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Category: Oak Bay

Saint Patrick’s Perish Green Space

March 6, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Saint Patrick’s Perish Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Initially called Willows Church the building was on a large open field and was created in nineteen twelve. Shortly thereafter it became the original perish for Lady of our Lourdes … Continue reading Saint Patrick’s Perish Green Space

Willows Elementary School Green Space

February 16, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Willows Elementary School Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. As part of School District 61, Victoria, the school grounds are available outside of school hours. This green space has housed a school since the early nineteen-tens when a single … Continue reading Willows Elementary School Green Space

Thompson Topp Park

February 9, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

  Thompson Topp Park is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This small park has a five street trees and a cedar tree. A bench faces the north east and would be a wonderful place to rest from exploring the Estevan Market … Continue reading Thompson Topp Park

Lincoln Dunlevy Green Space

January 31, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Lincoln Dunlevy Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The concrete pathway is about one hundred and ten meters long and is border by the various fences of the neighboring properties. This green space is simply an outdoor area that … Continue reading Lincoln Dunlevy Green Space

Beach Lincoln Green Space

January 30, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Beach Lincoln Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The concrete pathway is about seventy meters long and is border by the very tall fences of the neighboring properties. This green space is simply an outdoor area that makes a … Continue reading Beach Lincoln Green Space

Lokier Gardens

January 26, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Formed by two lots on the corner of a five-corner junction, Lokier Gardens was named after the Oak Bay’s citizen Mr. Thomas I. Lokier whom donated his time and energy to enhance the original park. The park was rededicated in nineteen sixty three, twelve years earlier Mr. Lokier designed the gate to the garden.  The … Continue reading Lokier Gardens

Camas Trail

January 9, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Camas Trail Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Named for the camas lilies, bulb plants with a spring time blue flower, that were a seasonal food of the residents of this area. These spring time flowers usually are best … Continue reading Camas Trail

Dorset Devon Green Space

December 23, 2017 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

  Dorset Devon Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space is a pedestrian friendly pathway between Dorset and Devon roads. The concrete walkway is about twenty meters long and lined by the wood fence and hedges of … Continue reading Dorset Devon Green Space

Midland Connector Green Space

December 20, 2017 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Midland Connector Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space is a pedestrian friendly pathway from the north side of Midland to the south side of Midland Road. A twenty meter long concrete sidewalk link Midland Road. The … Continue reading Midland Connector Green Space

Haynes Park

December 11, 2017 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Haynes Park is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The rock and cobble beach that borders the seashore of Haynes Park is a favorite for bird watchers. A concrete staircase leads to the rocky beach.  The waters are part of Oak Bay, … Continue reading Haynes Park

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  • Parker Park (Sayward Beach)
  • Fenn Road Beach
  • Cordova Bay Elementary School Green Space
  • Beckton Park
  • Sayward Hill Park
  • Lochside Park
  • Fowler Park
  • Glendale Trail and Green Space
  • Camosun College Interurban Campus Green Spaces
  • Layritz Park
  • Saanich Commonwealth Place Park
  • Normandy Park
  • Royal Oak Middle School Green Space
  • Quick’s Bottom Park Arboretum
  • Thomas Francis/ Freeman King Regional Park

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