Outdoor Places to Walk, Hike, Run and Explore on Southern Vancouver Island with emphasis on flora and fauna
Hazlitt Creek is in the communities of Highlands, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. With a creek flowing through the ravine and a splendid hilltop wildflower meadow covered with moss, Garry Oak and Arbutus trees, Hazlitt Creek Park is a wonderful small nature park. Hazlitt Creek flows though the … Continue reading Hazitt Creek Park
Mount Work Regional Park is in the Highlands community of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on southern Vancouver Island, this very popular recreation area offers a variety of landscapes and activities in its 562 hectares. With lowlands of ferns and salal to the dry rocky conditions of hilltops where manzanita, arbutus trees … Continue reading Mount Work Regional Park
Willis Point borders along the Highland District, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on the Saanich Peninsula and not part of the actual Highlands District, it is included here. The Willis Point Community, located in the Capital Regional District Juan de Fuca Electoral Area, is clustered on … Continue reading Willis Point Parks and Playgrounds
Frost Park is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This is a small neighborhood park in Sidney’s waterfront residential neighborhood. There are both forested and grassy areas to enjoy. While this park borders on the Pat Bay Highway the vegetation and fencing muffle … Continue reading Frost Park
Tulista Park is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This is a favorite place to spend a few hours with the children and those young at heart. The skateboard park has some excellent curves and edges to enjoy as well. This … Continue reading Tulista Park
Eastview Park in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This small waterfront park, about 2200 square meters, hosts panoramic ocean views, lovely gardens and unique outdoor art. The view of the ocean waters of the Salish Sea are breathtaking. Look over the … Continue reading Eastview Park
Seaport Park is now a mostly a parking area, alas, and it is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Seaport Park is found along the Water Front Walkway near the Port Sidney Marina. Nestled beside the Shaw Center for the Salish Sea … Continue reading Seaport Park
Resthaven Linear Park is in Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on tiny Resthaven Island in Tseham Harbour, Resthaven Linear Park has an asphalt walkway that provides wonderful views of the local marinas and boats at anchor along its length. A vehicle and pedestrian bridge … Continue reading Resthaven Linear Park
Freeman Ken Hill Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Mr. Hill was an Esquimalt alderman, mayor, volunteer and resident that supported the community. His projects included formation of the West Song Walkway and the Esquimalt Library. He was made … Continue reading Freeman Ken Hill Park
Paradise Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This lovely neighborhood park is toddler friendly. There are colorful molded plastic play apparatus, toddler swings and riding toys. The partially grass covered lot is fenced with chain link fencing and it has … Continue reading Paradise Park, Esquimalt, B.C.
