Views of Victoria and surrounding areas. Stargazing Saturdays nights, daily tours. Tour the awesome 1.8-metre Plaskett Telescope
Dominion Observatory

 

 

Located in central Saanich on top of Mount Newton John Dean Park protects
one of the last stands of old-growth Douglas fir on the Saanich Peninsula.
Approximately 6 km of hiking trails, though pristine wilderness with
spectacular views. Camping is not permitted.
According to native oral history, this mountain area allowed the people to
survive a Great Flood by securing their canoes with a cedar rope to its
summit until the floodwaters receded.
Hike in a pristine wilderness environment and enjoy spectacular views.
John Dean Park protects one of the last stands of old-growth Douglas fir
and Garry oak on the Saanich Peninsula.
For more info about Tod Inlet and Gowlland Tod Provincial Park
visit the official
BC Parks Website
Jarrett Teague Blessings in Plenty: A Life and Park History
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