Devonian Regional Park
Regional Park
Metchosin
Tucked between Metchosin farmlands, this small nature sanctuary offers a quiet refuge. This 16-hectare conservation area preserves many diverse habitats. By following the main Beach Trail, you will wind through woodlands and past Sherwood Creek, until you emerge at the open coast. Check out the cobble beach for spectacular views of Juan de Fuca Strait, Race Rocks and the Olympic Mountains or enjoy some bird watching at Sherwood Pond. If you're on horseback, enjoy the equestrian trail with its view over neighbouring meadows.
Size: 15.80 hectares
Location: William Head Road in Metchosin
Established: 1980
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Devonian Regional Park Map [PDF/135KB]
Activities
Difficulty Rating: Easy
Beach
Bird Watching
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Walking/Running
Amenities
Information kiosk
Parking lot
Parking, accessible
Picnic area
Public transit
Rest area
Toilet
Toilet, accessible
Wheelchair access
How to Get There
Follow the Trans-Canada Highway from Victoria, and take the Colwood exit. Follow the Old Island Highway, which turns into Sooke Road. From Sooke Road, turn left on Metchosin Road, which turns into William Head Road at the Happy Valley Road junction. Follow William Head Road to the park entrance on the left. Allow approximately 40 minutes driving time from Victoria.
Public Transportation
Take BC Transit bus #50 from Victoria to the Langford Exchange. Transfer to #54 or #55 to William Head Road at Lombard Drive. The bus stop is at the park entrance. Contact BC Transit for schedule information.
