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Savory Park

August 24, 2015 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Savory Park is a nature park in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. The half hectare parkland borders along the Springboard section of the Florence Lake Strachan Trail, a one and half kilometer long boardwalk and gravel footpath along the south and eastern shore. Savory Park slopes down to the lake from Savory Road … Continue reading Savory Park

Citation Green Space

August 23, 2015 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Citation Green Space is along the gated paved section of Citation Road in Langford, B.C. The seventy meter long pathway is frequented by dog walking, hikers and walkers as it connects with McCallum Road. Blackberries are found along the border of this green space which also has a small Douglas fir tree forest to the … Continue reading Citation Green Space

Cavalcade Green Space

August 22, 2015 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Cavalcade Green Space is in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. The green space is a gated fire access road into a subdivision. This gated road connects to the parking lot for the Costco Store that can be used for a cavalcade: formal group of equestrians although in this area walkers or hikers are … Continue reading Cavalcade Green Space

Florence Lake Strachan Trail

August 22, 2015 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Florence Lake Strachan Trail is an one and half kilometer trail that follows the eastern shore of Florence Lake in Langford, B.C. Florence Lake is a shallow glacial kettle lake that lies on the slopes of Skirt Mountain. There are several view points from along the boardwalk. This section is shades by some large western … Continue reading Florence Lake Strachan Trail

Florence Lake Pier

August 19, 2015 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

The pier and viewing dock at Florence Lake is a great place to explore nature and the outdoors. This park is found in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. The pier and view dock are used by fishers and swimmers who enjoy the warm waters of this shallow lake. A small boat launch area … Continue reading Florence Lake Pier

Florence Lake Park North

August 19, 2015 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

A sixty meter long boardwalk is the focal point for Florence Lake Park North. This park is found in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. Florence Lake is a shallow glacial kettle lake with a surface area of about eight hectares and average depth about two meters. There is one seasonal tributary, Florence Lake … Continue reading Florence Lake Park North

Shaw Green Space

August 18, 2015 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Shaw Green Space is in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. This green space is formed from the gravel fire road that connects Shaw Avenue to Florence Lake Road. This ninety meter long pathway is gated at both ends and is near Shaw and Ironwood parks as well as the trail along Florence Lake. … Continue reading Shaw Green Space

Shaw Park

August 17, 2015 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Shaw Park is in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. This park is along the steep eastern slopes of Skirt Mountain and borders along Ironwood Park. Douglas fir and cedar trees provide shade of the gravel footpath through the park. The trail from Shaw Avenue is bordered by a chain link fence on the … Continue reading Shaw Park

Setchfield Shaw Green Space

August 17, 2015 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Setchfield Shaw Green Space is in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. There is a seventy five meter long gravel pathway that connects Setchfield Avenue up to Shaw Avenue. This pathway is bordered by wood and rock fences of the neighboring properties and a few blackberry bushes as it zigzags up the slope. A … Continue reading Setchfield Shaw Green Space

Camli Green Space

August 17, 2015 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Camli Green Space is in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. The eighty meter long concrete path connects Camli Place to Setchfield Avenue. The pathway is bordered by the fences of the neighborhood homes and a few trees. Lakewood Elementary School Green Space, Lake Ida Ann Park, Ashley Green Space and Shaw Park are … Continue reading Camli Green Space

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  • 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
  • Thomas Francis/ Freeman King Regional Park

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