Map of Victoria's Sequoias

The interactive map here shows the locations of more than 350 Giant Sequoias (Sequoiadendron giganteum), and the relatively few giant Coast Redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens), that have been planted over many years and are growing around Victoria, British Columbia. There are certainly additional trees that we have not found (including a number on golf courses), and we may have mistakenly identified a few. The scissors symbols on the map indicate trees that appear to have been cut down relatively recently. We welcome any additions or corrections in the comments, and will adjust the map accordingly. The map shows our count of trees as of spring 2023.

There are many interesting tree species growing around Victoria, native and non-native, so why focus on the Sequoias? That question might not be as simple as it first appears. Obviously, these species are considered iconic trees and attract many viewers in their native California ranges. They can get really big and tall. They are also beautiful trees...but aren't all trees beautiful? The Sequoias in Victoria are quite far from their natural range and can certainly stand out, but on the other hand, many passersby don't seem to notice them. Perhaps the presence of Victoria area Redwoods creates an opportunity to ask further questions about trees, cities, the nature of human values, and so on. (That might sound like a lot, but you have to work with what you've got.)

We'd like to thank Greg Koep for his initial attempts to count the Giant Sequoias in Victoria. It was his blog that sparked our own curiosity.

If you know of any giant redwood trees that are not shown on this map, please leave a comment below so that we can update the map!