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Matheson Lake Regional Park

This neighbour to Roche Cove Regional Park and the Galloping Goose Regional Trail offers nature appreciation, hiking, swimming and fishing.

Website:
https://www.crd.bc.ca/parks-recreation-culture/parks-trails/find-park-trail/matheson-lake
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Contact Information
Address:
Matheson Lake Regional Park, Matheson Lake Park Road, Victoria, BC, Canada
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Description

This neighbour to Roche Cove Regional Park and the Galloping Goose Regional Trail offers nature appreciation, hiking, swimming and fishing.

Features
Picturesque lake set behind forested hills
Lake is stocked with catchable Rainbow Trout
Several kilometres of trails, including the Galloping Goose Regional Trail

Trail Rating: Moderate
Size: 156.97 hectares
Location: Matheson Lake Park Road in Metchosin
Established: 1994
Hours: Sunrise to sunset

 

Things to Do
On a hot summer day, Matheson Lake is a perfect place to enjoy a refreshing dip and a picnic at the sandy beach area.
In any season, hikers can enjoy the loop trail around the lake, or explore the Galloping Goose Regional Trail, which leads to adjacent Roche Cove Regional Park and points further afield.

Matheson Lake is an excellent starting point for a cycle day trip on the Galloping Goose Trail

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