Mountain Road Forest Nature Reserve is in the District of Saanich, one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This fifty-acre property lies on the near Prospect Lake and contains a few single-track trails. The reserve has mature second growth Coastal Douglas-fir, Garry oak, rocky outcrops and arbutus trees. There … Continue reading Mountain Road Forest Nature Reserve
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South Prospect Lake Park
South Prospect Lake Park is in the District of Saanich, one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. It lies on the southern end of Prospect Lake and is bordered by the lake and neighborhood properties. The park is nearly 10 hectares of forest composed of cedar, fir and Garry … Continue reading South Prospect Lake Park
Whitehead Park
Whitehead Park is in the District of Saanich, one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. It lies on the north end of Prospect Lake and it bordered by the lake and neighborhood streets. At just over one hectare, this park is an enjoyable nature park and swimming area. Tod … Continue reading Whitehead Park
Observatory Hill Trail
The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory Trail is in the District of Saanich, one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Situated on the top of Little Saanich Mountain which is also known as Observatory Hill, is the DAO: a domed roof white cylindrical two-story building. This well know historical landmark has … Continue reading Observatory Hill Trail
Underwood Park
Underwood Park is in the District of Saanich, one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This nature park is about two hectares in size. The wide trail into the park is lined with aspen and cotton wood trees. Equestrians frequent this trail that leads to a nearby private stable … Continue reading Underwood Park
Saanich Centennial Trail – Interurban Rail Trail
The Saanich Centennial Trail Interurban Rail Trail is in the District of Saanich, one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This multi-user pathway parallels much of West Saanich Road from Interurban Road to Wallace Drive for about four and half kilometers. This route was the original corridor for the … Continue reading Saanich Centennial Trail – Interurban Rail Trail
Prospect Lake Park
Prospect Lake Park is in the District of Saanich, one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This park is next to the green space and schoolyard of Prospect Lake Elementary School that is within the Saanich School District No. The park has a soccer field with lights and hosts … Continue reading Prospect Lake Park
Bear Hill Regional Park
Bear Hill Regional Park lies within the area that forms the District of Saanich, one of the thirteen districts within the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Bear Hill Park is a Capital Regional District (CRD) park that is located near the border of Saanich and Central Saanich. The view from Bear Hill varies with … Continue reading Bear Hill Regional Park
Tod Inlet – Gowland Tod Provincial Park
Tod Inlet – Gowland Tod Provincial Park is in the municipality of Central Saanich, one of the thirteen, which form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on the Saanich Peninsula of Vancouver Island, this park is charming and fun with a creek, estuary and developing forests. Fresh water flows into Tod Inlet from … Continue reading Tod Inlet – Gowland Tod Provincial Park
Gore Park
Gore Park is in the municipality of Central Saanich, one of thirteen that form the Regional District of British Columbia. Located on the Saanich Peninsula of Vancouver Island, this urban nature park is a Garry Oak woodland with small grass covered areas between the many rock outcrops and the Garry Oak trees. At just under … Continue reading Gore Park
Walks in Your Backyard 