Camping is a great summer activity that gets the kids away from screens and allows them to experience the great outdoors. If you don’t have time to venture too far out of city limits, there are a number of great local camping options that allow you to take a break without travelling or venturing over the Malahat.
One of the closest options to the West Shore is Goldstream Provincial Park, conveniently located in Langford. There are 159 campsites at Goldstream with some large sites available to accommodate large groups. Campsite reservations are accepted and some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Also located on the West Shore are the oTENTiks available to rent at the Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site in Colwood. While these structures aren’t exactly roughing it, they do offer a unique perspective of the site after dark and allow visitors some modern luxuries.
Often referred to as Vancouver Island’s best kept RV secret, Weir’s Beach RV Resort in Metchosin is a year-round destination for the entire family. This family-oriented site has beach frontage and provides an escape with magnificent sunrises, the moon glowing over the water and the twinkling lights of Victoria.
Not too far from the West Shore there are also several options in Sooke, even more just outside of Sooke and lots of great places to park or pitch a tent on the Saanich Peninsula.
If all else fails, set up a tent in the backyard and send the kids out for an adventure.
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