Sight guide · Victoria · Canada
Visiting Galloping Goose Regional Trail
A former railway line turned into a 55 km walking and cycling trail from Vic West through suburbs, farmland and forest towards Sooke.
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Quick answer
Galloping Goose Regional Trail is a nature spot in Vic West and Songhees, Victoria. Allow 2 hours to a full day; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Nature
- Area
- Vic West and Songhees
- Time needed
- 2 hours to a full day
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, active, outdoors and nature
- Best months
- July–September
About Galloping Goose Regional Trail
A former railway line turned into a 55 km walking and cycling trail from Vic West through suburbs, farmland and forest towards Sooke. Near the city it is paved and flat; further west it passes trestle bridges and rivers.
Tip: Rent a bike downtown and ride out to the Selkirk Trestle and back for an easy first taste.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2 hours to a full day.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Vic West and Songhees, waterfront condos and hotels across the Johnson Street Bridge.
Best time to visit Galloping Goose Regional Trail
Galloping Goose Regional Trail is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- July: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- August: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- September: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Victoria has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Galloping Goose Regional Trail is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen BC Parliament Buildings and Fairmont Empress and afternoon tea.
- No. 15 of the 18 sights in our Victoria things-to-do list.
- Listed in free things to do in Victoria.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Victoria.
If you like Galloping Goose Regional Trail
- Butchart Gardens — Brentwood Bay, 2–4 hours
- Whale watching from the Inner Harbour — Inner Harbour and James Bay, 3 hours
- Beacon Hill Park — Inner Harbour and James Bay, 1–2 hours
- Dallas Road waterfront and Ogden Point Breakwater — Inner Harbour and James Bay, 1–2 hours
Staying near Galloping Goose Regional Trail
Stay in Vic West and Songhees ($$$) to walk here: waterfront condos and hotels across the Johnson Street Bridge. All areas to stay in Victoria.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Galloping Goose Regional Trail?
Plan 2 hours to a full day.
+Is Galloping Goose Regional Trail free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Galloping Goose Regional Trail?
July–September for the most comfortable weather. Rent a bike downtown and ride out to the Selkirk Trestle and back for an easy first taste.
+Do I need to book Galloping Goose Regional Trail in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.