Outdoor Places to Walk, Hike, Run and Explore on Southern Vancouver Island with emphasis on flora and fauna
George Jay Elementary Green Space is in the city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Named after a school board chair, George Jay Elementary School was built by nineteen ten. The green space of the school can be seen though the lovely Norway maple, purple leaved … Continue reading George Jay Elementary Green Space
Earthbound Community Gardens are in the seaside community of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. As one of three allotment gardens in the Fernwood Community, the Earthbound Community Gardens are surrounded by a wood fence and secured gate. The other two gardens are found along Chambers Street. … Continue reading Earthbound Community Gardens
Victor Street School Green Space is in the city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that forms the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space is all about the playground which is elaborate. Victor Street School is an alternative school in the Victoria School District 61 that supports students with disabilities that include … Continue reading Victor Street School Green Space
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
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 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 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 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
Wark Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. A small gem, Wark Park is almost a quarter of a hectare of parkland in the Quadra/Hillside neighborhood of the City of Victoria, British Columbia. A excellent playground is surrounded by a woodchip … Continue reading Wark Park
Blanchard Street Green Space is in the seaside community of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. On the edge of the Quadra Hillside area of the City of Victoria, this triangular space is a treed grassy area that extends along Blanchard Street toward Tolmie Avenue. There is … Continue reading Blanchard Street Green Space
