Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites

✶ Accredited★ Notable🏛️ Public · Activity / Experience📍 ColwoodFree

★ Notable · worth the detour

Victorian coastal fort and Canada's west coast's oldest lighthouse, near Victoria.

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Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites encompass a 19th-century coastal artillery fortress that guarded Esquimalt Harbour from 1895 to 1956, alongside Fisgard Lighthouse — the oldest permanent lighthouse on Canada's west coast — connected to the fort by a built causeway. The site occupies a dramatic coastal headland near Victoria, surrounded by rare Garry Oak ecosystems and sweeping ocean views. Cyclists exploring the area can tour the grounds and historic buildings via a free self-guided app, and oTENTik glamping accommodations are available inside the working fort for those seeking an overnight coastal experience.

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What's here for you

✓Bike parking

Cyclist arrival from the Galloping Goose acknowledged on Plan Your Visit page; bikes lockable at site entrance

✓Water bottle refill

✓Washrooms

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Showers (drop-in or fee)Café or food on siteWater without admissionLuggage / bag storageVending machinesBike rack visible from insideCovered bike parkingPublic rack nearbyBike allowed inside/on patioDevice chargingWi-FiE-bike chargingPumpDiscount for arriving by bike

Good to know

Kid-friendly

Time to allow: Half a day

Planning: Check ahead before you go

Best time to visit: Garry Oak meadow in bloom (April, May, June)

Indigenous

This place is in the traditional territory of the Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ), Lekwungen/Songhees, Te’mexw Treaty Association, and Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla.

Territory data from Native Land Digital, for educational purposes only.

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