George Hill Regional Park
Regional Park
Southern Gulf Islands
This 21-hectare park on North Pender Island is a favourite for both locals and visitors alike looking for a stunning view. Enjoy a challenging hike up the steep trail, through shady, dense forest, to an amazing 180-degree viewpoint overlooking Galiano, Mayne, and Salt Spring Islands. On a clear day, even the Olympic Mountains are visible! The park's only official trail is accessible from either Ogden Road or Upper Terrace Road.
Size: 21.7 hectares
Location: Upper Terrace Road on North Pender Island
Established: 2025
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
To help preserve the park:
- Keep your dog under control or on a leash.
- Stay on marked trails and do not disturb plants or animals.
- Clean up after your dog and take all your trash with you.
- Smoking is not allowed in parks or on trails.
- Motorized vehicles are not allowed.
- Camping, open fires, and alcohol are not allowed.
Activities
Difficulty Rating: Moderate
Hiking
Walking/Running
Wildflowers
Amenities
Bike rack
Parking
Parking lot
How to Get There
Upper Terrace Road Entrance: From the Otter Bay Ferry Terminal, take MacKinnon Road to Otter Bay Road. Once on Otter Bay Road, continue until you reach Port Washington Road and turn left. At the end of Port Washington Road, turn right onto Bridges Road and stay on it as it turns into Upper Terrace Road which leads to the park entrance.
Ogden Road Entrance: From the Otter Bay Ferry Terminal, take MacKinnon Road to Otter Bay Road. Once on Otter Bay Road, continue until you reach Port Washington Road and turn left. At the end of Port Washington Road, turn right onto Bridges Road and continue on it until it turns into Stanley Point Road. Continue on Stanley Point Road until you reach Walden Road. Veer left onto Walden Road and stay on it until it turns into Ogden Road, where you'll find the park entrance.
Ogden Road Entrance: From the Otter Bay Ferry Terminal, take MacKinnon Road to Otter Bay Road. Once on Otter Bay Road, continue until you reach Port Washington Road and turn left. At the end of Port Washington Road, turn right onto Bridges Road and continue on it until it turns into Stanley Point Road. Continue on Stanley Point Road until you reach Walden Road. Veer left onto Walden Road and stay on it until it turns into Ogden Road, where you'll find the park entrance.
