Victoria tour: Malahat Skywalk, waterfall, castle & beach picnic

Four stops in one morning: waterfall, skywalk, castle and coast

A full-day guided tour from Victoria visiting Goldstream Park's old-growth forest and hidden waterfall, the Malahat Skywalk rising 250 meters above the Saanich Inlet, a beach picnic, and Hatley Castle's rose and Japanese gardens. Includes private transportation, a licensed guide in English or French, and fresh lunch picked up en route. Total time is 6 hours including travel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore forest, skywalk, picnic, castle

• Visit Old Growth forest at Goldstream Park
• Walk through canyon to hidden waterfall
• Explore Malahat Skywalk and tower views
• Enjoy picnic at beach near Victoria
• Walk through gardens at Hatley Castle

The experience

The day starts in Goldstream Park, where a boardwalk and gravel path follow the Goldstream River through old-growth forest to a waterfall tucked into a small canyon. In fall, salmon migrate upstream to their spawning ground, and you can watch them move through the river. The walk is gentle and the forest surrounds you the whole way.

Next is the Malahat Skywalk, a 250-meter tower with a gentle sloped walkway that leads slowly to the top, where views open across the Saanich Inlet, peninsula and Salish Sea. The approach winds through Douglas fir and arbutus forest. On the way down, you can take a 7-story slide or walk the path back to a canteen and ice cream truck. Birds circle the tower throughout the day.

Before the final stop, you'll picnic on one of the nicest beaches around Victoria, with lunch picked up from Soul's Toast en route (they accommodate vegetarians and can arrange other dietary needs if you let them know ahead of time). Hatley Castle, built by the Dunsmuir family in the early 1900s as a Scottish-style residence, closes the day. The grounds include rose gardens, a native plant garden, Japanese gardens and Italian gardens, all set among old-growth giant trees. The castle appeared in X-Men and Deadpool films.

What’s included

• Private transportation with pickup.
• licensed guide in English or French.
• fresh lunch picked up en route.
• snacks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 12 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 46 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Island Trails Ecotours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want four distinct stops (old-growth forest, skywalk, beach, and castle) covered in one morning with a guide handling the route and logistics between each location.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (under 4).

What's the walk like at Goldstream Park?

Goldstream Park has a boardwalk and gravel path that follows the river through old-growth forest up to a waterfall in a small canyon. The walk is gentle, and in fall you can watch salmon migrating upstream to spawn.

How high is the Malahat Skywalk?

The Malahat Skywalk rises 250 meters above sea level. A gently sloped walkway leads you slowly to the top, where you see across the Saanich Inlet, peninsula and Salish Sea. You can take a 7-story slide down or walk back on the path.

What's included in the tour?

The tour includes private transportation, a licensed guide in English or French, fresh lunch picked up on the way to the beach picnic, and snacks. The total time is 6 hours including all travel between stops.

Can the tour accommodate dietary needs?

Lunch is picked up from Soul's Toast, which can accommodate vegetarians. For other dietary requirements, let the operator know before the tour so they can make different arrangements.

Is Hatley Castle accessible?

All areas and surfaces of the tour are wheelchair accessible, including the Hatley Castle grounds and gardens. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed.