Clover Point to Ogden Point (3.8km) *SE Trailhead moved 6.3KM to Anderson Hill Park

Urban paved footpath with spectacular views of the ocean bluffs and marine traffic in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Footpath ONLY (bikes, roller bladers, skateboards and equestrians prohibited) hiker

The Trail

This is an urban paved trail along the  shoreline, bordered by low bluffs. It has  multiple access points along the city streets of Victoria.    Some access points have sloped laneways suitable for wheelchair access whereas other access points have only stairs.  All water crossings are bridged; at Ogden Point there is a breakwater extending approximately 700m into the ocean. Most of the trail is a wide paved parkway. Surrounding grassy areas may be wet and muddy during the rainy season.  The edges of the bluffs are bound by low fences and users are urged to stay back to preserve the vegetation and prevent erosion.  Markers every 500 meters show distances from the Clover Point Parking area.  This part of the trail is coincident with the TransCanada Trail or The Great Trail.

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Ocean Front  Scenery along the pathway

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Bluffs are subject to erosion

There are multiple shopping and restaurant options starting at Ogden Point Breakwater Restaurant. This is an urban trail with no camping along the route. There is one set of public washrooms along this stretch of trail. Benches and covered tabled areas along the route are numerous. Swimmers may want to go in at Steve Fonyo beach where the rocky shoreline has a sandy stretch of beach. The first 1.6 km is an off-leash dog park, so Fido will love this trail.  There are dog waste bags and garbage cans provided at multiple stations on route.

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Marilyn Bell Monument

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Mile Zer0 of the TransCanada or Great Trail which is where the VI Trail starts as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Driving Directions to and GPS Coordinates of the Trail Head

City of Victoria, Douglas Street to Dallas Road, Parking at Clover Point Kite Park

48° 24.188N 123° 20.961N

Parking 

Over 100 parking spots for cars/trucks with a circular drive through; might be busy on a nice summer day; no oversized or trailer parking; another parking area with angle parking available along Dallas Road

GPS Coordinates and Photograph of ENDPOINT of TRAIL

48° 24.906N 123 23.029W at the Breakwater Cafe

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Breakwater Café at Ogden Point

Other Trails in this Area

Beacon Hill Park

Other Web Links for info on this area

https://thegreattrail.ca/

 

As Recorded by Caroline Williams 

March 2017

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