Norn, South Ridge, and Irvine loop

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Canada

British Columbia

Saanich

Norn, South Ridge, and Irvine loop

Easy

5.0

(2)

hikers

Norn, South Ridge, and Irvine loop

00:52

2.56km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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187 m

PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park)

Highlight • Forest

Known as PKOLS in the SENĆOŦEN language, this culturally significant hill has been an important gathering place for the W̱SÁNEĆ and Lekwungen peoples for thousands of years. Today, the park …

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924 m

South Ridge trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

South Ridge trail is one of the best viewpoints on PKOLS, with open views south and east across Victoria, Haro Strait, and the surrounding coastline. It is quieter than the …

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1.80 km

Irvine trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Irvine trail is one of the main climbing routes through PKOLS, starting near the lower park area before rising through forest towards Churchill Drive and the upper slopes. The lower …

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2.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.82 km

566 m

174 m

Surfaces

1.33 km

566 m