Sea to Sea Regional Park

Sea to Sea is one of the largest CRD regional parks, covering nearly 4,000 hectares. This Regional Wilderness Area provides excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation while allowing visitors to connect with nature. It is part of the Sea to Sea Green Blue Belt, a corridor of protected green space that links Saanich Inlet in the east to Juan de Fuca Strait in the west. The park offers stunning views from the peaks of Mount Manuel Quimper and Mount Brule. Please note that dogs must be kept on a leash in Sea to Sea Regional Park. 

Size: 4,000 hectares
Location: Harbourview Road in Sooke
Established: 2001
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset 
Sea to Sea Regional Park - Lakes Section Map [PDF/3.5MB]
Sea to Sea Regional Park - Mount Manuel Quimper Section Map [PDF/1.3MB]

Mount Manuel Quimper

Hike or bike 5.6 kilometer to the summit of Mount Manuel Quimper for panoramic mountain views and the former fire lookout built by the BC Forest Service in the 1950s.

Mount Brule

Take a shorter 3 kilometer trek to Mount Brule for spectacular views of Sooke Basin, East Sooke Regional Park, and the Olympic Mountains.

Lakes Section

Hike Empress Mountain, one of the highest peaks in the area, for a great view of Mount Manuel Quimper and Mount Brule. You can also explore the scenic Crabapple, Grass, Peden, or Shields lakes.

Mountain Biking

The mountain bike trails in Sea to Sea Regional Park range from easy (green circle) to expert (double black diamond) and are designed to take advantage of the park’s exposed rock formations, offering exciting features like drops and jumps. Learn more about mountain bike trail ratings and check out the CRD's Mountain Biking Guidelines.

Help Reduce Human-Wildlife Conflicts

We share these natural areas with large carnivores such as bears, cougars, and wolves. Below are some ways to help reduce human-wildlife conflict.

• Stay alert. Wildlife may be in the area. Watch for signs such as tracks, claw marks on trees and scat.
• Make noise to avoid surprise encounters, especially around blind corners and areas with dense vegetation.
• Do not approach or feed wildlife. Keep a minimum viewing distance of 100 m from bears, cougars, and wolves and 30 m from other animals.
• Dogs must be kept on leash at all times to reduce the risk of encounters with large carnivores.
• Do not leave children or pets unattended.

You can report wildlife-human interactions where public safety may be at risk to the BC Conservation Officer Service at 1.800.663.9453.

• Reporting human-wildlife conflict
• Learn About Staying Safe Around Wildlife
• WildSafe BC

To help preserve the park:

• Keep your dog 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.

Related Content

• Ayum Creek, Kapoor, Sea to Sea, and Sooke Potholes Regional Parks Management Plan 2010 [PDF/6MB]