Muir Creek Park is east of the seaside community of Sooke, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia and is part of the Juan De Fuca Electoral District. Muir Creek flows from the San Juan Ridge area of southern Vancouver Island. The Muir Creek watershed drains about seven thousand … Continue reading Muir Creek Park
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Sea to Sea Regional Park Reserve
Sea to Sea Regional Park Reserve is in the seaside community of Sooke, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This park is about four thousand hectares with about thirty kilometers of hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails. It borders along Ludlow Road Park, Allman Park, and Sooke Mountain … Continue reading Sea to Sea Regional Park Reserve
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
Lorimer Highland Park Terrace Green Space
The Lorimer Highland Park Terrace Green Space is in the seaside community of the Highlands, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The rural nature of this green space makes it an excellent place to explore the outdoors. This linear park is mostly a narrow trail surrounded by forest … Continue reading Lorimer Highland Park Terrace Green Space
Phil Ross Park
Phil Ross Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This is a small park near Highrock Cairn Park. There are a few benches beneath the Garry Oak and Douglas fir trees in this park. This park has an asphalt pathway, about … Continue reading Phil Ross Park
God’s Acre Cemetery Green Space
God’s Acre Cemetery Green Space is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This military site is a National Historic Site and has guided tours with the Old Cemeteries Society of Victoria. It was previously known as the Royal Navy Cemetery. This beautiful place … Continue reading God’s Acre Cemetery Green Space
Highrock Green Space
Highrock Green Space is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This small grass lot is a splendid place to play. There is a bench along the back fence. Highrock Park, Rockcrest Nature Area, Lugrin Park, Wurtele Park and the Rockheights Middle School Green … Continue reading Highrock Green Space
Rockheights Middle School Green Space
Rockheights Middle School Green Space is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This three hectare grass covered area has delineations for sport fields and, seasonally, a chalk track is traced across the fields. There is ample grass covered areas to enjoy. The school … Continue reading Rockheights Middle School Green Space
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
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
Walks in Your Backyard 