Spider Lake Provincial Park Near Horne Lake Caves, this warm water lake is noted for its excellent swimming. Motorized boats are prohibited. The park is also an ideal picnic destination. At the eastern end of the park is one of the finest panel of petroglyphs to be seen in British Columbia. Gowland Tod Park Located in the Highland District, the park encompasses 1200 hectares of Garry Oak, Arbutus and Douglas Fir forests.
All trails lead to incredible ocean views and wonderful spots to stretch out and have a picnic.
Moderately strenuous hikes to Jocelyn Hill from two different trailheads. Allow four to five hours for the hike. McDonald Park Located on the Saanich Peninsula, this park provides a forest retreat, perfect for camping and picnicking. This marine park, which is all of Portland Island, lies in the rain shadow of the Olympic Peninsula and Vancouver Island. Little rain falls during the summer, and plants growing on shallow soils must contend with long dry periods.