The peaks of the Gowlland Range, from which the park derives its name, loom over  above Saanich Inlet, providing vistas of The Malahat to the west. Farther north, the park curves around inland, bounded to the north by the municipality of Central Saanich. The park also encompasses the rural community of Willis Point.
The Gowlland Range peaks, which give the park its name, are situated above Saanich Inlet and provide views of The Malahat to the west.  The park's northern boundary is defined by Central Saanich, while it also includes the rural community of Willis Point.