Sayward Hill Park lies in the District of Saanich one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This park is roughly shaped like an elongated ‘L” as it extends from Cordova Bay Road south toward Worthington Street and Del Monte Avenue then eastward toward Sayward Hill Crescent. The gavel and … Continue reading Sayward Hill Park
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Observatory Hill Trail
The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory Trail is in the District of Saanich, one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Situated on the top of Little Saanich Mountain which is also known as Observatory Hill, is the DAO: a domed roof white cylindrical two-story building. This well know historical landmark has … Continue reading Observatory Hill Trail
Ravine Park
Ravine Park is in the municipality of Central Saanich, one of the thirteen that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on the Saanich Peninsula of Vancouver Island, This park is just over half a hectare. The steep sides of gully of Ravine Creek form this shady neighborhood park on the waters of … Continue reading Ravine Park
Pine Ridge Park
Pine Ridge Park is in the seaside community of Sooke, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This small parkland has a forest nature trail and a small grass covered area. From Parkridge Place a small wooden bridge and a fence line of cedar hedge trees line the gravel … Continue reading Pine Ridge Park
Setchfield Park
Setchfield Park is nature park with walking trails in the Bear Mountain and Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. Tall cedar, big leaf maple and Douglas fir trees are found in this second growth forest. Several old stumps that support large trees can be seen along the four hundred meter long loop trail. Salal and … Continue reading Setchfield Park
DeMamiel Creek Park
DeMamiel Creek Park is in the seaside community of Sooke, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Stretched over two kilometers along the creek sides the DeMamiel Creek, this park hosts a series of pleasant urban trails in the Sunriver neighborhood. DeMamiel Creek is named after an adventurous … Continue reading DeMamiel Creek Park
Cridge 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
Walks in Your Backyard 