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Beacon Hill Park

📍 100 Cook St, Victoria, BC V8V 4Z8, Canada

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Introduction

Beacon Hill Park is a 74-hectare large Victorian-style urban park in Victoria, located at the western terminus of the Trans-Canada Highway. The park features the Mile Zero monument (the highway's starting point marker), the world's tallest free-standing totem pole, the giant Moss Lady sculpture, ornamental garden beds, pond waterfowl, free-roaming peacocks, a children's petting zoo, and various sports facilities. Parts of the park offer views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

✨ Highlights

Trans-Canada Highway Mile Zero monument and the world's tallest free-standing totem pole

At Beacon Hill Park, Trans-Canada Highway Mile Zero monument and the world's tallest free-standing totem pole is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Free-roaming peacocks and pond waterfowl in the park

At Beacon Hill Park, Free-roaming peacocks and pond waterfowl in the park is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Giant Moss Lady sculpture and Victorian-style gardens

At Beacon Hill Park, Giant Moss Lady sculpture and Victorian-style gardens is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Children's petting zoo and summer splash park

At Beacon Hill Park, Children's petting zoo and summer splash park is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Avoid the midday heat; mornings or late afternoons are more comfortable and better for photos.

→Transport：Arrange via local public transport, driving or a chartered transfer; check latest local transport info.

→Climate & dress：Prepare sun protection, water and suitable footwear for the local climate; some outdoor areas are exposed.

→On site：Follow on-site signs and rules; do not climb on or touch heritage features.

→Accessibility：Some areas have natural or uneven surfaces and may challenge those with limited mobility.

💡 Tips

• Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open year-round, dawn to dusk; the children's petting zoo is open seasonally (approximately March to October); the free summer splash park is open in summer.; admission: Free (park, petting zoo, and splash park are all free).

• Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

• Respect local culture, customs and any religious norms; dress and behave accordingly.

• Combine with nearby sights and plan around local transport and accommodation.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Beacon Hill Park?

Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open year-round, dawn to dusk; the children's petting zoo is open seasonally (approximately March to October); the free summer splash park is open in summer.; admission: Free (park, petting zoo, and splash park are all free). Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.