The Top 11 Peaks on Vancouver Island
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks on Vancouver Island is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 11
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits on Vancouver Island for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits on Vancouver Island for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 28, 2025
Bald Mountains First Summit
Highlight • Summit
Very nice spot with views on all the parts of Lake Cowichan. Unlike many other trails in Vancouver Island mountains, there is views all the way up as there is …
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Mount Finlayson summit
Highlight • Summit
The summit of Mount Finlayson is 419 meters high; the ascent is on a well-marked route, first through forest and later with scrambling over rocks.
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Jocelyn Hill
Highlight • Summit
The summit of Jocelyn Hill is not obvious because the trail wraps around it. However, the best views are found where the trail levels out and opens onto a rocky clearing that overlooks Saanich Arm below.
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View of Mount Finlayson
Highlight • Viewpoint
Remarkable mountain that stands out from the surrounding hills. Particularly beautiful from this viewpoint: you don't have to climb up...
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Kings Peak
Highlight • Summit
Kings Peak towers at 2,065 meters in the central ranges of Vancouver Island, with a distinctive double summit and steep, rugged slopes. The eastern summit is the highest point, while …
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Rocky MountainsCoast MountainsArea D (Elaho/Garibaldi)Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake)Selkirk MountainsArea G (Forster Creek/Mount Assiniboine)Electoral Area AArea C (Pemberton Valley/Mount Currie/D'Arcy)Central SaanichSaanichArea A (Upper Flathead/Elk Valley)Area B (South Fraser Canyon/Sunshine Valley)Area H (Manning Park/Tulameen/Siwash)Purcell Mountains
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