Scenic Marine Route

Scenic Marine Route

Scenic Marine Route
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Scenic running and hiking trail along the Pacific.
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Elizabeth B
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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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operalover939
Toronto, Canada2,938 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
We began our drive at Dallas Road and Douglas Street, mile 0 of the Trans Canada Highway, and proceeded through Beacon Hill Park to Ross Bay. There we got out, walked through the cemetery parallel to Dallas Road, and returned on the promenade above the beach. In the bright sun it seemed warmer than it was, but we were astonished to see two young men strip to their swimming trunks and enter the water to swim. On February 19th! Even in summer the water in Ross Bay is cold! We also saw a few sun bathers on the beach. On we drove to the Chinese Cemetery at Harling Point, where we walked for a bit, enjoying the sunshine. The Olympic mountains were very clear, and the Cascades were visible as well. From the viewpoint on King George Terrace we got as clear a view of Mt Baker as we have ever had: magnificent! We drove on along Beach Drive, with Shoal Bay on the right, and soon entered the grounds of the Victoria Golf Club. A good many golfers were taking advantage of the spring weather to play a round. Having some business on Oak Bay Avenue, we left Beach Drive at Windsor. It may be winter in most of Canada, but it is glorious spring in Victoria, and Marine Drive looked as great as ever.
Written February 20, 2020
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gulfcoastbreezes
St. Petersburg, FL136 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
We were driving from Victoria to Sidney and followed the Scenic Marine route. The day was cloudy and rainy with quite a breeze but that did not deter the local BC folks. They were out with their children and dogs walking on sidewalks, playing on the beaches and on playgrounds. Those BC folks are very hardy. The houses on the drive were beautiful. Had an unexpected surprise when a mother deer and two fawns crossed the road in front of us.
Written March 8, 2020
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Usia2014
Calgary, Canada1,955 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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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McMarshal
Vancouver Island, Canada273 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
First, if you do this route, be slow and careful. There are pedestrians crossing and cyclists sharing your narrow lane. Second, take the turnouts to park at various viewpoints and truly take in the views and breathe in the ocean air.

Getting from downtown to Ten Mile Point (just past Cadboro Bay) is about 16km (aka 10 miles!). It's a great bike ride (watch out for the obtuse motorists) or slow drive. Totally worth doing a few times over!
Written October 23, 2020
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RohitSin
Vancouver, Canada34 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
we really enjoyed this drive, it's a great way to spend a few hours driving around. You can stop at any of the many beach sides and have a picnic or just sit around and enjoy the sites and sounds of the ocean. Loved it.
Written August 5, 2020
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dutchgirl54
Maple Ridge, Canada63 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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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Jim J
Alberta, Canada115 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2015 • Couples
The Pacific Marine Circle Route is a driving tour from Victoria to Sooke, to Port Renfrew, Lake Cowichan, Duncan and back to Victoria. With stops in Sooke and lunch in Port Renfrew, and some sightseeing along the way, the drive will take a full 9am - 5:30pm day. The drive consists of a scenic coastal drive from Sooke trough Jordan River to Port Renfrew where a very good lunch can be had in the Port Renfrew Hotel on the harbour. The drive from Port Renfrew to Lake Cowichan is a winding road with many one way bridges through sparsely inhabited hilly backcountry. It is a great way to spend a day if you enjoy driving tours and exploring new places.
Written March 29, 2015
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bytowntraveler
Victoria, Canada376 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Couples
Having lived here in Victoria for 20 years, it still brings a smile to my face when I drive this route. When you're in Victoria, this is a "must do", regardless of whether you're in a car or a tour bus.

Along the way there are numerous lovely spots to pull over and drink it all in. Here are some highlights for me:
- a walk along the breakwater
- a stop at Clover Point to look across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Washington state
- lunch at the Marina restaurant
- a stop at Cattle Point

AND, do make sure that when you make this drive you do it in a counter-clockwise direction so that the ocean is on your right.
Written May 30, 2018
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TerryDodds
Victoria, Canada38 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Family
When my family from Montana visited, we rented electric bikes from Pedago in Oak Bay because they wanted to really enjoy the trip along the water. Pedago gave us a great deal and quick lessons on how to ride an electric bike. Their rental fee was very reasonable and they were generous on when the bikes had to be returned. We started at the Oak Bay Marina and then followed the road all the way to the Johnson Street Bridge. The bikes enabled us to make frequent stops for photos and to view the scenery without worrying about parking. After the bridge we picked up one of the many wonderful Victoria bike trails along and over the harbor, to Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, across the Blenkinsop wetlands, the trail around the bottom of Mt. Doug (again back on the water view), through Cadboro Bay and the Uplands for more great water view. Finally, back to the marina and bike store and to the Penny Farthling pub on Oak Bay Avenue. This is the way to do the scenic marine route! All in 3 hours and not too tired!
Written January 4, 2018
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