Charles Redfern, jeweler and politician, served two terms as mayor for the City of Victoria, B.C., in the eighteen hundreds. Charles Redfern Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This triangle shaped one fifth of a hectare parkland has granite boulder … Continue reading Charles Redfern Park
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MacDonald Park
MacDonald Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Designed for outdoor sports like baseball, soccer and rugby, the grass fields in MacDonald Park cover about three and a third hectares. Macdonald Park was formed from the large estate and home of … Continue reading MacDonald Park
Quadra Park
Quadra Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Along Belleville Street, near Owsego Street, in downtown Victoria, B.C., is a landscaped park with a statue of an explorer: Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra. Captain Quadra explored the west Coast … Continue reading Quadra Park
Confederation Garden Plaza
Confederation Garden Plaza is in the seaside city of Victoria, B.C., one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Refresh your memory on the Coat of Arms for Canada’s provinces and territories at the Confederation Garden Plaza, maintained by the British Columbia Legislative Assembly. This plaza is often referred to … Continue reading Confederation Garden Plaza
Fisherman’s Wharf Park
Fisherman's Wharf Park is in the seaside community of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This is a popular place to visit to enjoy a playground, walking trails, wetlands, waterways, terrific views and delicious foods. Fisherman’s Wharf Park is in the James Bay Community of Victoria, B.C. … Continue reading Fisherman’s Wharf Park
Belleville Street Green
Belleville Street Green is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. A large anchor rests near this grass covered area along Belleville Street. Belleville Street Green lies between the street and the Clipper Ferry Terminal, a passenger catamaran to downtown Seattle, Washington State, … Continue reading Belleville Street Green
Beacon Hill Park
Beacon Hill Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Beacon Hill Park is on the southern end of Vancouver Island. About two blocks from the Inner Harbour in downtown Victoria, B.C., is Beacon Hill Park with Garry oak meadows, Douglas … Continue reading Beacon Hill Park
Southgate Street – Beacon Hill Park
Southgate Street - Beacon Hill Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Southgate Street - Beacon Hill Park lies on the north side of Southgate Street which runs through Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, B.C. This lovely rocky green space contains … Continue reading Southgate Street – Beacon Hill Park
Cridge Park
Cridge Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located in downtown Victoria, Cridge Park is 0.20 hectare parkland named in honor of Bishop Edward Cridge, the religious philanthropist who also initiated the Cridge Center for the Family, on Cook Street and … Continue reading Cridge Park
Pioneer Square Park
Pioneer Square Park is in the city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on the southern Vancouver Island, Pioneer Square Park lies within a few blocks east of downtown beside the Christ Church Cathedral and across the road from the Courthouse. This land was used as … Continue reading Pioneer Square Park
Walks in Your Backyard 