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Aerie Resort near the top of the Malahat Drive north of Victoria British Columbia
Malahat Travel & Tourism Accommodations, Activities, Attractions, Restaurants & Information

The Malahat Drive begins at Goldstream Park just north of Victoria on Highway #1, with a steady climb up this beautiful mountain drive. Views from the Malahat scenic lookouts and accommodations are amoung the most beautiful anywhere in the world. The Malahat overlooks Saanich Peninsula a deep water fjord that extends from just north of Victoria to the end of the Saanich Peninsula. From the Malahat you can see over the Saanich Peninsula and out into the Gulf and San Juan Islands. This is truly one of the most spectacular views anywhere and you are just minutes from the heart of Victoria.

Goldstream Park just at the start of the Malahat Drive leaving Victoria is well worth the visit. It is home to the spawning grounds for salmon and each fall provides a wonder of nature for all to behold. First come the salmon and then the eagles. Thousands of salmon followed by hundreds of eagles. The Park also has a interpretive nature centre which is well worth the visit.
Aerie Resort, Malahat British Columbia
View of Saanich Inlet a deep fjord as seen from the Aerie Resort
View of Saanich Inlet, Malahat BC

There are trails throughout the park and just past the nature centre is the estuary leading into Saanich Inlet. It is here where eagles feed on the Salmon. Just behind the park is Mount Finlayson which is a popular hiking spot for many locals. It is quite a climb but offers spectacular views. In the park, just to the West of the highway, a short walk takes you to little Niagara Falls. The water tumbles down the cliff and then dissappears underground before running into the Goldstream River and then into Saanich Inlet.

There are numerous accommodations as you prceed up the Malahat and some excellent places to eat. Be sure to stop at the summit viewpoint, which is the second pullout on the right as you head north on the Malahat. The viewpoint is separated from the highway by a large rock.

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