Brighton Green Space

Brighton GS walk2

Brighton Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space is about a one kilometer walkway that connects the various sections of Brighton Avenue. The route forms part of the Centennial Trail, a seven kilometer long route through the community. The stroll is along the roadway of Brighton Avenue which connects Foul Bay Road to Saint David Street. There are several sections that have rough concrete staircases and urban plantings that form restful green spaces. There are a few benches along the route. Brighton Avenue was forms by consolidation of a couple of other streets and was likely named after the coastal city in South East England. Windsor Park is nearby.

Geographic Location N48º 25’ 26”  W123º 19’ 18”

Brighton Green Space can be reached from the Trans-Canada Highway. Continue along the Hwy 1 into Victoria as it becomes Douglas Street. Turn off Douglas onto Hillside Avenue to head east. Stay on Hillside Avenue as it becomes Lansdowne Road. Continue along Lansdowne Road to reach Foul Bay Road. Continue along Foul Bay Road to reach Brighton Street. There is small sign along the roadway. There is a small parking area on the left near the private home. There is no street parking along Foul Bay Road. City buses travel along Foul Bay Road.

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