Explore Cowichan Loop
Classic westcoast paved twisty to Port Renfrew, logging roads to Youbou followed by gentle country wandering down the scenic Cowichan River. Back to the start over the Malahat Drive with its views (and trafffic.)
Saanich start
Sooke outskirts
End of Canadian cell coverage, but your phone could roam onto US networks along the coast if you let it.
Cowichan River viewpoint
Dramatic carved rock canyon on the Cowichan River
Cowichan River
Short walk to old railway trestle over the river canyon
Saanich - end
Finish