Rockcrest Nature Area is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This one hectare area is surrounded by houses in a quiet neighborhood of Esquimalt. Its namesake is from the large rock outcroppings located throughout this area. This is a small natural park that … Continue reading Rockcrest Nature Area
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Lugrin Park
Lugrin Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This neighborhood park is toddler friendly. There are colorful molded plastic play equipment, toddler swings, and riding toys. The play area is set on engineered wood chips. The partially grassy lot is fenced on … Continue reading Lugrin Park
Matson Conservation Area
Matson Conservation Area is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. At nearly one hectare, this nature area hosts about one hundred Garry oak trees Quercus garryana over a steep and rocky slopes. The favorite time to visit this dry rocky area is in the … Continue reading Matson Conservation Area
Barnard Park, Esquimalt
Barnard Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Barnard Park is shared with the City of Victoria; about five hundred square meters of this seaside park lies in Esquimalt. This small section of the park is forested with Garry Oak and Douglas … Continue reading Barnard Park, Esquimalt
Wurtele Park
Wurtele Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. At just under a half of a hectare, Wurtele Park has a concrete pathway that leads through a urban forest from Wurtele Place to Lockney Road. There is a set of fourteen stairs with … Continue reading Wurtele Park
E&N Railway Trail – Esquimalt
The E&N Railway Trail - Esquimalt is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. At just under a three kilometers, this section of the E&N Railway Trail - Esquimalt is an asphalt-covered two lane pathway. The route is used by bicyclists, walker, runners and … Continue reading E&N Railway Trail – Esquimalt
Anderson Park
Anderson Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. At about half an hectare in size this park has opportunity for outdoor pursuits for nearly everyone. There is a concrete skateboard area, playground, community garden, benches, picnic tables and grass covered areas. … Continue reading Anderson Park
Esquimalt High School Green Space
Esquimalt High School Green Space is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space is over five hectares with large grass covered area for football, soccer and other outdoor sports. The two tennis courts are fenced. The running track circles one of … Continue reading Esquimalt High School Green Space
Lampson Lions Park
Lampson Lions Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities forming the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Also known as Lions Park, this is one point seven hectare green space has two fenced Little League ball diamonds, bleachers and concession. The concession and associated toilets are open during sporting events … Continue reading Lampson Lions Park
Arcadia Green Space
Arcadia Green Space is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space overlooks the Gorge Waterway through the branches of a large Douglas fir. The very rough pathway has a five foot drop before it leads down the slope to the muddy … Continue reading Arcadia Green Space
Walks in Your Backyard 