The view from the ridge in Harrow Gate Park is worth the steep climb. Located in the Bear Mountain neighborhood of Langford, B.C., Harrow Gate Park is partway up the mountain. It has a ridge at about one hundred and fifty meters from which there is good view of the communities to the east. Arbutus … Continue reading Harrow Gate 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.
Bear Mountain Parkway Green Space
The nature area that divides a small section the Bear Mountain Parkway has several tall Douglas fir and cedar trees with a dense ground cover of shrubs. This one and half hectare area is near the Stone Gate subdivision and has the large sign for the area located on the lower end. Gardner Creek, a … Continue reading Bear Mountain Parkway Green Space
Katherine Tye Ecological Reserve
Katherine Tye Ecological Reserve is a limited and restricted access area on the southeastern slope of Sumas Mountain. Formed in nineteen ninety-six by land donated from Katherine Tye, the three point one hectare lot contains big leaf maple, birch and vine maple trees although the reserve was formed to protect the ghost orchid plant. The … Continue reading Katherine Tye Ecological Reserve
Walks in Your Backyard 