Outdoor Places to Walk, Hike, Run and Explore on Southern Vancouver Island with emphasis on flora and fauna
Beacon Hill Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Beacon Hill Park is on the southern end of Vancouver Island. About two blocks from the Inner Harbour in downtown Victoria, B.C., is Beacon Hill Park with Garry oak meadows, Douglas … Continue reading Beacon Hill Park
Southgate Street - Beacon Hill Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Southgate Street - Beacon Hill Park lies on the north side of Southgate Street which runs through Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, B.C. This lovely rocky green space contains … Continue reading Southgate Street – Beacon Hill Park
Cridge Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located in downtown Victoria, Cridge Park is 0.20 hectare parkland named in honor of Bishop Edward Cridge, the religious philanthropist who also initiated the Cridge Center for the Family, on Cook Street and … Continue reading Cridge Park
St Joseph's Hospital Green Space is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The landscaped gardens of St. Joseph’s Hospital merge, through the wrought iron fence, with the lawns of Mount St. Mary Hospital Gardens along Humbolt Street in Victoria, B.C. The four … Continue reading St Joseph’s Hospital Green Space
Irving Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Sierra redwoods, horse chest nut and big leaf maple trees provide ample shade for the playground in James Bay’s Irving Park. This hectare size park also has twenty one Japanese cherry trees planted … Continue reading Irving Park
St Ann's Academy Gardens and green space is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Apple, pear and plum trees as well as goose berry bushes form part of the Orchard on the eastern side of the St. Ann’s Academy Gardens. This … Continue reading St Ann’s Academy Gardens
Christ Church Cathedral Green Space is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Quiet your mind while you walk the brickwork labyrinth beside the Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria, B.C. The seven circuit design winds you in and then out and is great … Continue reading Christ Church Cathedral Green Space
Pioneer Square Park is in the city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on the southern Vancouver Island, Pioneer Square Park lies within a few blocks east of downtown beside the Christ Church Cathedral and across the road from the Courthouse. This land was used as … Continue reading Pioneer Square Park
Court House Park is in the city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Recently revamped into playground, the Court House Park is a wonderful place to take a moment or two. The play ground has many climbing, swinging and balancing apparatus that allow you to become … Continue reading Court House Park
Rupert Terrace Green Space is in the downtown area of the city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This triangle shaped grass covered rocky knoll is at the junction of Rupert Terrace and Quadra Street near downtown Victoria, BC. There is a bench to rest at … Continue reading Rupert Terrace Green Space
