+Olar Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 I'll be in Victoria for a week later this month visiting my son. We are planning to hit as many caches as possible in between doing the tourist thing. I've picked out a number of good looking ones but would like some first-hand advice from you area cachers on the "must do" ones. My preference is generally of the non-urban gender requiring a nice scenic hike. My son has a Jeep so we hope to tackle a couple that require some off-roading as well. Thanks for your help, Olar Quote Link to comment
+jrav Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 Hi Olar! There are some nice non-urban caches not too far from Victoria. Gowland Ridge and Niagara Creek (about 15 minutes from downtown Victoria) are nice hikes, but you may not find the views as spectacular as some of the "city park" caches. East Sooke Park (about 40 minutes from Victoria) hosts three caches. East Sooke Park Plantman_Geocache#1 Plantman_Geocache#2 The first two listed above are on the same side of the park. It's a long hike from Plantman #1 to Plantman #2....most of us locals drive to the other end of the park for #2. The Plantman series of caches along the Juan de Fuca trail offer great views of the Olympic Peninsula...about a 1-1/2 hours drive from Victoria. Plantman_Geocache#8 As for off roading (logging roads), my best recommendations for the southern island are Wye Frogs (haven't been there yet, but the write up makes it look very interesting) as well as Leech Falls Don't forget to visit my caches....they're quick, and offer nice views. Metchosin Central and Metchosin Puzzles There is a webpage listing Vancouver Island Geocaches. It is new and doesn't have alot of detail yet, but should give you an idea of what is in the area. Hope you have a great time in Victoria. Quote Link to comment
+jrav Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 Hi Olar! There are some nice non-urban caches not too far from Victoria. Gowland Ridge and Niagara Creek (about 15 minutes from downtown Victoria) are nice hikes, but you may not find the views as spectacular as some of the "city park" caches. East Sooke Park (about 40 minutes from Victoria) hosts three caches. East Sooke Park Plantman_Geocache#1 Plantman_Geocache#2 The first two listed above are on the same side of the park. It's a long hike from Plantman #1 to Plantman #2....most of us locals drive to the other end of the park for #2. The Plantman series of caches along the Juan de Fuca trail offer great views of the Olympic Peninsula...about a 1-1/2 hours drive from Victoria. Plantman_Geocache#8 As for off roading (logging roads), my best recommendations for the southern island are Wye Frogs (haven't been there yet, but the write up makes it look very interesting) as well as Leech Falls Don't forget to visit my caches....they're quick, and offer nice views. Metchosin Central and Metchosin Puzzles There is a webpage listing Vancouver Island Geocaches. It is new and doesn't have alot of detail yet, but should give you an idea of what is in the area. Hope you have a great time in Victoria. Quote Link to comment
White Rabbit Posted July 3, 2002 Share Posted July 3, 2002 I know that you said you prefered the non-urban caches, but I advise you to just stop by our cache while you're in town. It's a quick grab in the heart of Victoria: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=18507 I am the Rabbit King, I can do anything Quote Link to comment
+Captain No Beard and the Pi Rats Posted July 5, 2002 Share Posted July 5, 2002 AAArgh, Captain No Beard and the Pi Rats 'ere, pipin in wi' a vote a confidence fer the White Rabbit Cache...though it were the mutinyin crew whats done i' theys says it be wunna the best they dun, very clever indeedy say the Wench...If'n yer up fer a daytrip to northern climes...be sure to look up Island, there's quite a little circuit bein' made up the Road towards Nanaimo, and beyond. Good wishes, 'eres to 'opin yer trip doesn't run into to any giant squidlike creatures... Keep yer sail 'igh, 'nd move swiftly, [] Captain No Beard and the Pi Rats Quote Link to comment
+eroyd Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Just about, O.K every little hump in the Victoria area has a cache on it. If you want something a little more woodsy the Plantmans I've done are all great though the furthest of these requires about 90mins driving. For #'s 3-8 I would reccomend picking up a copy of "Giant Cedars White Sands" which contains instructions and maps including shortcuts to these spots. Available at most of the local outdoors shops. Sorry. No real 4x4 rock crawling caches YET! Quote Link to comment
+Olar Posted July 10, 2002 Author Share Posted July 10, 2002 Thanks Folks. That gives me lots to chew-on. I've been looking at as many caches as I can and reading all the logs. They all look and sound good. It will be hard to choose. Gee maybe I can win a lottery and stay there till I've found them all. Right. Happy Caching, Olar Quote Link to comment
+Dagg Posted July 17, 2002 Share Posted July 17, 2002 Jarv. You hurt my feelings.. you didnt mention any of my caches If you want some off road caches definatly check out Wye Frogs & mine San Juan Alpine. Have fun dagg Quote Link to comment
+Dagg Posted July 17, 2002 Share Posted July 17, 2002 Jarv. You hurt my feelings.. you didnt mention any of my caches If you want some off road caches definatly check out Wye Frogs & mine San Juan Alpine. Have fun dagg Quote Link to comment
+jrav Posted July 17, 2002 Share Posted July 17, 2002 How on earth did I overlook your caches! When writing the note to Olar, we had not yet visited San Juan Alpine, so I couldn't comment on that one, but Dagg197 ranks highly as one of our most memorable adventures - shame on me for overlooking it! My appologies to Team Dagg. Quote Link to comment
+jrav Posted July 17, 2002 Share Posted July 17, 2002 How on earth did I overlook your caches! When writing the note to Olar, we had not yet visited San Juan Alpine, so I couldn't comment on that one, but Dagg197 ranks highly as one of our most memorable adventures - shame on me for overlooking it! My appologies to Team Dagg. Quote Link to comment
+Fish Posted July 18, 2002 Share Posted July 18, 2002 That's a name I havent seen in a few months...We just moved to Victoria from St Catharines.. I seem to recall you cursing one of my caches (Balls Falls Rapids if I recall) . Give me a shout before you come and we'll try to do the bbq thing... Fish It's not the pace of life that concerns me... It's the sudden stop at the end! Quote Link to comment
+Fish Posted July 18, 2002 Share Posted July 18, 2002 That's a name I havent seen in a few months...We just moved to Victoria from St Catharines.. I seem to recall you cursing one of my caches (Balls Falls Rapids if I recall) . Give me a shout before you come and we'll try to do the bbq thing... Fish It's not the pace of life that concerns me... It's the sudden stop at the end! Quote Link to comment
+Olar Posted July 18, 2002 Author Share Posted July 18, 2002 quote:Originally posted by fish:.... I seem to recall you cursing one of my caches (Balls Falls Rapids if I recall) Yes I did and it still ranks right up there on my all-time favorite cache list. Glad to see you are still involved in this sport. Look out Victoria, the man can hide 'em with the best of them. Cheers, Olar (I'll email) Quote Link to comment
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