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Tag: native plants

Charters River – Sea to Sea Park

July 6, 2019July 9, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Charters River - Sea to Sea Park is in the seaside community of Sooke, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Charters River is a tributary of the Sooke River, located on the southern end of Vancouver Island. Shield, Crabapple and Grass lakes flow into Charters River. Lands in … Continue reading Charters River – Sea to Sea Park

Millstream Creek Trail

June 24, 2019June 21, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Millstream Creek Trail is in the communities of Langford, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. There are three sections to the Millstream Creek Trail in Langford, B.C. Goldie Trail forms the first section that is starts north of Goldie Park. The second section lies just south of this … Continue reading Millstream Creek Trail

Goldstream River Provincial Park

June 1, 2019June 1, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ 1 Comment

With four hundred and seventy seven hectares to explore, Goldstream River Provincial Park of British Columbia lies within the City of Langford, B.C. The park is about sixteen kilometers north of Victoria, B.C., along the Trans Canada Highway (Hwy1). The highway bisects the park, north to south, as it follows the river bed. As a … Continue reading Goldstream River Provincial Park

Copper Mine Trail – East Sooke Park

May 25, 2019May 24, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Copper Mine Trail – East Sooke Park is in the seaside Juan de Fuca Electoral Area of British Columbia. This park is bordered by Metchosin and Sooke communities and lies in East Sooke. The park is included in the section about Sooke. Both Sooke and the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area are part of the … Continue reading Copper Mine Trail – East Sooke 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

White Birch Green Space

September 11, 2018September 10, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

  White Birch Green Space is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. White Birch Green Space connects the end of White Birch Road to the tennis courts of Resthaven Park. This easement contains an asphalt pathway that divides the grass covered park … Continue reading White Birch Green Space

Oak Bay Native Plant Garden

April 27, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

  Oak Bay Native Plant Garden is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This landscaped quarter of an hectare contains a unique collection of locally grown plants in a nurtured setting.  A wood chip trail leads around the park. Stroll past Garry … Continue reading Oak Bay Native Plant Garden

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Urban parks and green spaces

Let’s go for a walk

  • 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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