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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

Bevan Oakville Green Space

October 27, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Bevan Oakville Green Space is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia.  This green space contains a pedestrian walkway that connects Bevan Avenue to Oakville Avenue and Eighth Street. It lies near the Winspear Conference Center which hosts a large grass covered area … Continue reading Bevan Oakville Green Space

Fifth Street Green Space

September 27, 2018October 12, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Fifth Street Green Space is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space provides a wonderful view and access to the tidal sand and mud flats of Roberts Bay. Roberts Bay lines along the shoreline of Sidney Channel near Haro Strait … Continue reading Fifth Street Green Space

Mermaid Park

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Mermaid Park is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This small neighborhood park is a grass covered area that has a swing set. The swings have a pea gravel base. There are several trees and shrubs in this park and a couple … Continue reading Mermaid Park

Resthaven Park

September 10, 2018September 8, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ 1 Comment

  Resthaven Park is in Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Resthaven Park overlooks the waters the host the Fisheries’ Wharf and Marina in All Bay and contains some beautiful plant displays, grass covered knolls, and rock walls. The area is frequently used for picnics and by … Continue reading Resthaven Park

Foster Park

August 21, 2018August 20, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Foster Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. With a view over Royal Roads Bay and the Olympic Mountains across the Strait of Juan de Fuca, this pebble beach can be access through a concrete staircase.  There might be logs to … Continue reading Foster Park

Bowker Creek Park

March 15, 2018June 19, 2019 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

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

Sandgate Green Space

March 11, 2017 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Sandgate Green Space is in the District of Metchosin, a coastal community in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia.  Located on the edge of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Sandgate Green Space leads to a long sandy beach with various names such as Weir Beach, Taylor Beach or Parry Beach. The green space … Continue reading Sandgate Green Space

Devonian Regional Park

March 6, 2017 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Devonian Regional Park is in the District of Metchosin, a coastal community in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This ocean front park was acquired from the Devonian Foundation Alberta, formed by the lawyer, oil man and philanthropic Eric Harvie, and the provincial government in 1980. It is one hundred and thirty five square … Continue reading Devonian Regional Park

Taylor Green Space

February 16, 2017 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Taylor Green Space is in the District of Metchosin, a coastal community in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on the edge of Strait of Juan de Fuca, Taylor Beach is rock and cobble beach. It is between Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park and Devonian Regional Park. Mitchell Park with Seabluff Trail and Madrill … Continue reading Taylor 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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