Amazing nature walk in the park Victoria BC

TOURS
BOOK HERE
TRAVEL TIPS
CONTACT
ABOUT

Explore our short nature walk below, and if you have something different in mind, or special needs, please get in touch through our contact page!

Beacon Hill Park / Victoria, BC
Parksville 1h30

Come and explore what hides in this amazing park in the middle of the city. Beacon Hill has a lot of history to offer and a library of native plants and cultivated blooms as well that our guides will be happy to share with you. From edible berries, to rose gardens, petting farms and Sequoia, the beautiful Beacon Hill park is the perfect setting learn about plants, wildlife and history, all in one place.

Book your walk here

Or go back to all our tours here

      EXCELLENT  
   Based on 59 reviews 
    
 
 
 
   
 
 
       Posted on Airbnb  
   
   Heather 
 
 
 
 Verified Fantastic tour with Noémie today. We learnt so much about the flora and fauna of this beautiful place. Our three children loved it too thanks Noémie 🙂
  
 
      Posted on Airbnb  
   
   Kathy 
 
 
 
 Verified So much more than meets the eye!If I were ever to be stranded in the wild, this is the gal I’d stick close to. Noémie is a wealth of information when it comes to wilderness on this island; she has opened our eyes to the incredible symbiotic nature of a forest. From the variety of flora (so much of which is edible) and the way trees communicate with one another, to the array of fauna that make it their home, nature’s cycle of life is truly fascinating. Having recently moved to the island from Alberta, we are seeing the outdoors from an entirely new perspective. And, how beautiful it is. We will definitely be on future excursions with Noémie. 😀
  
 
      Posted on Airbnb  
   
   Megan 
 
 
 
 Verified We had the best nature walk with Noémie. They led us down a lovely trail and we learnt so much and it was great to interact with our surroundings. They were full of knowledge and fun anecdotes. We would recommend this to anyone visiting the island!
  
 
      Posted on Airbnb  
   
   Vanessa 
 
 
 
 Verified Great experience great value for money! She took me on the trip even though I was the only one signed up and it was great 😄 highly recommend when you’re new to the area!
  
 
      Posted on Airbnb  
   
   Sandra 
 
 
 
 Verified Great activity for all ages. Noemie is so knowledgeable, and it was great to learn from her. I would highly recommend this to everyone, and I would definitely take this tour again.
  
 
      Posted on Airbnb  
   
   Stephanie 
 
 
 
 Verified We came with two young kids- 5yo and 2yo and the hike was manageable for my older one. It was very informative and we liked that we could touch the different plants, ferns. lichens and moss. Noemie was very knowledgeable!
  
 
      Posted on Airbnb  
   
   Samer 
 
 
 
 Verified Noéme's tour was great! It was very informative and the info was presented in an exciting way. I'm someone who can easily get bored and yet I enjoyed this tour so much. Never knew that so many species live in these forests! I definitely recommend this to anyone visiting the island 👌
  
 
      Posted on Airbnb  
   
   Bonnie 
 
 
 
 Verified Really enjoyed or time with Noémie. She is very knowledgeable about all of the flora and fauna and explains what a unique ecosystem we are seeing. The trip can be accommodated to skill level. Moderate with some stairs and root scrambling. Wear sturdy shoes.
  
 
      Posted on Airbnb  
   
   Ginger 
 
 
 
 Verified Noemie is well versed in the flora and fauna of this area. Great details, good storytelling. We would recommend this hike to everyone.
  
 
      Posted on Airbnb  
   
   Molly 
 
 
 
 Verified This is a must do on Vancouver Island! We really enjoyed learning about the forests and the host couldn’t have been nicer. 10/10
  
 
  
  
 
     Verified by Trustindex  Trustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more

About us

Island Trails started out of a desire to do better. Do better for our planet and community, but also to participate in something bigger. We hope to inspire and leave you with a sense of awe and connection to our wild spaces. Through providing education on our rad Island adventures, or in the classroom, entertaining young minds. With ideas of interconnectivity and care for the natural world, there is something for all.

Imagine every step taking you deeper into the interconnected beauty of our Coastal Rainforest Ecosystem. Moving from the impressive canopy of the old growth forest to the vibrant Pacific Ocean. We’ll make sure nothing gets missed for you. Making the trip of a lifetime and leaving in awe of our natural wonders!

Land acknowledgment

We want to acknowledge and honour the places we operate in, and it’s history before sharing them with you. We are fortunate to be able to work, live and play on the traditional and unceeded territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən speaking peoples. Today known as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations, Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia’new, T’Sou-ke, W̱SÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples, the K’ómoks First Nation, including Sathloot, Sasitla, leeksun, Puledge, Cha’chae, and Tat’poos Peoples, Snuneymuxw, Snaw-naw-as, Quw’utsun, and Tla’amin First Nations. The first people have been looking after their lands for centuries before colonization. Hopefully we can help them continue this by supporting them and contribute to our common future in this special place we are fortunate to call home.

DonationS

We support and encourage multiple Non-profit organizations. Here are a few in case you wish to help us protect our beautiful and fragile ecosystmes.

ANCIENT FOREST ALLIANCE
working to protect BC’s endangered old-growth forests and to ensure a sustainable, value-added, second-growth forest industry.

SIERRA CLUB BC
supports people stewarding abundant ecosystems and a stable climate, while building resilient, equitable communities.

NERDY ABOUT NATURE
Through creating fun, engaging and informative content, I aim to inspire folks from all over Cascadia and beyond to get out and explore this world we all call home, regardless of their race, gender, sex, colour, creed, species or domain.