The Great Trail, originally called the Trans Canada Trail, is a multi-use recreational pathway that connects the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic Oceans. Twenty three thousand kilometers of walkways connect all the provinces and territories in Canada. This is a community based project and the portion of the route within and maintained by … Continue reading Great (Trans Canada) Trail – Langford
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Galloping Goose Trail – Langford
The Galloping Goose Regional Trail is a multi-use trail that connects Victoria to Sooke, approximately fifty five kilometers distance. This old rail bed was initially used during the nineteen twenties for a passenger train. Although it is never far from busy streets, walking, hiking and cycling, as well as sections that include use by equestrians, … Continue reading Galloping Goose Trail – Langford
Crystalview Elementary School Green Space
Crystalview Elementary School Green Space is in the Mill Hill neighborhood of Langford, B.C. Surrounded by Douglas fir and Garry oak forests, this two hectare green space is formed by a sport field, play areas and a playground. The grass field is a flat outdoor space in this rather steep sloped neighborhood and is a … Continue reading Crystalview Elementary School Green Space
Selwyn Green Space
Selwyn Green Space is in the Mill Hill neighborhood of Langford, B.C. This green space has an unique feature of a waterfall and pond that is well established with wetland plants. Selwyn Falls Park is further up the hill while Leckfield Park, Cedarvale Park, Mill Hill Regional Park and Jeanine Park are nearby. Geographic location … Continue reading Selwyn Green Space
Ridge Green Space
Ridge Green Space is in the Mill Hill neighborhood of Mill Hill in Langford, B.C. This small green space is at the junction of two short steep streets called Olympia and Glacier ridges. Douglas fir and arbutus trees fill this small nature park that also has salal and rhododendron plants growing on the rocky slope. … Continue reading Ridge Green Space
Willway Elementary School Green Space
Located within the Sooke School District #62, Willway Elementary School yard is in Goldstream neighborhood of Langford, B.C. The green space that forms the school grounds has two playground areas, several benches and picnic tables. The two and half hectare green space is available outside of school hours. The front of the shcool building has … Continue reading Willway Elementary School Green Space
Four Points Sheraton Victoria Gateway Hotel Green Space
A private and wonderful grass covered area lies beside the parking area for the Four Point Sheraton Victoria Gateway Hotel in Langford, B.C. This landscaped green space makes a terrific green space for the hotel and the Florence Lake Millstream neighborhood. While the area is limited for use by patrons of the hotel, the lawn … Continue reading Four Points Sheraton Victoria Gateway Hotel Green Space
Trans Canada Highway Pedestrian Green Space
The two kilometer pedestrian walkway along McCallum and Leigh roads, south of Florence Lake, connects the north and south neighborhoods of Langford, B.C. The Trans Canada Highway Pedestrian Green Space was formed with the road construction for the Bear Mountain housing projects that created a bridge for pedestrians and vehicles over the highway. The walkway … Continue reading Trans Canada Highway Pedestrian Green Space
Lakewood Elementary School Green Space
Lakewood Elementary School is part the Sooke School District (number sixty two). The green space includes the large school yard with two large sports fields and several playground areas. The two hectare green space is in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. The south playground is on a wood chip base with a curved … Continue reading Lakewood Elementary School Green Space
Spirit Player Green Space
Spirit Player Green Space is in the Bear Mountain neighborhood of Langford, B.C. This small green oasis is at the junction of Players Drive with Spirit Ridge Drive. It provides a pleasant change of scenery while strolling between the parks in this neighborhood. Players Park, Spirit Ridge Park, Blue Grouse Plateau Park and Rockhampton Park … Continue reading Spirit Player Green Space
Walks in Your Backyard 