Amy Pond Park is in the Goldstream neighborhood of Langford, B.C. The shallow pond, fenced with a tall chain link fence, drains toward Turner’s Bog and is part of the Langford Lake wetlands. There is a one hundred meter gravel foot path that connects into the quiet residential area from Amy Road. Himalayan blackberries, snowberries … Continue reading Amy Pond Park
Category: Langford
Turner’s Bog Park
Turner’s Bog Park is in the Goldstream neighborhood of Langford, B.C. As shallow wetland area that drains toward Langford Lake to connect with Langford Creek, Turner’s Bog has several wetland shrubs, sedges and rushes along its shoreline. The wetlands were formed as a glacial depression called a kettle lake. Langford Creek is part of the … Continue reading Turner’s Bog Park
Four Points Sheraton Victoria Gateway Hotel Green Space
A private and wonderful grass covered area lies beside the parking area for the Four Point Sheraton Victoria Gateway Hotel in Langford, B.C. This landscaped green space makes a terrific green space for the hotel and the Florence Lake Millstream neighborhood. While the area is limited for use by patrons of the hotel, the lawn … Continue reading Four Points Sheraton Victoria Gateway Hotel Green Space
Trans Canada Highway Pedestrian Green Space
The two kilometer pedestrian walkway along McCallum and Leigh roads, south of Florence Lake, connects the north and south neighborhoods of Langford, B.C. The Trans Canada Highway Pedestrian Green Space was formed with the road construction for the Bear Mountain housing projects that created a bridge for pedestrians and vehicles over the highway. The walkway … Continue reading Trans Canada Highway Pedestrian Green Space
Savory Park
Savory Park is a nature park in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. The half hectare parkland borders along the Springboard section of the Florence Lake Strachan Trail, a one and half kilometer long boardwalk and gravel footpath along the south and eastern shore. Savory Park slopes down to the lake from Savory Road … Continue reading Savory Park
Citation Green Space
Citation Green Space is along the gated paved section of Citation Road in Langford, B.C. The seventy meter long pathway is frequented by dog walking, hikers and walkers as it connects with McCallum Road. Blackberries are found along the border of this green space which also has a small Douglas fir tree forest to the … Continue reading Citation Green Space
Cavalcade Green Space
Cavalcade Green Space is in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. The green space is a gated fire access road into a subdivision. This gated road connects to the parking lot for the Costco Store that can be used for a cavalcade: formal group of equestrians although in this area walkers or hikers are … Continue reading Cavalcade Green Space
Florence Lake Strachan Trail
Florence Lake Strachan Trail is an one and half kilometer trail that follows the eastern shore of Florence Lake in Langford, B.C. Florence Lake is a shallow glacial kettle lake that lies on the slopes of Skirt Mountain. There are several view points from along the boardwalk. This section is shades by some large western … Continue reading Florence Lake Strachan Trail
Strachan Park
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
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
Walks in Your Backyard 