Mars Street Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Let’s meet at Mars! Mars Street Park is a natural Garry oak meadow located on the rocky southern slope of Peacock Hill. This small road right of way for Mars Street is … Continue reading Mars Street Park
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Jewish Cemetery Green Space
The Jewish Cemetery Green Space is in the city of Victoria, B.C., one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Recognized as the oldest Jewish cemetery in western Canada, this green space along Cedar Hill Road and Acton Street is a beautiful place for rest. The granite gatepost for the … Continue reading Jewish Cemetery Green Space
Hillside Park
Hillside Park is in Victoria, B.C., one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. On first glance Hillside Park is not on a hillside nor is there any slopes to this park. It is a great baseball park though. The ball diamond is complete with outfield fences, score board, batting … Continue reading Hillside Park
Mount Work Hartland Bike Trails
The Mount Work Hartland Bike Trails lie on the western slope of Mount Work in the community of the Highlands, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on the southern end of Vancouver Island this section of Mount Work Regional Park was designed for mountain biking. Mt Work … Continue reading Mount Work Hartland Bike Trails
Mount Work Regional Park
Mount Work Regional Park is in the Highlands community of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on southern Vancouver Island, this very popular recreation area offers a variety of landscapes and activities in its 562 hectares. With lowlands of ferns and salal to the dry rocky conditions of hilltops where manzanita, arbutus trees … Continue reading Mount Work Regional Park
St Peter and St Paul Anglican Green Space
St Peter and St Paul’s Anglican Green Space is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The green space around the buildings include Garry oak, Douglas fir and balsam fir trees. Several small cedar hedge trees and well as snow berry, ocean … Continue reading St Peter and St Paul Anglican Green Space
Freeman Ken Hill Park
Freeman Ken Hill Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Mr. Hill was an Esquimalt alderman, mayor, volunteer and resident that supported the community. His projects included formation of the West Song Walkway and the Esquimalt Library. He was made … Continue reading Freeman Ken Hill Park
Midland Circle Green Space
Midland Circle Green Space is located in the seaside community of Oak Bay, part of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space was formed in earlier nineteen hundreds as part of the terminus of the streetcar to provide access to the Uplands Farm Estates. The asphalt covers the railway bed that formed … Continue reading Midland Circle Green Space
Nottingham Park
Fabulous architecture and landscaping surround Nottingham Park. Nottingham Park is located in the seaside community of Oak Bay, a district in the Capital Regional District that forms the greater area of Victoria, British Columbia. Located in the southern side of t the Upland Estates, this park includes a playgym and extensive lawns. It is shaded … Continue reading Nottingham Park
Metchosin Bike Park
The Metchosin Bike Park is in Metchosin, B.C. The park hosts a small circuit with several dirt jumps around the garry oak trees in the parkland. The firehall forms the north side of this park. A small grass field forms the south side of the park. The Metchosin Riding Ring, the cricket park, Metchosin … Continue reading Metchosin Bike Park
Walks in Your Backyard 