Mount Douglas Park (PKOLS)
PKOLS / Mount Douglas
A 225-metre hilltop lookout with 360-degree views over Victoria, the Gulf Islands and the snowy peak of Mount Baker in the United States.
Mount Douglas lies in the Saanich district. Known to First Nations as PKOLS, it is a sacred site of the Saanich people. The summit, about 225 metres above sea level, offers a 360-degree panorama of downtown Victoria, Haro Strait and the Gulf Islands. On clear days you can see Mount Baker in Washington State and the Olympic Mountains beyond, making it a popular sunrise spot. You can drive to a car park near the top and walk a few minutes (during some morning hours the road is open to pedestrians only), or hike about 30–45 minutes up a forest trail from the base. There is a beach at the foot of the hill. Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day (summit road open at set times)
Nearby sights
- Victoria Chinatown & Fan Tan Alley
- Market Square & Lower Johnson
- Willows Beach & Oak Bay Village
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
- Government House Gardens
- Victoria Whale Watching
- Inner Harbour & Fairmont Empress