
Malahat Drive is a classic Pacific Northwest coastal highway offering sweeping vistas of the Saanich Inlet, Gulf Islands and coastal mountains. Photograph dramatic ridgeline viewpoints, layered fog, colourful sunsets and seasonal fall foliage from safe pullouts like the Malahat Summit. Best at golden hour—sunrise for east-facing inlets, sunset for western vistas—and on clear days for long views; fog and low clouds create moody shots. Accessible by car with marked parking at viewpoints; watch for

Malahat Drive is a classic Pacific Northwest coastal highway offering sweeping vistas of the Saanich Inlet, Gulf Islands and coastal mountains. Photograph dramatic ridgeline viewpoints, layered fog, colourful sunsets and seasonal fall foliage from safe pullouts like the Malahat Summit. Best at golden hour—sunrise for east-facing inlets, sunset for western vistas—and on clear days for long views; fog and low clouds create moody shots. Accessible by car with marked parking at viewpoints; watch for