Mountains of Victoria, Part 2: Anderson Hill Park

Main entrance to Anderson Hill Park

Anderson Hill Park, in Oak Bay, is another place I didn't know about. It features a wide open hill with views of McNeill Bay and the Trial Islands.  I found my way in from Transit Road though there is a main entrance on Island road. As far as I can tell you can only park on Transit Road or Beach Drive.

Panorama from the top 

It is a short hike through sometimes overgrown trails along backyard fences. There are good views from the lookout along the way. The real payoff is at the top though. Plenty of benches to sit down on and enjoy the views of the Trial Islands and beyond. There are also views east to Discovery Island but the benches don't face that way.

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