Lake Ida Ann Park is in the Bear Mountain - Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. This small manmade lake lies within the Gardner Creek drainage which is part of the Mill Stream watershed. The park is about a hectare in size with a gravel footpath along the shoreline. The four hundred meter pathway is … Continue reading Lake Ida Ann 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.
Ashley Green Space
Ashley Green Space is a gravel footpath in the Millstream – Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. The one hundred and seventy meter long pathway connects Millstream Road to Ashley Place. The pathway borders on several residential homes. Himalayan blackberry bushes are abundant along the trail which is shaded by Douglas fir, cedar and arbutus … Continue reading Ashley Green Space
Sparrow Green Space
Sparrow Green Space is a gravel footpath in the Millstream – Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. A pleasant two kilometer stroll is from this green space, south along Millstream Road to Ashley Green Space then around Lake Ida Ann to the trail through Jamie Green Space and back along the streets in this quiet … Continue reading Sparrow Green Space
Arngask Park
Arngask Park is in the Florence Lake - Bear Mountain neighborhood of Langford, B.C. This wetland park is surrounded by residential homes, many whom use it as a garden refuse site, and a buffer of trees and shrubs. Douglas fir, cedar and alder trees grow along the shores of the shallow waters. Oceanspray, snow berries … Continue reading Arngask Park
Rockhampton Park
Rockhampton Park hosts a playground and is in the Bear Mountain neighborhood of Langford, B.C. Located on the pea gravel base is a large tower with a staircase and slide. The climb to the tower can be done using the stairs or a spiral pole. A single spinable pole and a tipping wave complete the … Continue reading Rockhampton Park
Nicklaus Rockhampton Green Space
Nicklaus Rockhampton Green Space is a seventy-five meter long pedestrian access between two roads. Located in the Bear Mountain neighborhood of Langford, B.C., the concrete foot path leads to the small playground called Rockhampton Park. The pathway connects to trails in Nature’s Gate Park which lies across Nicklaus Drive. Rockhampton Park and Nicklaus Park are … Continue reading Nicklaus Rockhampton Green Space
Spirit Player Green Space
Spirit Player Green Space is in the Bear Mountain neighborhood of Langford, B.C. This small green oasis is at the junction of Players Drive with Spirit Ridge Drive. It provides a pleasant change of scenery while strolling between the parks in this neighborhood. Players Park, Spirit Ridge Park, Blue Grouse Plateau Park and Rockhampton Park … Continue reading Spirit Player Green Space
Navigators Green Space
Navigators Green Space is in the Bear Mountain neighborhood of Langford, B.C. This green space has gravel access trail that leads into Nature’s Gate Park. The trail is near the summit of Miniskirt Mountain, a peak originally about three hundred and eleven meters. The view from the summit is wonderful, although its forested area has … Continue reading Navigators Green Space
Nature’s Gate Park
Nature’s Gate Park is in the Bear Mountain neighborhood of Langford, B.C. It lies on the northwestern slope of MiniSkirt Mountain which was once three-hundred and eleven meters high. This four hectare parkland is surrounded by residential homes with views of Bear Mountain Golf Resort with Mount Finlayson providing the background to the west. The … Continue reading Nature’s Gate Park
Skirt Mountain Lookout Trail
Skirt Mountain is a three hundred and forty two meter high peak near Mount Finlayson, which stands at four hundred and fifteen meters. The trail to the summit follows the proposed route for the Bear Mountain Parkway and roadways for about five kilometers. The route is partially paved yet mostly loose gravel and bedrock. The … Continue reading Skirt Mountain Lookout Trail
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