What is the etiquette when enjoying the ecologically unique and fragile nature of PKOLS-MountDouglas? The following tips are from the Saanich website on natural parks.
Park/Trail Etiquette
- Respect plants, wildlife and private property.
- Keep our parks and trails clean – follow a pack it in, pack it out philosophy. Ideally, all items taken to any park go back home with you. If needed, put litter in the waste containers. Do not dispose of trash or throw animal waste bags to the side of the trails.
- Dogs must be on a leash at all times, except on designated leash optional trails. (see map)
- Please pick up after your pet and deposit bags in waste containers.
- Seasonal restrictions: May 1 to August 31 No dogs on the beach or around the playground and lower/beach parking area (“area bounded by Cordova Bay Road, Ash Road, Douglas Creek, the natural boundary of the ocean and the northwesterly boundary of the park, EXCEPT the asphalt road surface lying to the northwest of the picnic area between the two gates” – Animal Bylaw).
- Cycle only on paved roads; no cycling allowed on park gravel or bare earth trails.
- Many fragile ecosystems exist within the park – from the rock outcrops at the summit to down between the tide lines on the beach. Please treat PKOLS with respect and preserve these sensitive habitats.
- Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints. Enjoy your visit to the park!
Seasonal Restrictions
Dogs are not allowed May 1 – August 31 in park areas north of Cordova Bay Road and on the beach, except for the asphalt road and parking lot.
