Elgin Yale Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This small green space connects Elgin Street to Yale Road. The concrete sidewalk parallels the stain glass windows on the wall of Saint Mary the Virgin Anglican Church. The narrow … Continue reading Elgin Yale Green Space
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Bowker Creek Park
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
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
Oak Bay High School Green Space
Oak Bay High School 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 has several pedestrian friendly pathways and large sports fields including an artificial turf field. This field is fenced with chain-linked wire fencing. There is a … Continue reading Oak Bay High School Green Space
Saint Patrick’s Perish Green Space
Saint Patrick’s Perish Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Initially called Willows Church the building was on a large open field and was created in nineteen twelve. Shortly thereafter it became the original perish for Lady of our Lourdes … Continue reading Saint Patrick’s Perish Green Space
Willows Elementary School Green Space
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
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
Camas Trail
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
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
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
Walks in Your Backyard 