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Begbie Green

February 4, 2019February 4, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ 1 Comment

Begbie Green Space is in the seaside City of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Along the junction of Pembroke and Shelbourne streets, in Victoria, B.C., is a series of small odd shaped green spaces with lovely grassy areas under beautiful mature trees. These green spaces are … Continue reading Begbie Green

Royal Jubilee Hospital Green Space

February 1, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ 1 Comment

  The Royal Jubilee Hospital Green Space or the Begbie Green is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Built in eighteen eighty nine, the Royal Jubilee Hospital has a several terrific places to explore nature and the outdoors. The landscaping of the … Continue reading Royal Jubilee Hospital Green Space

Adanac Street Green Space

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ 1 Comment

Adanac Street Green Space is in the seaside City of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This street is named after Canada spelt backwards. The green space is a wonderful Garry Oak grove with rocky outcrops. This green space connects to the Shelbourne Street Green Space. The … Continue reading Adanac Street Green Space

Carrick Street Green Space

January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ 1 Comment

Carrick Street Green Space is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The green space of Carrick Street is a linear area that connects to Shelbourne Street Green Space. The concrete pathway leads between 2633 and 2628 Shelbourne Street and is shaded by … Continue reading Carrick Street Green Space

Spirit Garden, King and Newton, Victoria

January 28, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ 1 Comment

Spirit Garden is in the city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. A fabulous site for a respite, Spirit Garden is an 0.12 hectare oasis for exploring the outdoors. Developed by a motivated group of volunteers with the North Jubilee Neighborhood Association, the garden is filled … Continue reading Spirit Garden, King and Newton, Victoria

Newton Green Space

January 28, 2019January 27, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Newton Green Space is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The road right of way of Newton Street is a linear green space that connects to Shelbourne Street Green Space. The concrete pathway leads between 2733 and 2751 Shelbourne Street and is … Continue reading Newton Green Space

Alexander Park

January 25, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ 1 Comment

Alexander Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Slightly larger than half a hectare, Alexander Park has a great playground and some wide open spaces beside the playground. This park is a favorite for local dog owners who can enjoy the … Continue reading Alexander Park

Quadra Community Green

January 25, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ 1 Comment

Quadra Community Green is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. A one and half hectare grass covered field crisscrossed by foot paths forms the green space of the Quadra Community. This property and school building was initial an elementary school in the … Continue reading Quadra Community Green

SJ Willis Community School Green Space

January 25, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ 1 Comment

SJ Willis Community School Green Space is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This large sports field on the corner of Hillside and Blanchard Streets forms the largest green space at SJ Willis Continuing Education School. Part of the Victoria School District … Continue reading SJ Willis Community School Green Space

Topaz Park

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ 1 Comment

This is the huge grass covered parkland seen from Blanchard Street sort of close to Mayfair Shopping Center. Topaz Park has almost ten hectares of outdoor space for kids of all ages to hang out or play organized sports. The fenced artificial turf soccer field fills the lower northern section of the park. Its referred … Continue reading Topaz Park

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Let’s go for a walk

  • 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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