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Bowker Creek Park

March 15, 2018June 19, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Bowker Creek Park is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen communities that compose the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Bowker Creek originates near Cedar Hill Golf Course and Shelborne Street; its watershed encompasses over one thousand hectares including waters that drain from Mount Tolmie and parts of the University of … Continue reading Bowker Creek Park

Henderson Green Space

March 14, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Henderson Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The walkway between Kings Road and Carrick Street is like a lane way whereas the section from Kings to Newton Avenue is a foot path. This route makes for a pleasant stroll … Continue reading Henderson Green Space

Willows Elementary School Green Space

February 16, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Willows Elementary School Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. As part of School District 61, Victoria, the school grounds are available outside of school hours. This green space has housed a school since the early nineteen-tens when a single … Continue reading Willows Elementary School Green Space

Thompson Topp Park

February 9, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

  Thompson Topp Park is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This small park has a five street trees and a cedar tree. A bench faces the north east and would be a wonderful place to rest from exploring the Estevan Market … Continue reading Thompson Topp Park

Beach Lincoln Green Space

January 30, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Beach Lincoln Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The concrete pathway is about seventy meters long and is border by the very tall fences of the neighboring properties. This green space is simply an outdoor area that makes a … Continue reading Beach Lincoln Green Space

Camas Trail

January 9, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Camas Trail Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Named for the camas lilies, bulb plants with a spring time blue flower, that were a seasonal food of the residents of this area. These spring time flowers usually are best … Continue reading Camas Trail

Dorset Devon Green Space

December 23, 2017 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

  Dorset Devon Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space is a pedestrian friendly pathway between Dorset and Devon roads. The concrete walkway is about twenty meters long and lined by the wood fence and hedges of … Continue reading Dorset Devon Green Space

Midland Connector Green Space

December 20, 2017 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Midland Connector Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space is a pedestrian friendly pathway from the north side of Midland to the south side of Midland Road. A twenty meter long concrete sidewalk link Midland Road. The … Continue reading Midland Connector Green Space

Haynes Park

December 11, 2017 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Haynes Park is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The rock and cobble beach that borders the seashore of Haynes Park is a favorite for bird watchers. A concrete staircase leads to the rocky beach.  The waters are part of Oak Bay, … Continue reading Haynes Park

Lansdowne Green Space

November 28, 2017 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Lansdowne Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of the thirteen regions in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. A unique outdoor art sculpture is featured in the waterfront green space. Created by Illarion Gallant the large artistically contradictory ‘Dream Window’ outdoor art projects into the air. There is a … Continue reading Lansdowne Green Space

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  • Agate Park
  • 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

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