Stroll, hike, zip, bike or shop until your heart's content

Bear Mountain Golf and Tennis Resort Community is the perfect hub for exploring southern Vancouver Island. Experience the rugged nature of the west coast with a hike up Mt. Finlayson, stroll through the gardens at Hatley Castle or zip through the trees at Adrenaline. Of course, retail therapy is never far away.

With most attractions within a quick drive, you can enjoy them all in one day.

Local Activities

Activity Type Distance & Directions
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Hiking
Goldstream Park 10 minutes Get more info
Mt. Finlayson 0 minutes Get more info
Francis King Regional Park 15 minutes Get more info
Galloping Goose Trail varies-closest 10 minutes Get more info
Gardens
The Butchart Gardens 30 minutes Get more info
Butterfly Gardens 30 minutes Get more info
Abkhazi Garden 30 minutes Get more info
Adventure Parks
Wild Play Adventure Park 10 minutes Get more info
Adrenaline Zipline Adventure Tours 30 minutes Get more info
Nature – Bird Sanctuary
Esquimalt Lagoon 25 minutes Get more info
Swimming
East Sooke Park-Sooke Potholes 40 minutes Get more info
National Historic Sites
Fort Rodd Hill 20 minutes Get more info
Hatley Castle and Gardens 20 minutes Get more info
Amusement Parks
All Fun Amusement Park (mini golf, go carts) 5 minutes Get more info
Rec Centres
Eagle Ridge Centre (bowling, water park, Kids Play Zone, mini golf, ice rink) 15 minutes Get more info
Sporting Events
Westhills Stadium (Rugby Canada, Rebels Football, Highlanders Soccer) 15 minutes Get more info
The Q Centre (Grizzlies Hockey, Shamrocks Lacrosse) 15 minutes Get more info
Casinos
Great Canadian Casino- View Royal 15 minutes Get more info
Racing
Western Speedway 5 minutes Get more info
Shopping
Millstream Village 10 minutes Get more info
Westshore Town Center 15 minutes Get more info
Movies & Theatre
Cineplex Odeon Westshore Cinemas 15 minutes Get more info
Isabelle Reader Theatre 15 minutes Get more info
Markets
Goldstream Farmer’s Market 15 minutes Get more info