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SandHill Park

June 8, 2021 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Sandhill Park is in the municipality of Central Saanich, one of the thirteen which form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on the Saanich Peninsula of Vancouver Island, this nature park is along a section of Tetayut Creek or Sandhill Creek or Shady Creek. The nature park protects a section of the creek. … Continue reading SandHill Park

Gourman Park

June 19, 2019June 18, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

At almost a hectare in size, the polygonal shaped Gourman Park shares its east border with Thetis Lake Regional Park. It is also shares it perimeter with several single family homes in this Thetis Heights neighborhood of Langford, B.C. There is a trail that connects with the Phelps Road Trail in Thetis Lake Park and … Continue reading Gourman Park

Cooper Cove Park

June 3, 2019July 9, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Cooper Cove Park is in the seaside community of Sooke, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This small mud and rock bay is a good place to launch a personal watercraft to set off to explore the Sooke Basin.  A historical society sign can be seen in this … Continue reading Cooper Cove Park

Westsong Walkway

March 27, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

  Westsong Walkway is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This is a lovely twisting and turn pathway along shoreline that forms the Inner and Middle Harbour of Victoria, B.C. In the Vic West community this pathway is also known as Songhees … Continue reading Westsong Walkway

Reay Creek Park

November 21, 2018November 21, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Reay Creek Park is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This creekside park is a tranquil oasis in Sidney since its formation in nineteen eighty. Reay Creek is small creek that flows from the southeastern part of the airport property into the … Continue reading Reay Creek Park

A.T. Gordon Memorial Park

July 20, 2016 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

A.T. Gordon Memorial Park is in the Happy Valley neighborhood of Langford, B.C. This park is the legacy of volunteer firefighter and gentle man who resided  in Langford: Mister Alexander Thomas Gordon. The park has baseball diamond with chain link fencing, a seasonal concession, picnic tables and washrooms. There is also a playground and walking … Continue reading A.T. Gordon Memorial Park

Selwyn Cedarvale Green Space

September 29, 2015 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Selwyn Cedarvale Green Space is in the Mill Hill neighborhood of Langford, B.C. This rough seventy meter long footpath from Selwyn Road connects to the trails in Cedar Vale Park. The gravel pathway is border by patches of Himalayan blackberries that grow beside the fences. The trail crosses over the tunnel that protects Mill Stream … Continue reading Selwyn Cedarvale Green Space

Vista Dawn Green Space

September 1, 2015 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Vista Dawn Green Space is the gated roadway that connects to a small paved and gravel path and is signed as Vista Dawn Place. The green space has several large patches of Himalayan blackberries and a couple of tall trees. The rough trail along the roadway connects to Amy Road, Amy Pond Park and Lakehurst … Continue reading Vista Dawn Green Space

Florence Lake Strachan Trail

August 22, 2015 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Florence Lake Strachan Trail is an one and half kilometer trail that follows the eastern shore of Florence Lake in Langford, B.C. Florence Lake is a shallow glacial kettle lake that lies on the slopes of Skirt Mountain. There are several view points from along the boardwalk. This section is shades by some large western … Continue reading Florence Lake Strachan Trail

Florence Lake Pier

August 19, 2015 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

The pier and viewing dock at Florence Lake is a great place to explore nature and the outdoors. This park is found in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. The pier and view dock are used by fishers and swimmers who enjoy the warm waters of this shallow lake. A small boat launch area … Continue reading Florence Lake Pier

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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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