Sandgate Green Space is in the District of Metchosin, a coastal community in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on the edge of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Sandgate Green Space leads to a long sandy beach with various names such as Weir Beach, Taylor Beach or Parry Beach. The green space … Continue reading Sandgate Green Space
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Devonian Regional Park
Devonian Regional Park is in the District of Metchosin, a coastal community in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This ocean front park was acquired from the Devonian Foundation Alberta, formed by the lawyer, oil man and philanthropic Eric Harvie, and the provincial government in 1980. It is one hundred and thirty five square … Continue reading Devonian Regional Park
Lombard Green Space
Lombard Green Space is in the District of Metchosin, a coastal community in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Lombard Green Space hosts forty-four Lombardy poplar trees (Populus nigra x trichocarpa ) that were planted in the late eighteen hundreds. These trees were planted in 1877 by Mr. Hans Lars Helgesen along the drive … Continue reading Lombard Green Space
Taylor Green Space
Taylor Green Space is in the District of Metchosin, a coastal community in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on the edge of Strait of Juan de Fuca, Taylor Beach is rock and cobble beach. It is between Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park and Devonian Regional Park. Mitchell Park with Seabluff Trail and Madrill … Continue reading Taylor Green Space
Mitchell Park with Seabluff Trail
Mitchel Park with Seabluff Trail is in the District of Metchosin, a coastal community in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Long time Metchosin residents, Geoff and B.H. Mitchell donated the narrow strip of land to form Mitchell Park. The park hosts a grass and dirt trail through an active grazing field and a … Continue reading Mitchell Park with Seabluff Trail
St Marys’ Green Space
The grounds of Saint Marys’ are two separate green spaces that host buildings of the third oldest Anglican congregation on Vancouver Island. Located in Metchosin, a coastal community in the Capital Regional District, St Marys' Church heritage site, at 4354, was created in the late eighteen seventies. It is used mainly for periodic events. The newer … Continue reading St Marys’ Green Space
Madrill Green Space
The Madrill family of My Chosen Café, Pizza, Sugar Shack and the Critter Corner provided the name for this connector trail. Madrill Green Space is in Metchosin, B.C., a coastal community in the Greater Victoria Regional Area. The green space is a two hundred and thirty meter connector trail from the cricket pitch near Happy … Continue reading Madrill Green Space
Metchosin Technology Green Space
The Metchosin Technology Green Space is in Metchosin, B.C. The green space has a chain-linked fences tennis court, a grass covered sports field and small playground that lies to the north of the main school buildings. This is a great spot to stretch your legs or your pets. Geographical Location N48º 22’ 49” W123º … Continue reading Metchosin Technology Green Space
Metchosin Heritage School Green Space
The Metchosin Heritage School Green Space is in Metchosin, B.C. The green space hosts the original single room building that held its first students in eighteen seventy-two. This building was originally closer to the intersection of Happy Valley Road and Metchosin Road. It was moved to its present location on the corner of the school … Continue reading Metchosin Heritage School Green Space
Metchosin Pavilion Green Space
The Metchosin Pavilion Green Space is in Metchosin, B.C. The green space has a small covered pavilion that is located on the municipal grounds. The pavilion is a terrific spot to view sporting events on the grass cricket field or take a break from walking in the Metchosin community area. Geographical Location N48º 22’ 45” … Continue reading Metchosin Pavilion Green Space
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