What to Expect

View Royal is a town in Greater Victoria. With over 700 hectares of parkland, View Royal includes McKenzie, Pike, Prior and Thetis Lakes and portions of the Esquimalt Harbour and Portage Inlet.

Demographics

View Royal has a population of 10,858 people. The Esquimalt First Nation, a Coast Salish indigenous people, have occupied View Royal since time immemorial.

Lifestyle

View Royal has 70 municipal parks and 25 kilometres of trails. The shoreline includes sandy beaches with small caves, large driftwood and rocks, which are home to starfish, crabs, seals and other marine life.

What you'll love

Visit Thetis Lake, Elements Casino, Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse, Saxe Point Park and much more. Outdoor enthusiasts will love how easy it is to get active with endless hiking, cycling and walking trails.