Lampson Lions Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities forming the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Also known as Lions Park, this is one point seven hectare green space has two fenced Little League ball diamonds, bleachers and concession. The concession and associated toilets are open during sporting events … Continue reading Lampson Lions Park
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Arcadia Green Space
Arcadia Green Space is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space overlooks the Gorge Waterway through the branches of a large Douglas fir. The very rough pathway has a five foot drop before it leads down the slope to the muddy … Continue reading Arcadia Green Space
Fleming Green Space
Fleming Green Space is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The rough pathway is covered with fine gravel. The one thirty meter pathway leads to the Fleming Street and onto the fields of Esquimalt High School Green Space. This street was named after … Continue reading Fleming Green Space
Selkirk Gorge Park
Selkirk Gorge Park (Arm Street Promenade) is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on Arm Place, the park is named for the street and overlooks the Gorge Waterway. The park is connected to Arm Street Park in Victoria, British Columbia. There is … Continue reading Selkirk Gorge Park
Inskip Green Space
Inskip Green Space is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Curiously, an inskip is someone who lives near an island and is an alternative spelling to the Old English work ynyscype. This street was named after the naval instructor, Mr Robert Mills Inskip … Continue reading Inskip Green Space
Yarrow Park
Yarrow Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on Yarrow Place, the park is named for the Yarrow Shipyards that operated the dry-dock from the shores of Esquimalt Harbor between approximately nineteen sixteen to nineteen forty-eight. The company, owned by the … Continue reading Yarrow Park
Dellwood Park
Dellwood Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The fifteen concrete stairs lead to a small concrete view point over the waters of the Gorge Waterway. There is no water access from this platform but there is a bench. There are several … Continue reading Dellwood Park
Glenvale Park
Glenvale Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. A thirty meter long brick pathway leads to the shoreline of the Gorge Waterway. The pathway branches both left and right along the shore and is mostly covered with grass. There are some shrubs … Continue reading Glenvale Park
Garthland Green Space
Garthland Green Space is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. A rough wood-chip and gravel pathway leads down to the shoreline of the Gorge Waterway. This area is rather muddy and limited access to the tidal water of Gorge Waterway. It could be … Continue reading Garthland Green Space
Forshaw Green Space
Forshaw Green Space is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space has a few trees and a concrete platform that provides a wonderful view point. Lounge on the bench, when its free, and gaze out onto the Gorge Waterway to watch … Continue reading Forshaw Green Space
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