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The Saanich Inlet Viewpoint is an early viewpoint on the Timberman Trail. Though not a sweeping view, it's a clear break in the trees, and an exciting teaser for more viewpoints to follow.

Squally Reach Viewpoint is one of the most scenic lookouts along the Timberman Trail, with views stretching over the Saanich Inlet and Squally Reach. The Timberman Trail climbs through the coastal forest of old Douglas firs, cedars, and vine maple trees to the Squally Reach Viewpoint Trail spur. This short spur trail is a short climb, only about 100 meters to this impressive viewpoint.

This section of the trail has a bridge that runs directly over Holland Creek, offering a great spot to pause and watch the creek flow.

This is one of the main access points to the Holland Creek loop and has roadside parking plus a public washroom at the shelter. From here the trail drops into forest with boardwalks, bridges, and benches along the way. If you want a shorter hike, you can easily do an out-and-back to Crystal Falls from here instead of the full loop.

The Timberman Trail is a 5-kilometer single-track trail that is pretty well marked and offers fantastic views of the Saanich Inlet.

Jack Point is a viewpoint at the end of a peninsula with panoramic views of Nanaimo Harbor and Descanso Bay as they reach out to the Strait of Georgia in the distance.

Views of the Nanaimo River Estuary to the west along a dirt path sprinkled with small wooden bridges and a few sets of wooden stairs. At low tide, you can walk out farther out onto the banks of the estuary and see some cool rock formations.

Whiffin Spit Light is a small navigational lighthouse at the far tip of Whiffin Spit. It has a flashing green light on a short, low white concrete tower. On top of the lighthouse is a green beacon. It sits on a rocky shore surrounded by driftwood. Though not very big, it is an important tool for mariners arriving at Sooke Harbor.