This is a beautifully scenic little running trail that I take every time I'm in Sidney visiting my mom. It is a nice little 5-6 km route to the end of Lochside and back into Sidney. On a clear day there is a great view of Mount Baker and of course the gulf islands. More

GreaterVictoria residents are so fortunate to have this safe cycling trail which connects to the Galloping Goose trail. I only wish the wind was at my back on the way home! More

Ride up to Sidney for lunch! Nice trail, safe for everyone. Old rail line- no cars to speak of.... More

Victoria has a great network of cycling trails, and the Lochside Trail is part of it. It connects downtown Victoria with the Sidney ferry terminal (and further west to Sooke), and is fun to go the whole way or just part. Whichever you do, take a break at Mattick's farm to shop, relax, and eat an ice cream - well... More

The nice thing about this trail is you can get on it wherever you want, and travel for as little or as far. The landscape of the farms changes with the seasons, therefore, calling one back to the same area for another visual delight. the pumpkin fields in the fall are awash with a sea of orange, breathtaking especially when... More

This trail runs from Sidney to Victoria, a distance of some 30 km. Walkers share with cyclists, but it's wide and smooth. Mostly through farmland, but some urban sections. You almost have to go both ways on the trail - there's no reasonable alternative return. More

The Lochside Trail runs from Sidney to Victoria and is an easy trail 29 km long. Originally an old railway line, now converted into a recreational trail, this lovely walking, biking, birdwatching, running trail passes through beaches, farmlands, a nature sanctuary, old wooden trestle bridges, the odd horse, fat pigs and urban neighbourhoods. The Trail is partly paved and you... More