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At a Glance From its southern start in the cool, sheer canyon of the Goldstream River, the legendary Malahat Drive climbs the steep west side of the scenic Saanich Inlet. The vertical slopes of Vancouver Island s only eastern inlet were once a formidable barrier to early land travel between Victoria and the northern island. But no more. High above the water, this easy, smoothly paved ride boasts three panoramic viewpoints. And even if you don t normally gear down to gaze at scenery, you might want to check these out, especially the third one.