Island View Beach Regional Park
Regional Park
Central Saanich
Island View Beach Regional Park is located on the eastern shore of the Saanich Peninsula. It has a long sandy beach for exploring, picnicking, and swimming. The park features beach, dune, wetland, and shrub ecosystems, and is home to numerous resident and migratory bird species, and many fragile plants.
You can explore Island View Beach Regional Park on a circular route – start by heading north along the beach, then take one of the trails through the foredunes. On your way back, use the inland trail through the old salt marsh and back dunes, and stop at the picnic area for a snack.
During spring and autumn, seabirds and shorebirds visit Island View Beach while migrating. They feed on eelgrass and search for worms, clams, and other creatures in the sand at low tide. These birds are often tired from their long journey and need food and rest. Please watch them from a distance and keep dogs on the trail and on leash or under control.
Size: 48 hectares
Location: Homathko Road in Central Saanich
Established: 1966
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Island View Beach Regional Park Map [PDF/545KB]
Island View Beach Regional Park Campground Map [PDF/500KB]
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 outside of the campground, open fires outside of designated fire pits, and alcohol are not allowed.
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Activities
Difficulty Rating: Easy
Beach
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Hiking
Walking/Running
Amenities
Campground
Information kiosk
Parking lot
Parking, accessible
Picnic area
Picnic shelter
Picnic shelter, accessible
Rest area
Toilet
Toilet, accessible
Wheelchair access
How to Get There
Follow the Pat Bay Highway from Victoria. Turn right on Island View Road, then left on Homathko Road, which leads to the park entrance. Allow approximately 30 minutes driving time from Victoria.
- Map to Island View Beach Regional Park
- Directions to Parking lot
- 12km from the Victoria Airport
- 17km from Swartz Bay Ferry terminal
- 20km from downtown Victoria
- Easy bike commute from the Lochside Regional Trail
Island View Beach Park offers a self-contained RV and tent campground overlooking the beautiful Salish Sea on the Saanich Peninsula.
Campground
The Island View Beach Campground OPENS May 16, 2025. It operates seasonally from the Victoria Day long weekend in May to the Thanksgiving Day long weekend in October. Dogs must be on leash in the campground.
All sites at Island View Beach Campground must be reserved; there are no first-come first-serve sites.
Online Reservations
- Start booking online May 5, 2025 at 9am
The CRD’s secure online reservation site allows you to reserve and pay immediately for a campsite with no wait. Reservations can only be made up to 30 days in advance. You will first have to create an account.
- Reserve a Campsite
- How to Reserve a Campsite [PDF/2.6MB]
- Campground Reservation Rules [PDF/95KB]
- Campground Map [PDF/467KB]
- Campground Video Tour
Fees
- $25/night; $10 additional vehicle.
- Payable online by Visa or Mastercard. Payable on site by Visa, Mastercard or cash.
- Fees apply to all changes or cancellations.
Facilities and Services
The campground has 18 beach front RV sites, 5 treed tent trailer sites and 24 treed tent sites. All the camping sites are self-contained. The campground provides:
- Waterfront views
- Public garbage bins
- Pit toilets
- Drinking water station
- Picnic areas
- Group fire ring (for use only when a campfire ban is not in effect)
Campground Rules
- Maximum length of stay 14 days per calendar year.
- Reservations can only be made up to 30 days in advance.
- No more than 7 persons per campsite with a maximum of 4 adults.
- Quiet time 10pm to 7am.
- Generator use permitted 9 - 11am and 6 - 8pm.
- Checkout by 11am.
- Fires permitted in designated area only and only when a campfire ban is not in effect.
- Dogs on-leash in campground.
- Pick up your dog’s droppings.
- Alcohol not permitted outside campsite.
- Smoking is prohibited.
- Invasive Plant Management areas closed to visitors and pets.
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Accessibility Information
Island View Beach does not have any designated accessible campsites. Below is an outline of what to expect with regards to accessibility. View the image slideshow below, or download the Island View Beach Accessibility Info Guide [PDF/1.1MB] (PDF Screen reader friendly)
Entrance
The parking lot for Island View Beach is located along Homathko Road. A large portal sign is visible at the entrance to the park. Vehicular access routes into the park are paved.
Entrance
A CRD Parks sign is also visible along the Patricia Bay highway, both north and south bound just before the Island View Road intersection.
Parking Stalls
Eight accessible parking stalls are located along Homathko Rd. Stalls have a level, paved surface and are located near the access trail to the main picnic area and pit toilets.
Park Entrance, Trails, and Pathways
From the parking lot, level packed gravel pathways lead to the picnic area, pit toilets and beach front trail.
Park Entrance, Trails, and Pathways
A kiosk is located along the pathways and consists of a park map and interpretive information.
Pit Toilets
Two pit toilets are in the main area of the park close to the parking lot. Both are connected to a packed gravel pathway with a slight slope. Clear and level ground exists in the stalls and at the no threshold doorways. All stalls have door widths of 92cm (36”) and grab bars behind and beside the toilet. Toilet paper dispensers are closed-roll style, mounted above the side grab bar. Push lock buttons are located on the lever style door handles.
Garbage and Recycling Receptacles
Waste receptacles are in the main picnic area and along the accessible beach front trail. Receptacles are generally on a firm level surface.
Garbage and Recycling Receptacles
Waste receptacles are in the main picnic area and along the accessible beach front trail. Receptacles are generally on a firm level surface.
Picnic Shelter and Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are located throughout many areas of the park. Some tables have an accessible overhang. Picnic tables are on firm, level ground with an accessible pathway.
Picnic Shelter and Picnic Tables
A picnic shelter is in the main field area of the park. Firm, packed gravel pathways connect accessible parking with the shelter. The shelter has several picnic tables with accessible ends.
Beach Front Accessible Trail
The beach front accessible trail is a wide, packed gravel trail approximately 1km in length.
Beach Front Accessible Trail
Interpretive signage is present along the start of the trail.
Beach Front Accessible Trail
Rest areas with benches are located along the route. The trail also connects with the Island View Beach Campground.
