The Island Rail Corridor, part of which runs next to the Malahat Highway, offers the perfect setting to create a Camino-like trail for travellers who appreciate long rural walks, along the beach and through small communities, with places to stop for coffee and meals, unique cultural explorations and a soft bed at the end of the day. ISLAND CORRIDOR FOUNDATION
In this Commentary in the Times-Colonist a Victoria resident states that the Island Rail Corridor offers an option for travellers who appreciate long rural walks, along the beach and through small communities. She compares the corridor with the Camino de Santiago in Spain, with the potential for a huge economic boost brought by tourism.