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Iroquois Park

November 9, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Iroquois Park is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Visit Iroquois Park to enjoy the beautiful garden displays, playground and water spray area, basketball/hockey court, public toilets, tennis courts and ball fields. Or to just hang out on the grassy knolls to … Continue reading Iroquois Park

Tulista Park

November 8, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

  Tulista Park is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This is a favorite place to spend a few hours with the children and those young at heart. The skateboard park has some excellent curves and edges to enjoy as well. This … Continue reading Tulista Park

Welcome Green Space

November 2, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Welcome Green Space is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This small green space, located on the corner of Ocean Avenue and Second Street, greets travelers as they exit the Anacortes/Friday Harbour Ferry. It is a island of green with a huge … Continue reading Welcome Green Space

Eastview Park

November 1, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

  Eastview Park in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This small waterfront park, about 2200 square meters, hosts panoramic ocean views, lovely gardens and unique outdoor art. The view of the ocean waters of the Salish Sea are breathtaking. Look over the … Continue reading Eastview Park

Beacon Park

October 31, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Beacon Park is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. While the namesake for Beacon Avenue rests on top of the pole near the water’s edge, Beacon Park on the left side of the wharf. At 3400 square meters, this part hosts an … Continue reading Beacon Park

Seaport Park

October 30, 2018November 13, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Seaport Park is now a mostly a parking area, alas, and it is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Seaport Park is found along the Water Front Walkway near the Port Sidney Marina. Nestled beside the Shaw Center for the Salish Sea … Continue reading Seaport Park

Water Front Walkway – Sidney

October 29, 2018October 29, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Inhale the sea air and the panoramic views of the Salish Sea from along this seaside walkway. Water Front Walkway is an exceptional and picturesque footpath along the waterfront of Sidney that is enjoyable year round. The Water Front Walkway is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital … Continue reading Water Front Walkway – Sidney

Bevan Oakville Green Space

October 27, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Bevan Oakville Green Space is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia.  This green space contains a pedestrian walkway that connects Bevan Avenue to Oakville Avenue and Eighth Street. It lies near the Winspear Conference Center which hosts a large grass covered area … Continue reading Bevan Oakville Green Space

Lochside Regional Trail – Sidney

October 19, 2018October 27, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ 1 Comment

The Lochside Regional Trail - Sidney is a multi-use trail that is used by cyclists, hikers, runners and dog walkers. The Lochside Regional Trail is a great pathway to use to explore the outdoors and to traverse the Saanich Peninsula on Vancouver Island. The Trail is about thirty kilometers long with about four kilometers that … Continue reading Lochside Regional Trail – Sidney

Winspear Green Space

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ 1 Comment

Winspear Green Space is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The large conference center hosts well tended gardens and grassy areas around the conference center make for a pleasant walk. While attending an event at the center or for just a pleasant … Continue reading Winspear Green Space

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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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