Brooks Park is 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 park provides access to the shores of Brentwood Bay in the Saanich Islet and the ocean waters of the Salish Sea. The pathway is … Continue reading Brooks Park
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.
Clarke Road Green Space
Clarke Road Green Space is 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 provides access to the shores of Saanich Inlet and the ocean waters of the Salish Sea. This green space has … Continue reading Clarke Road Green Space
Keally Damelart Green Space
Keally Damelart Green Space is 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 provides a pedestrian walkway between Keally Lane and Damelart Way. This is a good stroll to make with less ferry … Continue reading Keally Damelart Green Space
Babbington Lane Green Space
Babbington Lane Green Space is 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 provides access to the shores of Saanich Islet and the ocean waters of the Salish Sea. This green space has … Continue reading Babbington Lane Green Space
3000 km Through New Zealand — besthike.com
https://www.youtube.com/embed/V_XMyaIxRts?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en&autohide=2&wmode=transparent Film maker Dylan Moron hiked the Te Araroa, New Zealand’s thru hike, in 2019, interviewing others alone the way. It turned out to be a terrific documentary. (21 min) Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.3000 km Through New Zealand — besthike.com
Damelart Park
Damelart Park is 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 rectangular shaped neighborhood park is surrounded by family homes. It is fenced. There is a small fir and cedar forested area on the south … Continue reading Damelart Park
Verdier Park
Verdier Park is 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 park is near the BC Ferry Terminal in Brentwood Bay. The ferry travels across Saanich Inlet to Mill Bay. Verdier Park has a small … Continue reading Verdier Park
Stelly’s Cross Road Green Space
Stelly’s Cross Road Green Space is 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 provides access to the shores of Saanich Islet and the ocean waters of the Salish Sea. This green space … Continue reading Stelly’s Cross Road Green Space
Island View Beach Regional Park
Island View Beach Regional Park is 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, visit this park to enjoy a wonderful seascape that covers over 50 hectares. This sand and cobble beach park has views of … Continue reading Island View Beach Regional Park
Cordova Spit Park – TIXEN
Cordova Spit Park is 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, visit this park to enjoy a wonderful seascape along the shores of Cordova Channel and Saanichton Bay. The waters are part of the Salish … Continue reading Cordova Spit Park – TIXEN
