Saxe Point Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Come to wander along relaxing seaside and forest pathways at Saxe Point. This is a popular waterfront park with beautiful landscaped gardens with a grass covered area and trails through the … Continue reading Saxe Point 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. Spending time in the woods, called forest bathing, has health benefits such as calmness, relaxing and recentering.
Nelson Park
Nelson Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Pause at Nelson Park to take in the views of the Olympic Mountains, Strait of Juan de Fuca and Saxe Point Park. There are benches along the wood staircase that leads down to … Continue reading Nelson Park
Sturdee Park
Sturdee Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. With a view over Royal Roads Bay, this beach park is a pleasant place to pause and smell the wild roses the line the walkway. The multi- terraced concrete staircase has over forty … Continue reading Sturdee Park
Foster Park
Foster Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. With a view over Royal Roads Bay and the Olympic Mountains across the Strait of Juan de Fuca, this pebble beach can be access through a concrete staircase. There might be logs to … Continue reading Foster Park
St Peter and St Paul Anglican Green Space
St Peter and St Paul’s Anglican Green Space is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The green space around the buildings include Garry oak, Douglas fir and balsam fir trees. Several small cedar hedge trees and well as snow berry, ocean … Continue reading St Peter and St Paul Anglican Green Space
Bullen Park
Bullen Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Bullen Park is nestled between the parking area for the Archie Browning Sports Center and the Esquimalt Recreation Center. This park hosts a large grass covered sports field. There are three baseball diamonds … Continue reading Bullen Park
Esquimalt Adventure Park
Esquimalt Adventure Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This two thousand square meter sized park is packed with a lot of fun equipment. In the summer, it’s a water spray park. There is a wonderful children’s playground. Right beside that … Continue reading Esquimalt Adventure Park
Memorial Park, Esquimalt, B.C.
Memorial Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located across from the Esquimalt Municipal Hall and near the Esquimalt Plaza, the park is great place to enjoy a stroll away from the hustle and bustle of the busy shopping center of … Continue reading Memorial Park, Esquimalt, B.C.
Denniston Park
Denniston Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. With a view over the Saxe Point, Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Royal Roads Bay, this granite rok headland is an inspiring place to take a stroll. The asphalt pathway from the … Continue reading Denniston Park
Freeman Ken Hill Park
Freeman Ken Hill Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Mr. Hill was an Esquimalt alderman, mayor, volunteer and resident that supported the community. His projects included formation of the West Song Walkway and the Esquimalt Library. He was made … Continue reading Freeman Ken Hill Park
Walks in Your Backyard 