Thompson Topp Park is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This small park has a five street trees and a cedar tree. A bench faces the north east and would be a wonderful place to rest from exploring the Estevan Market … Continue reading Thompson Topp 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.
Lincoln Dunlevy Green Space
Lincoln Dunlevy Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The concrete pathway is about one hundred and ten meters long and is border by the various fences of the neighboring properties. This green space is simply an outdoor area that … Continue reading Lincoln Dunlevy Green Space
Beach Lincoln Green Space
Beach Lincoln Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The concrete pathway is about seventy meters long and is border by the very tall fences of the neighboring properties. This green space is simply an outdoor area that makes a … Continue reading Beach Lincoln Green Space
Lokier Gardens
Formed by two lots on the corner of a five-corner junction, Lokier Gardens was named after the Oak Bay’s citizen Mr. Thomas I. Lokier whom donated his time and energy to enhance the original park. The park was rededicated in nineteen sixty three, twelve years earlier Mr. Lokier designed the gate to the garden. The … Continue reading Lokier Gardens
Camas Trail
Camas Trail Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Named for the camas lilies, bulb plants with a spring time blue flower, that were a seasonal food of the residents of this area. These spring time flowers usually are best … Continue reading Camas Trail
Dorset Devon Green Space
Dorset Devon Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space is a pedestrian friendly pathway between Dorset and Devon roads. The concrete walkway is about twenty meters long and lined by the wood fence and hedges of … Continue reading Dorset Devon Green Space
Midland Connector Green Space
Midland Connector Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space is a pedestrian friendly pathway from the north side of Midland to the south side of Midland Road. A twenty meter long concrete sidewalk link Midland Road. The … Continue reading Midland Connector Green Space
Haynes Park
Haynes Park is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The rock and cobble beach that borders the seashore of Haynes Park is a favorite for bird watchers. A concrete staircase leads to the rocky beach. The waters are part of Oak Bay, … Continue reading Haynes Park
Surrey Green Space
Surrey Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of the thirteen regions in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. A grassy area leads to bench that overlooks the rocky shore of the Salish Sea. A pedestrian footpath leads landscaped bushes to the rocky beach. Overlooking Discovery and Chatham islands, a … Continue reading Surrey Green Space
Rutland Green Space
Rutland Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of the thirteen regions in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. A rough pedestrian footpath leads through a thicket of blackberry and snowberry bushes to the rocky foreshore bordering on the Salish Sea. Overlooking Discovery and Chatham islands, a seven step concrete … Continue reading Rutland Green Space
Walks in Your Backyard 