Provider: Pacific Centre Family Services Association
Free mental health and substance use counselling for eligible Westshore residents; minimum age depends on the program.
The provider offers substance use counselling to adults aged 19 and older in the West Shore, Metchosin and Sooke who have their own substance use concerns, mental health concerns, or are affected by someone else’s substance use. Its separate short-term integrated community counselling program offers up to 12 sessions or group support for Westshore residents aged 17 and older with moderate mental health symptoms. Contact the provider to confirm current intake and the appropriate program.
Service Areas: Albert Head, Colwood, Highlands, Langford, Metchosin, Sooke, View Royal
Location: #200 - 324 Goldstream Avenue, Colwood, British Columbia
Regional park in Metchosin with a lagoon, dune, cobble beach, walking, birdwatching and picnic opportunities.
The 7.1-hectare park on Delgada Road includes a beach, birdwatching, walking and running, a parking lot, rest area and public transit access. Open sunrise to sunset. Access from BC Transit routes 54 or 55 at Metchosin Road and Farhill Road, followed by an approximately 400-metre walk. Keep dogs controlled or leashed; remain on marked trails. Bikes, motor vehicles, camping, fires, alcohol and smoking are prohibited. No admission fee is listed on the source.
Small regional nature sanctuary on William Head Road in Metchosin, with coastal trails, beach and birdwatching.
This 15.8-hectare conservation park preserves several habitats. Activities include walking, hiking, birdwatching and horseback riding. Amenities include accessible parking, picnic area, toilet, rest area and public transit; the CRD identifies wheelchair access. The route from BC Transit routes 54 or 55 to William Head Road at Lombard Drive reaches the park entrance. Follow park rules, yield to horses, keep dogs controlled or leashed and stay on marked trails.
French-immersion Kindergarten to Grade 8 public school in Belmont Park, serving a West Shore catchment.
École John Stubbs Memorial School has elementary and middle-school grades, Kindergarten to Grade 8, and offers French Immersion. The school reports a catchment covering the Westshore. The Parent Advisory Committee lists family and school-community activities including hot lunch, popcorn, dances and movie nights. Office hours are Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Contact the school or district about enrollment, catchment, accessibility, language placement and current programs.
Monthly supplemental food hampers for eligible Westshore residents.
Goldstream Food Bank provides supplemental food hampers with about 5–7 days of food, up to one hamper per month. Contents vary with supply. Clients must bring photo ID; new clients must arrive before 11:00 a.m. with photo ID, Care/Service cards for each dependent, and a utility bill mailed to their home address. Staff speak English only; new clients who need another language should bring someone to translate. The 2026 schedule lists service on the first three Tuesdays and Wednesdays of each month, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; weather and other circumstances can change hours, and the last customer is served at 11:45 a.m. Call if unsure before visiting. Location: 761 Station Avenue, Langford.
Service Areas: Albert Head, Belmont Park, Braemar Heights, Colwood, East Sooke, Goldstream, Happy Valley, Highlands, Langford, Metchosin, View Royal
Greater Victoria Public Library branch used by Metchosin residents for in-person lending, public computers, programs and other library services.
Metchosin is a member of Greater Victoria Public Library and residents are served primarily through the Juan de Fuca branch. The branch is at 1759 Island Highway in Victoria. Current posted hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; closed Sunday. Features include a 24-hour materials return, public computers, Wi-Fi, accessible entrance and washroom, study areas and children’s services. Confirm current hours and service availability with GVPL.
Regional lake and trail park in Metchosin for walking, hiking, cycling, swimming, fishing and picnicking.
The 156.97-hectare park is accessed from Matheson Lake Park Road and is open sunrise to sunset. Amenities include a parking lot, information kiosk, picnic area, toilet, rest area and public transit. The moderate loop trail circles the lake and connects with the Galloping Goose Regional Trail. Activities include swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking and horseback riding. Dogs are not allowed to stop in the designated main beach area June 1 to September 15. Follow posted park rules.
Adult day program hosted at Metchosin Community House on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
The Metchosin Community House schedule identifies the Vancouver Island Health Authority Adult Day Program at the House, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It lists mobile program coordinator Ken Hillicke at 250-213-2440. Eligibility, referral requirements, current availability and transportation arrangements are not stated in the public schedule; contact the coordinator for details.
Provider: Metchosin Arts and Cultural Centre Association
Artist studios, gallery spaces and creative classes in the Old Metchosin School.
The Metchosin Arts and Cultural Centre Association operates this centre at 4495 Happy Valley Road. The building hosts working local artists, music instruction, painting, sculpture, writing, hallway galleries and Victoria College of Art. Art may be viewed while the centre is open or by appointment. A do-it-yourself studio can be booked by the day or week for short classes and events. Contact info@metchosinartcentre.ca for current access, classes and bookings.
Locally coordinated non-medical support for older adults in Metchosin through the Seniors’ Resource Centre.
Pacific Centre Family Services Association identifies Yvonne Cottrell at the Metchosin Seniors’ Resource Centre as the contact for Metchosin residents. A recent provincial seniors directory also identifies the Resource Centre as providing Better at Home services to seniors living in Metchosin. Contact 250-478-5150 or info@metchosinseniors.ca to ask about available supports, eligibility, fees and registration. Do not assume the Westshore Better at Home services and eligibility described for Langford and Colwood also apply to Metchosin; confirm locally.
Cooperative preschool with separate morning classes for three- and four-year-old children.
The District lists a 3s class on Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 11:15 a.m. and a 4s class on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities include open art, free play, story time, singing, themed rooms, nature field trips and science projects. The school-year schedule and registration availability may change. Contact 250-478-9241 or metchosinpreschool@gmail.com for enrollment, fees and eligibility. Address: 4495 Happy Valley Road.
Volunteer-operated community hall available for public and private community bookings.
The main hall at 4401 William Head Road accommodates up to 180 people and has a stage, washroom, kitchen, and 40 tables and chairs. A second-floor meeting room accommodates up to 20. The Metchosin Hall Society maintains the hall for community use. Contact 250-478-6424 (answering machine; leave a message) or methallbookings@gmail.com for current availability, rental costs, accessibility and booking conditions.
Community activity, information and resource centre, with recurring drop-in groups, events and space rentals.
The Metchosin Community Association operates the Community House as a resource and information centre for community events and as a venue for meetings, workshops and private functions. The current schedule lists drop-in art, knitting café, weights and measures, parent-and-tot activities, and other changing programs. MCA office hours are Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at 4430 Happy Valley Road. Phone 250-478-5155; email mcahouse@telus.net. Programs, schedules and rental rates change; contact the Association for current details.
Local emergency preparedness, coordination, response and recovery program for Metchosin residents.
The District Emergency Program plans for emergency and disaster response and recovery and includes Emergency Social Services, Emergency Operations Centre, Search and Rescue, Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program and Emergency Communications. Emergency Social Services may provide reception-centre registration, group lodging coordination, warming or cooling centres, hotel referrals and food support during an incident, depending on need and available resources. It is activated as required; it is not a continuously available walk-in service. For an immediate emergency call 911. Contact the District for preparedness information and volunteer opportunities. Public emergency-preparedness information: https://metchosinemergencyprogram.ca/faqs/.
Seasonal Sunday market featuring local produce, meat, baked goods, preserves, crafts and textiles.
Located at Metchosin Municipal Grounds, 4450 Happy Valley Road. The District lists regular hours as Sundays 11 a.m.–2 p.m. from Mother’s Day through the last Sunday in October, with an additional Christmas market on the first Sunday in December. The Metchosin Producers’ Association governs the market. Contact metchosinfarmersmarket@gmail.com for current vendor and market information. No admission charge is listed.
Municipal emergency fire, rescue, prevention, education and medical first-responder service for Metchosin.
For emergencies requiring immediate fire, rescue or medical response, call 911. Non-urgent inquiries, inspections, permits and administration: 250-478-1307 during business hours. The District reports one fire station and 38 volunteer firefighters. Services include fire suppression, prevention and inspections, fire and life-safety education, rescue and vehicle extrication, and medical first response. The department is not staffed at the hall after regular business hours; after-hours response must be initiated through 911. The department also provides mutual aid with named neighbouring fire services. For non-urgent contact, use the department email firechief@metchosin.ca or phone 250-478-1307.
Public recreation features and event space at the municipal grounds beside Metchosin Municipal Hall.
The grounds include an equestrian riding ring, cricket pitch, bike jump park and pavilion. Riding-ring use requires Horse Council of BC membership or the user’s own horse-related insurance and a signed waiver submitted to Metchosin Equestrian Society; contact that Society about ring bookings. Cricket groups use the pitch and summer matches may be watched. The bike jump park is beside the Fire Hall; parking is at Municipal Hall. The pavilion is available for events; the District states it has no fee for not-for-profit organizations and directs other inquiries to the Community House for rates. Confirm availability and conditions before visiting.
Volunteer-operated Schoolhouse Museum and Pioneer Museum interpreting Metchosin history.
Metchosin Museum Society operates the Schoolhouse Museum at 4475 Happy Valley Road and the Pioneer Museum behind Metchosin Community House. The District lists the Schoolhouse Museum as open April through October on Saturdays 1–4 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Contact metmuseum@outlook.com or see metchosinmuseum.ca for current hours, Pioneer Museum access and information. No admission price is listed in the District page.
Municipal parks, trails and recreation information for residents and visitors in Metchosin.
The District maintains community parks and a network of public trails and provides information about parks, trails and recreation. Contact the Municipal Hall to report a maintenance issue or to ask about volunteering with the community parks crew. Parks, access conditions and amenities vary by site; check current District information before travel. For public parks crew volunteering contact trailscoordinator@metchosin.ca; report maintenance issues to the Municipal Hall.
Volunteer search and rescue team responding in Metchosin and seven other named Greater Victoria communities, with mutual aid beyond.
Provides 24-hour, year-round response to missing-person searches in wilderness and urban settings, evidence searches, evacuations and other emergencies. Its stated primary service area is Metchosin, Langford, Colwood, Highlands, View Royal, Esquimalt, Victoria and Oak Bay; it also provides mutual aid in other parts of the Capital Region, Vancouver Island and the province. This is a volunteer emergency response team, not a public walk-in service. For immediate help call 911. Public inquiries and volunteer interest: metchosin.sar@gmail.com.
Information, support and resources for seniors and their families in Metchosin.
Operated by the Metchosin Seniors’ Association, the Seniors’ Resource Centre provides information, support and resources, with a mandate to help keep Metchosin age-friendly. The District lists hours Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; 211 lists different hours, so contact the centre to confirm before visiting. Public listings describe social, wellness, recreation, cultural and independent-living support. Phone 250-478-5150; confirm current programs and eligibility directly. Current-hours discrepancy: 211 BC and the 2025–2026 Seniors Essentials Directory list Tuesday–Friday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; the District of Metchosin page lists noon–4 p.m. Call before visiting.
BC Transit route linking William Head and Metchosin Road stops with Royal Bay and Langford Exchange.
Route 54 serves William Head Institution, Metchosin Road at Happy Valley Road, Royal Bay Exchange, Metchosin Road at Wishart Road and Langford Exchange. Current weekday, Saturday and Sunday schedules are published by BC Transit and trip patterns vary. It provides access toward Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park; that park stop requires an approximately 400-metre walk. Check the live schedule, alerts, fare and accessibility details with BC Transit before travel. The District of Metchosin also lists this route in its local transit information.
BC Transit route connecting William Head, Happy Valley, Latoria and Langford Exchange.
Route 55 serves William Head Institution, Happy Valley Road at Rocky Point Road, Latoria at Happy Valley and Langford Exchange. Current weekday, Saturday and Sunday schedules are published by BC Transit and trip patterns vary. It provides access toward Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park; that park stop requires an approximately 400-metre walk. Check current schedules, alerts, fare and accessibility details with BC Transit before travel. The District of Metchosin also lists this route in its local transit information.
Provider: Pacific Centre Family Services Association
Free trauma-informed counselling for women and gender-diverse people in Metchosin affected by intimate partner violence or childhood sexual abuse.
Provides individual and group counselling, safety planning, support focused on safety and empowerment, understanding impacts of abuse and trauma, and referrals to community resources. Serves the West Shore from View Royal to Metchosin. Referrals are accepted from individuals, community agencies, primary care providers, and MCFD social workers. Counselling is available in person, virtually, or by phone.
Service Areas: Albert Head, Colwood, Langford, Metchosin, View Royal
Location: #200 - 324 Goldstream Avenue, Colwood, British Columbia
Regional public recreation programs and facilities serving Colwood and other West Shore communities.
West Shore Parks and Recreation operates a public recreation complex at 1767 Island Highway with swimming, fitness and weight-training facilities, ice rinks, fields, courts, playgrounds and indoor program space. The City of Colwood also identifies the Juan de Fuca Seniors Centre, The Q Centre Arena and Juan de Fuca Library at the same site. Programs, admission and membership fees vary; check current registration, accessibility, schedules and rates before visiting.
Provider: Pacific Centre Family Services Association
Team-based primary care for eligible people in Colwood, Langford, Highlands and Metchosin who lack a regular primary care provider and face significant barriers to care.
The Westshore Community Health Centre provides ongoing primary care from family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and allied health professionals. It serves eligible people in Colwood, Langford, Highlands and Metchosin without a regular primary care provider who face significant barriers to care. First register with the Health Connect Registry, then complete the centre’s application. Applications are reviewed against the clinic mandate and available capacity; applying does not guarantee attachment. This is not a walk-in clinic. HealthLink BC lists hours as Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Wednesday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Call before travel or sending confidential information.
Service Areas: Albert Head, Colwood, Highlands, Langford, Metchosin
Location: #200 - 324 Goldstream Avenue, Colwood, British Columbia
Seashore regional park in Metchosin with forest trails, beaches, birdwatching and public transit access.
The 58.21-hectare park includes woodland, Bilston Creek, Sitting Lady Falls, beaches and the Tower Point entrance. Activities include walking, birdwatching, horseback riding and swimming. Open sunrise to sunset. Amenities include parking, accessible parking, picnic facilities, toilets, bike racks and public transit. The main entrance route includes an uneven and sometimes muddy 1.2-kilometre trail to the beach. Seasonal dog restrictions apply on beach areas above the natural sea boundary from June 1 to September 15, except at Tower Point. Check current CRD alerts and access details before travelling.