Pacific Spirit Regional Park

Amazing urban forest/park in the heart of Vancouver. I take my dog through these trails daily - great mix of leashed and off-leash trails. Nice way to escape from the hustle and bustle of a city for an hour.

A really beautiful park just a few minutes by walk from campus. I love the vegetation and the fact it is full of blackberry bushes you can just pick and eat. The trails are easy to follow. I wish I would have more time to explore the full area.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Pacific Spirit Regional Park, located in UBC, and I must say it is a truly stunning park. It's the perfect place to take your furry friend for a walk and enjoy the serene surroundings. The park offers a variety of trails suitable for walking, jogging, and even running, catering to different preferences and fitness levels. As you explore the park, you'll come across majestic old trees that add to the park's charm. If you prefer a change of scenery from the lush greenery, you can head towards the seaside, which provides an ideal spot for a delightful picnic. With the current weather, it's the perfect time to indulge in some barbecuing or even sunbathing. Pacific Spirit Regional Park is a vast and beautiful park that offers a tranquil environment to relax and appreciate the breathtaking nature of Vancouver.

We logged close to 5 miles just in a fraction of the park - it is a huge place! Locals take full advantage of the trails for juggling, walking, with dog or on bike. It is a cool place to exercise and relax on hot summer days.

Huge park! A lot of trails in the park, mostly leash optional, and some are leash-required, and most of trails are in the shade, you can make it a long or short walk as you like! Very well maintained and well marked! My dog loved it!

A comprehensive review for dog owners, cyclists, walkers, and parents! Pacific Spirit Park is an oasis within our city. DOG OWNERS: this is heaven on earth for dogs! There are many off leash trails to choose from, all of them are clearly marked at the junction points. Please note that Park Rangers frequent the off leash trails because your dog must be under your complete control when off leash; meaning they have no aggression issues and have excellent recall. I have seen fines issued to pup parents who should not have had their pups off leash, they are steep! For dog owners with pups that don’t have good recall, or have anxiety/aggression issues: there are many leashed trails to choose from and these are the safest for your pup and for all the dogs enjoying the park. If you are working on off leash manners or recall with your pup who is anxious/aggressive I would highly consider you choose to muzzle them for their safety and for the safety of everyone else. I have personally witnessed several dog attacks within the park, where the dog parent of the anxious/aggressive dog never thought their dog would take it as far as an attack; but this park has a lot of foot traffic, a lot of dogs and it’s a lot of stimulation for a dog who’s trying to work through these issues. CYCLISTS: this is NOT the park for you if you want to feel like you’re mountain biking. ALL of the cycling trails are shared with dogs and pedestrians. I have witnessed a cyclist who was going way too fast for this environment and took out a toddler stumbling along the path. It was horrible to witness and awful for both the parents of the very hurt child and for the cyclist who felt embarrassed at how insanely fast they were going. I have also seen cyclists going way too fast downhill and fly off their bikes because a dog appears on the path from being in the woods, again this is not the place for ‘mountain biking’ type of cycling. Having said that, it is a great place to take your children or enjoy the park yourself for a beautiful scenic ride. There are many trails that bikes are allowed on and they all connect to main roadways so no dismounting is needed. WALKERS: this is probably one of the most beautiful parks to walk through. Some of the trails are breathtaking in all seasons. If you are someone who is afraid of dogs: stick to the leashed paths. If dogs make you scream, jump, hide behind trees, or people, the off leash trails are not for you. This behaviour is not fair to anyone trying to have a nice relaxing walk with their pup who is behaving perfectly normal, but are simply just walking past you. WALKERS WITH MOBILITY ISSUES: there are many paths in the park that have rough terrain, tree roots sticking out, plus dogs who are off leash either running or walking with their owners. If you are someone who needs assistance when walking, it is safest to stick to the Powerline Trail. It is nice and wide, tightly packed with gravel and has fences on both sides for extra assistance. PARENTS: this is something so magical to share with your children within Vancouver. However, on a busy sunny day it can be packed. If your children are not used to animals, stick to the leashed trails. Dogs are curious creatures by nature and will approach to smell, especially small children, it’s completely normal behaviour and they keep walking after but having a screaming parent run towards their child ‘fearing for their life’ is not conducive to a peaceful environment. If you are trying to expose your children to dogs, this is the place to do it! I have had countless lovely experiences with parents who ask if my dog is friendly enough for their child/toddler to approach (he is the gentlest dog ever) and they have had an opportunity to pet and cuddle and play with him and everyone walks away happy! This park is a MUST DO in Vancouver!

Today's hike through Pacific Spirit Regional Park was nothing less than awesome! It was my first time (son & friend had been there several times). The trails are very easy, marked well with signs and maps, well maintained, no steep slopes, tons of well behaved dogs with proud owners (grin). This is an easy, picturesque beautiful walking place. Highly recommended.

A beautiful, clean, and well cared for park consisting of winding trails to accommodate walkers, runners, cyclists, and pets. Many intersections and options to always have a unique experience. It is very serene and highlights the unique beauty of the Pacific Northwest Coastal rainforest.

One of the best parks for dogs because they can get off-leash (on most of the trails). I wish there trails like these in the States, but liability for dogs and non-dog owners is a priority so our leash laws are more strict. I loved being able to stroll through the forested areas and enjoy being surrounded by tall evergreen trees. I was there on a weekday around 10am and still encountered many pedestrians and dogs. I can only imagine how crowded it could be on a weekend. The pupper gives this park a 7 out of 5.

This is a nice park, it's not too crowded and has some nice scenery. I've only biked here but it is very popular with walkers (dog walkers) runners etc. There are quite a lot of trails here as well, I really should it explore it more in the future.

Nice cool shaded area for walking around and exploring nature near UBC. Parking is available on the sides of most of the roads. There are also a few small lots, such as one on W.16th Avenue. Several trails crisscross the place. The trails are mostly flat, until the very N end (N of Chancellor Blvd.), where things can get a bit sloped, and by sloped I mean stairs as well. Great views of the North Shore if one makes it to the water. 2 bad things about the park. 3 major roads cut right across the area, and there aren't always crosswalks. Traffic is very light though, so crossing the road isn't terribly difficult. The other nuisance is that the University Golf Club is smack in the middle of one of the sections. Not the fault of the golf course of course, but something to keep in mind when planning a hiking route. Some of the sections are remote enough to avoid the noise of traffic, which is nice as well.

While visiting the Vancouver (not our first time) we decided to explore the trails in this park. They are awesome. Very well maintained.

Nice park to walk down to Wreck's beach. It's somewhat hidden to enter but easy parking off the paved road.

Pacific Spirit Regional Park is a 763* hectare wooded park, located on the University Endowment Lands, in the Dunbar/Point Grey neighbourhoods.  It has over 70km of walking trails, 50km of which allow cycling and horseback riding, and dogs are allowed off-leash.  Having grown up in the Dunbar neighbourhood, I often rode my bike through the woods with friends, and I even remember the opening of the park in 1989.  However, I haven't been to Pacific Spirit Park in at least 20 years, when I moved away from the area, so when my friends and I were deciding on where to go for our hopefully-weekly walk/hike, I suggested Pacific Spirit, as some of us are just starting our fitness journey, so we wanted something long, but not too strenuous.  While far for all of us to get to (we were coming from Downtown/South Vancouver/Burnaby), Pacific Spirit was at least somewhat transit accessible, with the #25 bus (and others) passing by the park (there was also plenty of parking in the nearby areas).  There are several entrances, and we chose one on West 16th Avenue.  There are also many trails within the park, and according to https://www.vancouvertrails.com/, there is a 10km loop, which we had planned on taking, but we ended up walking parts of various trails, starting at the entrance to the Sasamat Trail, for approximately 8.5km in two hours.  It was a lovely walk, and due to lack of elevation, it is perfect for people who don't want a strenuous hike.  I hope I won't let another 20 years pass before I go back! *This figure is from the Pacific Spirit Park Society webpage, but I have seen various figures quoted. [Yelp collections: Parks and Gardens; Hiking]

I think trail wise, it's boring. But I thank government maintained very well in this Covid era and we can enjoy being in forest without traveling. There are lots of people who doesn't keep the rule of leash or unleash zone. One dog jumped me with muddy feet and my jackets became so dirty. Lucky as I had water bottle and wipes to clean up.

It is a nice place to walk and hang out with friends. There is a lot of variety to be able to explore. The regulations here are not too strict also. And it is also nice to go to considering that it is literally next to the city. Peaceful park.

Great spot for a morning hike! A friend and I went on a beautiful Monday morning. We started at the Cleveland Trail entrance (where there's a nice bathroom and water bottle filling station), made our way to Salish Trail and then veered off to the right to Spanish Trail. Spanish Trail was the most beautiful section of our hike, hands down. Stunning tall trees all along the path. We loved that we kept passing dogs, some on leashes and others roaming free and friendly. The best! The trails were pretty easy. We had one incline on the way back, I believe on Salish, and other than that, it was well paved paths on fairly flat ground. Really enjoyed our hike, and I'd feel safe enough to hike there solo if ever the opportunity arose.

Lovely place to walk and reflect, they've got lots of areas to explore! Pros: Close to downtown Gorgeous nature at ever turn Lots of trails to choose from Dogs allowed off leash Cons - parking is limited to the street/ side parking - heavy traffic depending on the day

Lovely park with lots of intersecting trails. It's possible to just take a quick walk down one trail or spend hours getting lost in the trails depending on what you're looking for. Location close to UBC is convenient but there is traffic just outside of the park which can be heard depending on where you are.

A couple parking lots and lots of street parkings as well. Washroom but no soap, tons of different trails to hike and walk. Some let you bike and horseback ride in the trails, but not all of them. It's on the Musqueam nation's territory and it's what divides UBC from Vancouver. Was a nature preserve before but it's now open for public use. Pacific Spirit Regional Park Society and the Greater Vancouver Department maintains this park. Lots of different wildlife from salmon, deer, squirrels, salamander, tree frogs, owls, eagles, skunks, coyotes, etc. They have cedar, hemlock, elderberries, bitter cherry, thimbleberries, salmonberries, and more. It's an amazing place and I highly recommend. Great for stress relief. Good for spending time alone, in pairs, small groups, large groups, kids, and some trails are fine for seniors too.

Such a wide variety of trails available! We ended up doing the perimeter of the north trails which was approx 8.8kms long (round trip). It was great! You'll find a trail here for everyone for sure! Flat areas, uphill, downhill, stairs, bike trails, dog-friendly... great place to work up a sweat!

The place just feeds my soul - the beauty of peace of the surrounding woodland is all you could ask for to ease your busy mind and take you away from every day cares - wooded bliss

Nice easy flat trails for a peaceful walk or run, great for walking the dog! Not particularly scenic (there's no waterfalls or great views), but the trees themselves make it for a lovely stroll. Warning: do not go alone (mainly if you're female) as there have been mishaps reported here. Seriously! Mainly early in the morning or little later in the day when there's less people around and it gets darker. Other than that, enjoy the fresh scent of the trees!

Pacific Spirit Regional Park is a wonderful place to disappear for a wile. You can go for a short walk or a full day excursion! The park more or less surrounds the entire UBC campus. You can spend your time walking the beaches along Wreck Beach or wander the forests on the other side of UBC. A great long walk is to start at trail number 7 for wreck Beach and walk the entire length of the beach until you get to Spanish Banks. From there cross the parking lot and head into the forest. You can then take the forest trails all the way back to Marine Drive near the Historic Monument. From here you just do a little bit of walking on the side of the road until you get back to your car. Doing this gives you around an 18km loop and you are able to stay off roads for the most part while you do it if you take the correct trails. Make sure to grab a trail map before you go. Personally I enjoy Wreck Beach much more in the Fall to Spring time when it is too cold for the clothing to come off. If you are a fan of Clothing Optional Beaches though this would be a great place to get a tan in the summer. Make sure to wear enough sun tan lotion though!

I am writing this from a dog owner's perspective - Cairo and I we love it here. There are tons of off-leash trails in the park and the dog owners are all very friendly and easy-going. It is just a treat not having to worry about dogs running into the street as we are protected by the beautiful forest. Cairo enjoys the freedom and I love watching him bounce off to sniff the new-fallen branches and make his mark on damp decomposing leaves; and as for myself, what a great way to make peace with myself in this tranquil oasis. Cheerio~

Truly stunning place to spend an hour or two walking your dog off leash. One of the highlights of Vancouver's landscape. A day here alongside a walk on the seawall gets you the whole Vancouver shabang.

This is a great park with lots of nice trails cross-crossing the area near UBC, and extending down near to Spanish Banks Beach. There aren't really formal parking areas, just spots on the road, so on weekends or nice days it can get quite crowded! There aren't too many bathrooms except a couple of port-a-potties scattered at the trailheads. And not a lot of water, so you may want to pack that - especially if you bring your dog to one of the many off-leash trails! Most of the streams have been fenced off to protect fish population, so you can't always count on water for pups with that. It's an awesome park, but snow melts more slowly there so trails can be extremely icy in the winter! There isn't always good signage for where you are, so I'd suggest snapping a photo of the park map at one of the trailheads.

I love this park and was so excited to go for a walk on the first sunny day after all the rain we've had. Everyone else felt the same way because it was packed! There were cylists, walkers, runners and lots of dogs. Why 3 stars? 1. Tons of dog poop everywhere. I own a dog and find it absolutely disgusting other people don't pick up after their dogs. It makes all of us dog owners look bad. If you let your dog roam out of sight from you, that's not ok because your dog might poop and you don't know it. 2. Dogs that go off the trails into the restricted areas. It's an ecosystem...it is not a giant toilet for your dog. If your dog has no manners and can't stay on the trail, it should be on a leash. 3. Please have your dog on leash in the leash required trails. There are dogs that are reactive and they deserve to be out in nature enjoying themselves too. While walking we heard several dogs barking aggressively and then yelping (not this type of Yelp!) and more barking and dog yelping. Clearly there was a dog attack or a few while on the 2hr walk. We saw so many dogs off leash on the leash required sections. 4. It was super muddy due to the rain. Would have liked if they used mixed materials (mix with gravel?) so it doesn't get super muddy. 5. Rude cyclists. We heard one coming up behind us and literally stopped, had our dog over to the side and waited. He zipped by, no "to the left", no "thank you", nothing. Are you kidding me? If we had to move over to make room for you to go, don't you think you should be slowing down because it means the trail is that narrow AND that you should have said something. Imagine if we had our headphones on or didn't hear him coming and kept walking. He would have either had to brake hard (around a bend) or just smash right into us. It's a shared trail. SLOW DOWN! Be vocal, thank people, give them a heads up etc. 6. This was the biggest pet peeve while on the walk: people who take stuff from the forest. There were people cutting/breaking and bagging tree branches to make Christmas decorations or wreaths or whatever. I've never seen this happen before so I assume it's for decorations because who else shamelessly does it and tells everyone on the trail what they're doing. Clearly not setting a good example for the kids that were with them either. Most people know that when you visit a forest, you "leave no trace". Clearly trampled on branches on the ground and bags of branches aren't a part of that. Also, how effing cheap are you?!?!?! Go buy a wreath. Or go ask a neighbor if it's ok to have some cuttings. Also, let's say she makes the argument "Oh but I only took a bag". Imagine if every other selfish person also "just" took a bag. Even with my 6 complaints, we had a wonderful walk even though it was freezing!!! It's always nice to get into the woods and just enjoy nature, give the dog a romp, not hear cars, exercise etc.

I originally checked into this park so I could remember which park we loved when we were visiting so we could check it out again next time, but I figured it was worth a review. It was a little confusing figuring out where the park "started", but once we parked on the street and found a map, we saw there are entry points all over the place. We spent at least an hour or so wandering trails and only explored a tiny fraction of them. Saw lots of dogs, a handful of bicycle riders (some nicer than others), and the world's smelliest outhouse.. I swear the smell lingered on my husband for a couple minutes after he got out. But, overall, the park is lovely. I'm jealous of the people who live around there that get to use the trails all the time.

Bought a bike in the summer and drove out here and found free parking at the parking lot at the end of Spanish Banks which was awesome. It was quite the hill to trek up with pushing the bike up at that entrance though. Loved cruising around. Don't take a selfie while pedaling as you may just go flying off as I almost did 'cause of the rocky pathways. I would stop and move the slugs out of the way. Many trails to choose from though poorly identifiable 'cause we got lost going off trail and it was a guessing game coming back on. If they fix the signage then 5 stars.

We got lost even though we had a map, which is hard to read. Trails were beautiful and we enjoyed the many different ones. However, the trail at one point has you cross a major divided hwy down to a clothing optional beach. The trail at that point is also clothes optional as we encountered 3 separate men hiking naked. For us the beach wasn't all that spectacular but there was sand and lots of logs to sit on.The trail also runs through the Unv of BC. It was a huge and beautiful campus. We were thrilled to see it was packed w/ such a very diverse student body! I feel as if I must warn you about two things about this park: 1. There are lots and lots of stairs to the beach! Going down no problem, going back up - you will get a major work out!! And 2. The port-a-potties were disgusting and flies swarm the seats. I think these were the worst I've ever encountered!!

Amazing trails and huge timbers over looking you as you walk! Walk over wooden bridges, take in the fresh air and enjoy a picnic all alone with nature ! This park is the best in Vancouver very clean and safe ! I come here alone all the time and I am a woman with a small dog. My puppy loves this place a hidden gem for you to check out if you live here!

Wonderful trails to explore and a great escape from the busy life of UBC!

This is an absolutely lovely park! I went there on a misty Sunday afternoon and all the old growth trees filtered the refreshing air that filled my lungs with oxygen. The wooden trail was really nifty and led to the Camosun Bog that had a bunch of interesting facts on the history of the glacial melting in the area. Some of the tree stumps had been made into obstacle course props for the mountain bikers one of which kept whipping by entertaining me with his agility and skill. I would recommend to wear rainboots as it was quite muddy and there were quite a few puddles that had to be overcome.

We walked roughly 10k along various paths and trails through this beautiful park today. The light drizzle didn't dampen our spirits, - (Hey! double pun points!) You can really feel that this land is sacred somehow. The first growth hollowed out stumps remain throughout the park reminding us of a landscape we can only lament over now. We're left with a sense of place and yes, a spirit energy. Very cool and special indeed.

Wow these trails are stunning! The last few weekends we have been getting lost in the trails and it just makes my weekend. Depending on the time of day sometimes you won't see a person but there is always the fitness freak running really fast in a hurry to get somewhere. I used to be a Stanley Park keener but ever since all the trees blew down it's felt a lot different. This park still feels like a real dense forrest with unlimited amounts of foliage and greenness.

It is surprisingly easy to immerse yourself in wilderness right in the city, if only you visit Pacific Spirit Park. The trails are great, well-maintained, and range in level of difficulty. The best part is that, since it's bordered by major streets on all sides, it's great for quick hikes and it's impossible to get lost (this is a big plus for me). It's also very easy to get there. Tons of parking along SW Marine and 16th, buses run straight by, and it's about a 10-15 minute walk from the UBC campus/village.

The wild name enhances my love of this park. Pacific Spirit remains one of the few dry places outdoors on a rainy Vancouver day due to the density of the forest. This untamed tract of land stretches south from Spanish Banks through to views of the Fraser River. It's home to all kinds of wildlife, giving rise to coyote warnings along the shore and an often skunky odor. It is here that I came close to colliding with the existential dilema of "if a tree falls in the forest..." Yes, on one windy day we saw a tree crash over. And yes, it made a sound.

Pacific Spirit Regional Park One of my favorite parks in Vancouver with the best running trails which can be used year around. It's very close to UBC (University of British Columbia) about 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver and easily accessible via transit. You can get lost in there for hours as it has many trails that you can enter from Marine Dr, West 16th Ave, even from Spanish Banks beach parking lot. Located on the west side of the city of Vancouver, the Pacific Spirit Regional Park offers a network of trails contained in more than 750 hectares of forest. Most of its trails are relatively flat with minor up and down with great tree coverings during the summer. Beware there are many dogs in this trail as other Vancouver trails. Also, if you are running, best to take a running buddy as unfortunate attacks have taken place for woman running solo in many Vancouver running trails that are forested and this also has been targeted. Don't let that stop you though from visiting this place, it's usually full of locals bringing their family for great walks and runners with their dogs. Value 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Service 4/5 Quality 5/5

There is a wide range of activities and sights in Pacific Spirit Regional Park. I always feel this great sense of relief and freshness wash over me when I walk through the forest here. Here are a few things you can do at Pacific Spirit: -mountain biking through the dirt trials -naked sun bathing at Wreck Beach -filling your stomach with wild berries on the DL: blackberries, huckleberries, salmonberry, red huckleberry, and more -stepping back in prehistorical times at the Camosun Bog -walking your four legged friend -hiking with your two legged friends -bird watching (more like listening to bird calls because the trees are too tall to see the birds) -and lots lots more I definitely recommend this place.

Trails. Lots of trails to choose from. Used for the past few years as the 'final stretch' of the 60-km Weekend to End Cancer. Oh how I loved the coolness of the trees and the sanctuary from the heat on those hot summer days. Trails are a bit uneven in places, but that's nature and it's lovely. Also a favorite destination for weekend hikes when we can't get out of town but want to get away from it all.

Love living next door to this amazing park! It's hard to believe this place exists in Vancouver... Amazing trails for the dogs, just be sure to watch the signs, as they can change depending on what trail you use.

My solitary home. My ENERGY RESTS HERE. A cycle. A path that brings you back to where you started. Simple, really. I'm at a loss of words for this place. It really takes my breath away. It is my favorite place in Vancouver, hands down. And that's a lot to put on Vancouver since it has beautiful beaches, rivers, mountains, lakes...the list goes on. But for the proximity to the city, this is my heaven. "The woods are lovely, dark and deep" RF....is etched on my favorite bench.

Can't believe i haven't written a review for this wonderful dog friendly part of Vancouver. This is one of our main go to parks in the city especially during rainy season. There are many different parts to the park but they can be mostly broken down to three main areas; Imperial to Westbrook between 16th & 41st Blanca to Westbrook and north of 16th Blanca to ???, Chancelor to NW Marine Dr. There are many dog friendly trails and it will take you quite a while to walk and learn all the routes possible. There are some trails that require a leash but with a little planning you can stay off leash for the whole walk. The park changes with each season so a walk in the summer is quite different than one in Spring, Fall or Winter. There are a few coyotes in the park so keep an eye out and you'll be fine. I actually haven't seen one in a couple years but that doesn't mean they are not around.

Got lost (in a good way) biking some trails as we made our way back from UBC. Beautiful spot close to the city, slightly crowded, but everyone was courteous!

Best place on Earth. Gorgeous wildlife, great trails, and a few happy puppies / horsies along the paths.

Beautiful trails, great upkeep, bikes and horses allowed on certain trails. Dogs allowed on-leash. Lots of parking available or just keep walking until you hit UBC.

Great park for an afternoon walk and is usually less crowded than Stanley Park. All the trails are very easy hiking, none of the trails are really difficult. The best trail is the Canyon loop trail that starts at Spanish Banks Beach. This trail has many steps at the beginning and some may think this is challenging which could be if you never hiked before or non active. This is good place to start if you come in your car. Lots of nice views around the canyon. Also the trails south of W16th avenue are quite good, especially the sword fern trail.

i'm a big fan of pacific spirit park. this is a great place to bike with your dog, have some quiet time to reflect and enjoy a forest within the city.

We just got back from this park with our two dogs. We live in Surrey so it's quite a drive but really well worth it. The park itself is lovely, trails well marked and so clean. My husband and I, our two dogs had a wonderful time; it really made our Sunday afternoon. The people we ran into were so friendly too. We would definitely go back again and again. There is no park in the Lower Mainland that can compare to this one.

One of our favourite places to walk the dogs - close to the city, quiet, scenic and so many options for trails. I love that there are so many off leash trails. Our dogs always get so excited when we come here!

This park is beside/near my best friend's place. We have been bike riding here. Lots of different surfaces to ride on, awesome scenery. We like biking here and looking at butterflies and listening to birds. The trails have a lot of unsteady hills, therefore, for a beginner like myself I fell off a lot. The forest reminds me of that scene in Star Wars when I ride the bike going really fast I feel as though I am in Star Wars. Cool race track and a tennis court. It's a very large park with lots of different elements to it. I mostly rode the Camosun Trail in the in the endowment lands.

Best urban park in the lower mainland and the island, maybe even in BC. Lust rainforest with windy trails. Such a gem!

A beautiful setting with very well maintained trails. There are signs with maps at most trail junctions and all are well marked. Cool and shady on most areas, with only moderate elevation changes in general.

I love it here, I wish I lived closer because I would come here every day. All of the trails are pet friendly, but not all of them are off leash trails. Most of them are and through out the day you can always find people walking their dogs, going for bike rides or just taking a stroll through the forest. The park is pretty big so you can explore different parts each time you go there and when I take my dog for a walk we can usually walk for about 2 hours without taking the same trail twice. All the dogs that go are always really friendly and I've never had any problems, I always try to make sure my dog and I stay clear of cyclists passing us so we don't have any collisions. Often there are children's groups biking along the trails and its just a nice park and a nice atmosphere. Not many bugs, I think there's horses on the trails sometimes. But I've never seen any. For me Pacific Spirit is the only place that ever makes me feel home in the city and that's something pretty special, even though the vegetation is different its still a forest and I love the forest.

There are many amazing trails in this 'shared' space. A few are off-leash and under control. Please remember to be respectful of others enjoying the trails to run, walk or ride. Your pet is your responsibility:)

Camosun trail and top trail loop. Didn't have time to see the Camosun bog but I will certainly come back for it!