Fentress Lochside Green Space

Fentress Lochside Green Space lies in the municipality of Central Saanich, one of the thirteen which form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on the Saanich Peninsula of Vancouver Island, this green space lies along the easement of Fentress Road beside Lochside Drive and the Pat Bay Highway. There is redwood tree with several cedar and deciduous trees in the green space.  A large grass covered area and several shrubs border the trees. This is a good place for a rest stop while cycling along the Lochside Trail. The beach access to Bazen Bay is poor. The easement and ephemeral creek between homes 8443 and 8675 leads to the ocean. For access to the rocky beach of Bazan Bay continue to Wardle Road or Cascade Drive.

Geographical location N48º 36’ 43” W 123º 24’ 1”

Fentress Lochside Green pace from the Patricia Bay Highway, Highway 17, which heads north from the Trans-Canada Highway Highway 1. Exit the Highway 17 right off of Mount Newton Cross Road and turn left onto Lochside Drive. Continue along Lochside Drive to reach Fentress Road. Turn left on to Fentress Road which looks like a private shared driveway. The park is on the left. There is limited parking along Fentress Road

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