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on Victoria, British Columbia. In this DIY video, we'll be showing you scenic marine
drive by way of Dallas Road and showing you what to see once you arrive. Scenic
Marine Drive or Ocean Drive actually refers to Dallas Road. Dallas Road
runs across the west part of Victoria. Victoria's scenic ocean front walkway
follows Dallas Road and stretches from Ogden Point Breakwater to Ross Bay and
includes mile 0, Holland Point Park, Beacon Hill Park, and Clover Point Park. You
could walk or hike however, it is best if you have a car, bike, or go on a tour like a
pedicab or horse-drawn carriage. Hop-on/ hop-off buses like Big Bus offer
services around the west side of Victoria as well. To get directly to one
of the stops on Dallas Road by B.C. Transit bus, go on the B.C. transit website
and click on trip planner for your best route and times. To take a beautiful
scenic hike, try going to windy Clover Point. Clover Point is a starting point
for a walk along the Ross Bay Seawall, which is just about 3 kilometers. You can
also return by the Dallas Road access to the historic Ross Bay Cemetery and
walk back through the cemetery along some of the pretty neighboring streets.
There's also a lot of seagulls. Go see the seagulls up and close flying against the
wind.
Anywhere along Dallas Road, day or night, there are so many attractions. I've
listed attractions from north to south on Dallas Road. First place is Ogden
Point, then you can go to Holland Point Park. The Dallas Road Waterfront Trail;
this is great for hiking and again, Ross Bay cemetery, as part of that trail.
There's the Mile Zero monument which is a little off on Highway 1 and Dallas
Road, then you can go to Finlayson Point, Spiral Beach, and then Clover Point park.
As you continue on Dallas, it changes from Dallas Road to Hollywood Crescent
Road. Follow this road to Gonzales Bay and the Chinese Cemetery.
The Dallas Bay has a beach and it's located off of Crescent Road near the
south end of Foul Bay Road. Once you finished your visit to Gonzales Bay and the
Chinese Cemetery, continue on up back to a Crescent Road to King George
Terrace. On King George Terrace, stop at Anderson Hill Park. Here, you'll find
great views of the lighthouse. The Trial Islands lighthouse is operated by the
Canadian Coast Guard and is staffed by two full-time lightkeepers. The Trial
Island Lighthouse has been designated a heritage landmark in Canada. The view of
the lighthouse, with the backdrop of the Olympic Mountains, is phenomenal. Continue
on King George Terrace to Oak Bay Marina. Here, you can see views of Todd island,
Harris Island, and the Emily Islet. To return to downtown Victoria, continue on
King George Terrace to Oak Bay Avenue and then go north. This route will take about
two or more hours depending on your interest and activities.
Happy Travels!
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