Cordova Bay Elementary School Green Space lies in the District of Saanich one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This school yard is part of the Saanich School District. The school opened in nineteen forty-six and with its last upgrade for seismic support used prefabricated laminated timber became the first school to be constructed with these materials. The school yard is about 2.5 hectares. There is a small corpse of tall fir trees along the north fence and a couple of other trees in the school yard. A large grass covered sports field provides areas for track and field, soccer and other ball sports. There are two playground play areas. The one near to Ramble Road is a multilevel play structure with climbing areas and slides. The play area near to Cordova Bay Road is a composite collection of play structures one with a tall slide and another for climbers with ladders and bars that encourage exploration. There is also a swing set and a nature play area. A small garden space is maintained for educational purposes. This is a wonderful place to walk in your backyard.
Geographical Location 48° 31’ 40” N 123° 22’ 15’W
Cordova Bay Elementary School Green Space 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 Cordova Bay Road to Fowler Road (up and over the ridge). Turn right to stay on Cordova Bay Road. Continue along Cordova Bay Road past Mattick’s Farm shopping area (be sure to stop for break and enjoy coffee, ice cream and some wonderful shops). Turn right on to Rambler Road and look for roadside parking beside the school fence near the corpse of fir trees. There is limited parking on the roadside.
Walks in Your Backyard 