Strachan Park is a nature park in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. At just over half a hectare, the steep terrain that surrounds the small wetland in this park has helped to maintain its natural integrity. Florence Lake Pier and Viewing Dock, Florence Lake Park North, Florence Lake Strachan Trail Shaw Green Space … Continue reading Strachan 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.
Florence Lake Pier
The pier and viewing dock at Florence Lake is a great place to explore nature and the outdoors. This park is found in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. The pier and view dock are used by fishers and swimmers who enjoy the warm waters of this shallow lake. A small boat launch area … Continue reading Florence Lake Pier
Florence Lake Park North
A sixty meter long boardwalk is the focal point for Florence Lake Park North. This park is found in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. Florence Lake is a shallow glacial kettle lake with a surface area of about eight hectares and average depth about two meters. There is one seasonal tributary, Florence Lake … Continue reading Florence Lake Park North
Shaw Green Space
Shaw Green Space is in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. This green space is formed from the gravel fire road that connects Shaw Avenue to Florence Lake Road. This ninety meter long pathway is gated at both ends and is near Shaw and Ironwood parks as well as the trail along Florence Lake. … Continue reading Shaw Green Space
Ironwood Park
Ironwood Park is in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. This nature park is along the steep eastern slopes of the lower ridge that forms Skirt Mountain. Its eastern side borders along Shaw Park. The rest of the park is surrounded by residential homes which limits access to this nature area. There are a … Continue reading Ironwood Park
Shaw Park
Shaw Park is in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. This park is along the steep eastern slopes of Skirt Mountain and borders along Ironwood Park. Douglas fir and cedar trees provide shade of the gravel footpath through the park. The trail from Shaw Avenue is bordered by a chain link fence on the … Continue reading Shaw Park
Setchfield Shaw Green Space
Setchfield Shaw Green Space is in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. There is a seventy five meter long gravel pathway that connects Setchfield Avenue up to Shaw Avenue. This pathway is bordered by wood and rock fences of the neighboring properties and a few blackberry bushes as it zigzags up the slope. A … Continue reading Setchfield Shaw Green Space
Camli Green Space
Camli Green Space is in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. The eighty meter long concrete path connects Camli Place to Setchfield Avenue. The pathway is bordered by the fences of the neighborhood homes and a few trees. Lakewood Elementary School Green Space, Lake Ida Ann Park, Ashley Green Space and Shaw Park are … Continue reading Camli Green Space
Lakewood Elementary School Green Space
Lakewood Elementary School is part the Sooke School District (number sixty two). The green space includes the large school yard with two large sports fields and several playground areas. The two hectare green space is in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. The south playground is on a wood chip base with a curved … Continue reading Lakewood Elementary School Green Space
Jamie Green Space
Jamie Green Space is a gravel foot path leads from Jamie Place to Lake Ida Ann Park in Langford, B.C. The sixty meter long trail slopes from the cul-de-sac down along a rock lined creekbed to the park. The trail is shaded by several large trees. A pleasant two kilometer stroll is from this green … Continue reading Jamie Green Space
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