Scenic Marine Route
Scenic Marine Route
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Scenic running and hiking trail along the Pacific.
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Nan M
Chipman, Canada2 contributions
May 2023
Lovely drive, some wildlife, driftwood, solitude when you want it, beautiful views, great place for a walk too
Written June 2, 2023
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Usia2014
Calgary, Canada1,885 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Couples
Over the years of visiting Victoria, we always find time to take in this scenic route whether by biking or walking. This time we drove around and stopped at many of the look out points to admire the coastline and water views. There are beautiful houses along the way and some great places to stop and have a picnic overlooking the ocean.
Written May 10, 2023
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Chimodog
New Westminster, Canada64 contributions
May 2023
Bike trail is extremely biker friendly that is well marked for the novice bikers. We got lucky as we had beautiful, sunny weather to ride along the ocean & stop occasionally to take in the sights.
Written May 6, 2023
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Elizabeth B
6 contributions
Jul. 2022
Beautiful drive. Some very beautiful homes, especially in the Uplands area. There are deer everywhere and not at all afraid of humans. All drivers are very polite and pedestrian street crossing is very safe! We saw three separate Pianos outside in various areas. There are all-painted differently from the others and in working order.
Written August 4, 2022
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Lorie R
Delta, Canada27 contributions
Jun. 2022
Great place for a drive and the occasional stop to walk and take in the views of the coast. Lots of parking at the viewpoints
Written June 5, 2022
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Tin QC
Calgary, Canada319 contributions
May 2022
We walked from the Mile Zero monument all the way to Ogden Viewpoint Breakwater, just followed the path and the coastline. It was great!
Written June 5, 2022
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ROBERT S
Coquitlam, Canada813 contributions
Jan. 2022
We always go along this route when we are in Victoria. Depending on the season and the weather it is always different but always beautiful. Walk, cycle or drive it does not matter.
Written January 22, 2022
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Michael F
Qualicum Beach, Canada284 contributions
Sep. 2021
We started our journey in Duncan and spent our first night there, the next three nights we stayed in Victoria at Abigail's The drive along the coast was through Sooke stopping at Jordan River for lunch. Our forth and fifth night was in Port Renfrew, think Tofino in the 50's the last night we spent in Lake Cowichan, The whole trip could be be done in a day but you would be able to see anything,
Written September 29, 2021
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reneeauer
Vancouver, Canada48 contributions
Sep. 2021
You don't have to rush this trip. No one cares if you go a bit slow driving. Lots of amazing pictures you can take.
Written September 5, 2021
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dutchgirl54
Maple Ridge, Canada63 contributions
Aug. 2021
A must see when in Victoria, if you have a car. Beautiful views of Juan de Fuca Strait, the Olympic Peninsula and even Mt. Baker! Lots of great places to stop and walk down paths to overlooks or to the beach. Great photo opportunities. Traveled all the way around into Oak Bay which presented with lovely neighborhoods and beautiful homes!
Written August 15, 2021
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GrandTour340779
Calgary, Canada1 contribution
Heading to Victoria on July 26-29 planning to drive the scenic route. We are staying in Island travel In. Not sure where to start driving going to scenic route. Kindly please guide me to the direction. Thank you
Lin0515
New Castle, DE610 contributions
How long would it take to drive this route, not counting stops?
fred d
Friday Harbor, WA210 contributions
Victoria is on Vancouver Island and if you don't fly into the international airport 20 miles from town, your other options include Kenmore Air seaplane from downtown Seattle, Black Ball Ferry from Port Angeles, WA, Washington State ferry from Anacortes, or B.C. Ferries from Mainland B.C. Canada. If you don't fly in, plan on a full day each way.
CvonD
Walnut Creek, CA6 contributions
How longwould it take to travel this route from downtown Victoria to Butchart Garden with a few leisurely stops? We only have a rental car for the afternoon.
protravel1
White Rock, Canada358 contributions
At least an hour with no stops. I would budget 90-100 minutes if I were doing it.
travelbug898
Ottawa44 contributions
Heading to Victoria May 26th to 29th and staying at the Rialto. What are the tops suggestions on where to go to tour around by car or by foot? As well, evening suggestions such as any great restaurants and live entertainment in pubs?
joanie817
Vancouver, Canada50 contributions
Highly recommend the scenic Marine drive from Victoria to Oak Bay which will also show you the elegNt quiet side of Victoria.
Excellent restaurants are the 10 Acres Bistro or 10 Acres Kitchen for extremely fresh farm to table fare. The Fish Store at Fisherman’s Wharf for the freshest fish in a casual setting and for a more elegant seafood meal, Pescatores Restaurant (which I believe has now been taken over by the 10 Acres chain).
For a lively bar and music, I recommend the Irish Time Pub, Garrick’s Head Pub and. and the Bard & Banker Pub. Have fun!
Saylorfamily
Jacksonville36 contributions
From victoria does the scenic marine route go north,south, east or west.
HIstorybuff42
Victoria, Canada92 contributions
The route winds around the outside of the peninsula that has Downtown Victoria at its western end. Wonderful views across and along the Juan de Fuca Strait. Be sure to drive around the Cattle Point loop and out onto Clover Point. Stop at the Ogden Point breakwater for a walk out along the breakwater, and finish up with fish & chips at The Fish Shop at Fisherman's Wharf.
Judy B
Tifton, GA94 contributions
After a conference in Seattle, my daughter and I have one day to possibly take the ferry to Victoria. What should we plan to do in that limited amount of time? Are there bus tours we can access?
Ben L
Victoria, Canada159 contributions
Get off the morning Coho ferry boat or clipper at the inner harbour and walk to the Empress Hotel for breakfast. Then go to the Royal Museum for a couple of hours. Then walk along the waterfront to Fisherman's Wharf. Have a halibut fish and chips. Then get in the green or yellow tugboat and go back to the Empress. Then walk up and down Government Street going to Munroe's books (of Harry Potter fame) and coffee at Murchies. Then walk to Market Square try a Liege waffle at Wanna Waffle and then walk a block to Chinatown. If you have time pick up a box of Rogers chocolate to take home. I like Emily Carr House on the end of Government Street if time allows. Spend the rest of the day at Butchard Gardens. Bring a camera. Enjoy.
toddy60
crawley13 contributions
How much to rent bikes
olderthandirt42
98 contributions
I'm sorry, we never rented the bikes, so really cannot tell you
johnpJ0NB
Waterloo, Canada
where is there a description of the route and schedule
CowichanConnoisseur
Duncan, Canada272 contributions
Depends if you want the Scenic Marine Route in Victoria that follows the waterfront of Victoria & Oak Bay. You start near Ogden Point and follow the water east. 1/2 to 1 hour
The Pacific Marine Circle Route takes you from Victoria (Take signs to Sooke, Jordan River, Port Renfrew, then to Lake Cowichan, Duncan and back to Victoria). This will take you 5-6 hours driving but leave some time for stops. You only see the ocean occasionally but there are many interesting side trips near the main road.
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