Ecole Victor Brodeur Green Space is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This three hectare green space was initially the school yard Harborview School; it was renamed Ecole Victor Brodeur. As part of the Victoria School District 61 and the Conseil Scolaire Francophone, … Continue reading Ecole Victor Brodeur Green Space
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Lampson School Green Space
Lampson School Green Space is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This one hectare green space has been a school yard since the early nineteen hundreds. The building was constructed during the time when there was segregation of the genders for attendance … Continue reading Lampson School Green Space
Drake Green Space
Drake Green Space is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space is shaded by Garry oak trees with small shrubs like snow berries, ocean spray and hardhack. Big leaf maple trees and arbutus trees are also found along the pathway. The … Continue reading Drake Green Space
Woodway Green Space
Woodway Green Space is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space connects the roadway from Woodway Road to Rockcrest Avenue. The Garry oak trees with snowberries, ocean spray and hardhack can be seen along the asphalt pathway. Geographical Location N48º … Continue reading Woodway Green Space
Rockcrest Nature Area
Rockcrest Nature Area is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This one hectare area is surrounded by houses in a quiet neighborhood of Esquimalt. Its namesake is from the large rock outcroppings located throughout this area. This is a small natural park that … Continue reading Rockcrest Nature Area
Lugrin Park
Lugrin Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This neighborhood park is toddler friendly. There are colorful molded plastic play equipment, toddler swings, and riding toys. The play area is set on engineered wood chips. The partially grassy lot is fenced on … Continue reading Lugrin Park
Matson Conservation Area
Matson Conservation Area is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. At nearly one hectare, this nature area hosts about one hundred Garry oak trees Quercus garryana over a steep and rocky slopes. The favorite time to visit this dry rocky area is in the … Continue reading Matson Conservation Area
E&N Railway Trail – Esquimalt
The E&N Railway Trail - Esquimalt is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. At just under a three kilometers, this section of the E&N Railway Trail - Esquimalt is an asphalt-covered two lane pathway. The route is used by bicyclists, walker, runners and … Continue reading E&N Railway Trail – Esquimalt
Esquimalt High School Green Space
Esquimalt High School Green Space is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space is over five hectares with large grass covered area for football, soccer and other outdoor sports. The two tennis courts are fenced. The running track circles one of … Continue reading Esquimalt High School Green Space
Bowker Creek Park
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
Walks in Your Backyard 