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Ogden Point Breakwater Walkway

May 2, 2019May 1, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Enjoy the refreshing and unhindered view of the Salish Sea and the Olympic Mountains in Washington State from the unique three meter wide walkway along the breakwater of Ogden Point. Ogden Point Breakwater Walkway is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This … Continue reading Ogden Point Breakwater Walkway

Fisherman’s Wharf Park

April 28, 2019April 26, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Fisherman's Wharf Park is in the seaside community of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This is a popular place to visit to enjoy a playground, walking trails, wetlands, waterways, terrific views and delicious foods. Fisherman’s Wharf Park is in the James Bay Community of Victoria, B.C. … Continue reading Fisherman’s Wharf Park

Holland Point Park

April 22, 2019April 18, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Holland Point Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Holland Point Park is a water front park in Victoria, B.C, along the Strait of Juan de Fuca in the Salish Sea. It encompasses over five hectares within the James Bay community … Continue reading Holland Point Park

Beacon Hill Park

April 20, 2019July 5, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

  Beacon Hill Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Beacon Hill Park is on the southern end of Vancouver Island. About two blocks from the Inner Harbour in downtown Victoria, B.C., is Beacon Hill Park with Garry oak meadows, Douglas … Continue reading Beacon Hill Park

St Ann’s Academy Gardens

April 16, 2019April 15, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

  St Ann's Academy Gardens and green space is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Apple, pear and plum trees as well as goose berry bushes form part of the Orchard on the eastern side of the St. Ann’s Academy Gardens. This … Continue reading St Ann’s Academy Gardens

Bernard Park

April 6, 2019April 4, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ 1 Comment

Barnard Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Region of British Columbia. This park lies partially in the community of Esquimalt. Play tennis on the waterfront of harbour of Victoria, BC, at Barnard Park. Enjoy the cool ocean breezes while watching your children play on the … Continue reading Bernard Park

Mary Street Park

April 3, 2019April 2, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

This discrete parkland lines on the end of Mary Street in Victoria West. There are two concrete twenty-five meter pathways that connect this park to the Westsong Walkway. If you are looking for a more secluded area for a picnic along the busy Victoria waterfront this might be the place to come, perhaps mid week … Continue reading Mary Street 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

Kimta Road Green Space

March 27, 2019March 25, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Kimta Road Green Space is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. lies along the Westsong Walkway at Lime Bay of Victoria’s Middle Harbour. This is another good access point to stroll along Victoria’s Harbour, although there is no beach access. There are … Continue reading Kimta Road Green Space

Point Ellice Park

March 23, 2019March 22, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Point Ellice Park is in the seaside community of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. A small point of land that projects into the Upper Harbour of Victoria, BC, is called Point Ellice. It is located in two hectare area called Point Ellice Park in the Victoria … Continue reading Point Ellice Park

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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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