Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park
Regional Park
Metchosin
Albert Head Regional Park is a small lagoon and dune park that offers stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and features a unique cobble beach. It serves as a sanctuary for various bird species and is a popular place for family picnics, birdwatching, and beach combing.
Size: 7.10 hectares
Location: Delgada Road in Metchosin
Established: 1978
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Albert Head Regional Park Map [PDF/105KB]
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.
- Bicycles and motorized vehicles are not allowed.
- Camping, open fires, and alcohol are not allowed.
Activities
Difficulty Rating: Easy
Beach
Bird Watching
Walking/Running
Amenities
Parking lot
Public transit
Rest area
How to Get There
Follow the Trans-Canada Highway from Victoria, and take the Colwood exit. Follow the Island Highway, which turns into Sooke Road. From Sooke Road, turn left on Metchosin Road. Turn left on Farhill Road, which turns into Park Drive, then Delgada Road, which leads to the park entrance. Allow approximately 30 minutes driving time from Victoria.
Public Transportation
Take BC Transit bus #50 from Victoria to the Langford Exchange. Transfer to #54 or #55 to Metchosin Road at Farhill Road. The park is approximately a 400-metre walk from the bus stop. Contact BC Transit for schedule information.
