Graceland Green Space

 

Graceland Green Space is in the District of Metchosin, a coastal community in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The footpath from the end of Graceland Drive leads about one hundred meters to Gilbert Drive. The forest around this footpath has been mostly cleared of undergrowth. A few snow berry and ocean spray bushes can be seen as well as some salal bushes and ferns. The trees are mostly Douglas firs with cedar and big leaf maples.

 

Geographical Location N48º 23’ 38” W123º 28’ 57”

 

Graceland Green Space can be reached from the TransCanada Highway (Hwy 1). Exit the highway onto the Old Island Highway into Colwood. Follow the Old Island Highway as it becomes Sooke Road. Turn left onto Metchosin Road and continue along Metchosin Road to reach Chapel Heights Road. Follow Chapel Heights Road to Graceland Drive. Turn left onto Graceland Drive and park on the side of turnabout at the end of the road. The trail marker indicates the trailhead. There is limited road side parking near the trail head. City buses travel along Metchosin Road.

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