McMorran Beach Park is located in the District of Saanich, one of thirteen municipalities that make up the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. There is a large Big Leaf maple and a couple of tall Douglas firs that tower over the grass covered viewpoint from the parkland. A concrete fifty-five step staircase leads down to the sand and gravel beach along the shore Haro Strait, part of the Salish Sea. Signage mentions the historical usage of this parkland and its name associated with the McMorran family who supported development of the community in Cordova Bay. This is a beautiful place to walk in your backyard.
Geographical Location 48° 31’ 16” N 123° 22’ 01’’W
McMorran Park can be accessed from the Trans-Canada highway. Exit on to Mackenzie Avenue to reach Highway 17, Pat Bay Highway. Follow Pat Bay Highway northward to reach Cordova Bay Road. Turn right onto Cordova Bay Road. Follow Cordova Bay Road to Fowler Road (up and over the ridge). Turn right to stay on Cordova Bay Road. Continue along Cordova Bay Road past Matticks Farm shopping area (be sure to stop for break and enjoy coffee, ice cream and some wonderful shops). The park is on the left just past the Cordova Bay shopping area, with some additional shopping opportunities, and next to the McMorran Restaurant that has recently been renamed the Beach House Restaurant.
Walks in Your Backyard 