The first hike I did in Victoria was Mount Finlayson. I really enjoyed this hike and it was a good challenge. Certain points of this hike had some difficult terrain to climb up at high heights, which pushed me out of my comfort zone. Rather than having a trail the entire way up, there was a portion of the hike that was essentially rock-climbing. However, getting to the top made the trek so worth it. Especially on a day as beautiful as this one, the view was amazing. I had never seen Victoria from this height before, so I was really excited to observe my surroundings. As my hikes in Vancouver get quite repetitive, the aspect of not knowing what was around each corner or above each hill kept me engaged and excited. I completed this hike with a group of my friends, so it was also a great way to socialize and bond with friends. The only down side of this hike was that my dogs aren’t here in Victoria because they make hikes much more fun. Next time my family comes to visit, I’m looking forward to taking them on this hike, hopefully with my dogs as well. This hike motivated me to explore more new trails in Victoria, so I can’t wait for the next one!