The simplest way from Victoria to Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse is to drive, bike or take a taxi. Parks Canada puts the site about 14 km west of downtown Victoria, at 603 Fort Rodd Hill Road.
Driving out to Colwood
Parks Canada says the site is reached by car via Ocean Boulevard. Put the address above into a map app and follow it from downtown. The site has parking, including accessible spaces and bus parking. Parks Canada also notes that work on transportation and parking improvements was scheduled to continue through October 1, 2026, with possible temporary closures announced on the site’s Facebook page, so check there before you go.
Riding the Galloping Goose
The Galloping Goose Trail connects to the site, which makes a bike ride from the city a real option. Bike rentals are available in Victoria, and the trail keeps you off the main roads for much of the way. Pack water and a light jacket, because the coast can feel cooler than downtown.
By bus
Parks Canada says bus services are a 30 minute walk from the site. That is a long walk at the end of a trip, so it suits people who do not mind a stroll. Use the BC Transit trip planner for current routes and times from your starting point, and do not rely on a remembered route number.
Taxi or rideshare
A taxi or rideshare gives door to door service from downtown. The taxi fare estimator and the Uber estimate calculator give a rough number for the trip, and the Victoria taxi page lists local options. Plan the ride back before you go in, since the site is outside the city centre.
Before you set out
The site is open year round according to Parks Canada, and admission fees apply, with free admission for youth. Check the Parks Canada page for current hours and fees. The site’s phone number is 250-478-5849. The airport and ferry terminals are both within 45 minutes by car, according to Parks Canada.