Mountain Road Forest Nature Reserve is in the District of Saanich, one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This fifty-acre property lies on the near Prospect Lake and contains a few single-track trails. The reserve has mature second growth Coastal Douglas-fir, Garry oak, rocky outcrops and arbutus trees. There … Continue reading Mountain Road Forest Nature Reserve
Author: Healthy Naturalist
Hi! I'm Roberta, an avid walker, hiker and naturalist.
I'm a back yard hiker which means I hike the local area where I live on Vancouver Island. I share these urban parks and outdoor spaces with you. I want to encourage you to explore the neighborhoods in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia by foot. Immersing yourself in your natural world, on the southern end of Vancouver Island and elsewhere, helps you to find balance in life.
Estelline Park
Estelline Park is in the District of Saanich, one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. It lies on the southern end of Prospect Lake and is bordered by the lake and neighborhood properties. About a half of a hectare, Estelline Park provides walk in access to Prospect Lake for … Continue reading Estelline Park
South Prospect Lake Park
South Prospect Lake Park is in the District of Saanich, one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. It lies on the southern end of Prospect Lake and is bordered by the lake and neighborhood properties. The park is nearly 10 hectares of forest composed of cedar, fir and Garry … Continue reading South Prospect Lake Park
Whitehead Park
Whitehead Park is in the District of Saanich, one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. It lies on the north end of Prospect Lake and it bordered by the lake and neighborhood streets. At just over one hectare, this park is an enjoyable nature park and swimming area. Tod … Continue reading Whitehead Park
Observatory Hill Trail
The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory Trail is in the District of Saanich, one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Situated on the top of Little Saanich Mountain which is also known as Observatory Hill, is the DAO: a domed roof white cylindrical two-story building. This well know historical landmark has … Continue reading Observatory Hill Trail
Underwood Park
Underwood Park is in the District of Saanich, one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This nature park is about two hectares in size. The wide trail into the park is lined with aspen and cotton wood trees. Equestrians frequent this trail that leads to a nearby private stable … Continue reading Underwood Park
Saanich Centennial Trail – Interurban Rail Trail
The Saanich Centennial Trail Interurban Rail Trail is in the District of Saanich, one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This multi-user pathway parallels much of West Saanich Road from Interurban Road to Wallace Drive for about four and half kilometers. This route was the original corridor for the … Continue reading Saanich Centennial Trail – Interurban Rail Trail
Prospect Lake Park
Prospect Lake Park is in the District of Saanich, one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This park is next to the green space and schoolyard of Prospect Lake Elementary School that is within the Saanich School District No. The park has a soccer field with lights and hosts … Continue reading Prospect Lake Park
Prospect Lake Elementary School Green Space
Prospect Lake Elementary Green Space is in the District of Saanich, one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space is the schoolyard of Prospect Lake Elementary School that is within the Saanich School District No 63. The current building was built in the late nineteen sixties after … Continue reading Prospect Lake Elementary School Green Space
Elk / Beaver Lake Regional Park
Elk / Beaver Lake Regional Park is the District of Saanich, one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This is a friendly family area where you can walk around the entire lake and explore its shoreline and forest trails. The peaceful lakeshore has picnic tables and picnic shelters for … Continue reading Elk / Beaver Lake Regional Park
Walks in Your Backyard 