This Garry oak meadow parkland is slightly larger than four and a half hectares. Native to the west coast of North America, Garry oak trees (Quercus garryana) form in unique habitat that is found on southern Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and a few areas of the Fraser River valley. Their understory is composed of … Continue reading Summit Park
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Wesley Park
Wesley Park is in the seaside community of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. About the size of a couple of residential lots in Victoria, Wesley Park is a grass covered quarter of a hectare with a terrific playground. This is small yet wonderful area includes a … Continue reading Wesley Park
Oaklands Park
Oaklands Park is in the city of Victoria, B.C., one of thirteen communities that forms the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. There is plenty of space and things to do at Oaklands Park. Nearly two and half hectares of space to stretch, run, and throw a ball or frisbee. There is a very nice … Continue reading Oaklands Park
Ryan Ivy Green
The Ryan Street Green Space or Ryan Ivy Green is located in Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. A grove of Garry Oak trees covers the street corner called Ryan Ivy Green. The footpath through the grass cover space connects Cedar Hill Road and Ivy Place. This … Continue reading Ryan Ivy Green
Thetis Lake Scafe Hill Park
Thetis Lake-Scafe Hill-Park is in the seaside community of the Highlands, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Thetis Lake Park is a regional parkland that encompasses several hills including Scafe Hill and Stewart Mountain. The northern part of the eight hundred and thirty three hectare parkland resides in … Continue reading Thetis Lake Scafe Hill Park
Mount Work Regional 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
Gowlland – Tod Provincial Park
The 1219-hectare parkland in the Highlands was created from the 1994 Commonwealth Nature Legacy to protect these natural areas of the CRD. The Gowlland - Tod Provincial Park shelters a significant part of the Gowlland Range with the rare, dry, coastal Douglas Fir habitat and areas of old-growth forest, wildflowers, and stands of arbutus and … Continue reading Gowlland – Tod Provincial Park
Willis Point Parks and Playgrounds
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
Maryland Park
Maryland 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 grass covered parkland in Sidney’s waterfront neighborhood. It is surrounded by the homes in the neighborhood. This park can be accessed from pedestrian pathways from Webster Place and Captains … Continue reading Maryland Park
Peter Grant Park
Peter Grant Park is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Peter Grant Park is a large natural park near Reay Creek. It borders the Pat Bay Highway yet is buffered by the cottonwood forest. This park is frequented by dog walkers and … Continue reading Peter Grant Park
Walks in Your Backyard 