Metchosin is primarily a rural community with large parcels of land which encourages activities like farm-related organizations and riding clubs.
Plenty of opportunities for golf as well as swimming at Matheson Lake, a local hot spot for swimming and hiking. Oceanfront areas such as Witty’s Lagoon and Pedder Bay are well known for its fishing and relaxing on the beach right on the ocean. Metchosin is the setting for Pearson College, which attracts students from all over the world.