kms – 6 hrs.
Must email Jim N. if coming.
**Nifty 50 peak(s)**

B2b Salt Spring Is. - Ruckle Park
2026-06-23
Hikers will take the 9:00 am ferry to Salt Spring Is. (Fulford Harbour)
Return on the 3:35 ferry from Fulford Harbour.
Hike is 300m – 11 kms – 4.5 hrs.
Must email Denise T. if coming.

Bike Ride
2026-06-23
Meet on the Mill Bay side of the ferry.
Contact leader for start time.
Ride is 40-50 kms on country roads.
Average speed 18 kms/hr.
Must email Mary H. if coming.

A1b Goldstream Park Loop
2026-06-22 10:00 - 13:00
Meet by Goldstream Campground sign across from the Gate House. Hike is 260 m – 7 km – 3 hrs. Slow pace. Includes Goldstream Falls & Hidden Springs. Email leader Diana D if coming.

A2b John Dean Park
2026-06-21 09:00 - 12:30
Meet at TH at Cresswell Rd. Hike is 260 m – 10 km – 3.5 hrs. Moderate pace. Email leader Lorraine L if coming.

B2c Flower Ridge - Lunch Peak - Todd Hill
2026-06-21
Meet at the Sooke Potholes Provincial parking lot (the big one).
Start time to be determined.
Hike is 500m – 11 kms – 5.5-6 hrs.
Must email Will A. if coming.
**Nifty 50 peak(s)**

A1a Cedar Hill Golf Course and Playfair Park
2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:30
Meet at 10:00 am at main entrance, Ceder Hill Rec Centre
Walk is 2 – 2.5 hrs. Moderate pace. No prior sign-up required. Leader is Eric B.

B2b Mt. Work Connector including Scafe Hill & Stewart Mtn.
2026-06-20
Meet at the Mt. Work parking lot on Munn Road (Highlands).
Hike starts at 9:30.
Hike is 350m – 11 kms – 4.5 hrs.
Must email Whitney L. if coming.
