Beckton Park lies in the District of Saanich one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This forested parkland is just over half a hectare with a dirt and mulch trail that switchbacks back on both sides of Gardom ravine. The Gradom Creek watershed is composed of a small ephemeral creek that flows into Cordova Bay near Agate Park. The creek is mostly channeled underground along Walema Street. This creek may have been named after the Gradom family; prominent in BC politics for many decades. The park has cedar and fir trees with ferns and blackberries in the understory. This park lies between several streets of Cordova Bay: Hanover, Beckton, Walema and Polson Terrace. There are some wonderful vistas of Cordova Bay, Haro Strait and the San Juan Islands along the trail. The trail access from Hanover Place is via a 50-step concrete staircase while the access from both Beckton and Polson are sloped. This is a great place to enjoy the late winter sunrises.
Geographical Location 48° 31’ 33” N 123° 22’ 33’W
Beckton Park can be accessed from the Trans-Canada highway. Exit on to Mackenzie Avenue to reach Highway 17, Pat Bay Highway. Follow Pat Bay Highway northward to reach Cordova Bay Road. Turn right onto Cordova Bay Road. Follow up Cordova Bay Road to Fowler Road. Turn right to stay on Cordova Bay Road. Turn right onto Lochside Drive once past Matticks Farm shopping area (be sure to stop for visit for coffee, ice cream and some wonderful shops. Follow Lockside Drive then turn right onto Walema left onto Beckton and continue along as the road curves to become Polson Terrace. A small, unmarked staircase beside 5244 house leads you to the park. There is limited parking on the roadside. There is a parking area with additional parking found at Lockside Park or at Matticks Farm shopping area.
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