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Swimming beach at Thetis Lake – Trans Canada Trail loop from View Royal

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Canada
British Columbia

Swimming beach at Thetis Lake – Trans Canada Trail loop from View Royal

Hard

27

riders

Swimming beach at Thetis Lake – Trans Canada Trail loop from View Royal

05:07

87.8km

1,150m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.5 km for 68 m

After 60.2 km for 84 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.12 km

Galloping Goose Trail and E&N Rail Trail Junction

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Here the E & N Rail Trail meets the Galloping Goose Trail.

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2

2.85 km

The Secret Trail

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3

3.62 km

Swimming beach at Thetis Lake

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At the southern tip of Thetis Lake, just a few steps from the parking lot, there is a small beach. All around you will find toilets, showers and picnic tables.

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4

5.92 km

Atkins Avenue trailhead

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There is a small gravel lot here with space for about five cars. This is a great spot to hop on the Galloping Goose Trail toward Victoria/Colwood or the E&N Rail Trail toward Langford.

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13.2 km

Humpback Reservoir

Lake

15.1 km

Waugh Creek Falls Viewpoint

Viewpoint

7

22.5 km

Trans Canada Trail

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8

26.0 km

Cowichan Valley Trail – Malahat Connector

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

South start of the Cowichan Valley Trail, part of the "Great Trail" across Canada. Lately it's even further south on the Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail. Beautiful terrain, hilly and pebbly paths. Often beautiful views of the bay Saanich Inlet.

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9

42.7 km

Picnic Area at West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Really good views over the lake and plenty of tables to have lunch at or a snack

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59.9 km

Mill Bay

Bay

11

71.6 km

Brentwood Bay Terminal

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Pay with cash or credit at the dock before loading. Public washrooms about 100m away from dock entrance.

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87.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.7 km

21.4 km

18.3 km

5.73 km

3.49 km

1.38 km

545 m

331 m

Surfaces

37.5 km

24.7 km

13.2 km

6.76 km

5.50 km

211 m

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