Sumas Park is in the seaside community of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This park is an excellent surprise. Shaded by two large Garry oak trees, the 0.15 hectare parkland has a large grassy area and a playground. Set in a woodchip base, the play ground … Continue reading Sumas Park
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Galloping Goose Regional Trail – Victoria
The Galloping Goose Regional Trail - Victoria is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. A branch off the Galloping Goose is the Lochside Regional Trail leads into Victoria, BC, from the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. The Lochside Regional Trail, maintained by the … Continue reading Galloping Goose Regional Trail – Victoria
Selkirk Green Park
Selkirk Green Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. It is a quarter of a hectare treed lined grass covered area in the midst of the housing and office building of the Selkirk Waterfront development. This oasis has benches and picnic … Continue reading Selkirk Green Park
Sawmill Point Green Space
Sawmill Point Green Space is in the city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This is a terrific spot for a stroll, paddle or just to take in the views. Sawmill Point Green Space is a linear 1.3 hectare parkland is on the eastside of the … Continue reading Sawmill Point Green Space
Garbally Landing Green Space
Garbally Landing Green Space is in the city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Garbally Landing Green Space has a landscaped pathway along the Selkirk Waterfront near Jutlands Road. This small polygon shaped parkland, about 800 square meters, is on the eastern side of the Gorge … Continue reading Garbally Landing Green Space
Harris Green Park
Harris Green Park is in the city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This wide meridian green space between Rudlin Street and Pandora Avenue is filled with grass covered slopes and a variety of trees. London plane, lodgepole pines and Garry oak trees are a few … Continue reading Harris Green Park
Mason Street Park
A lovely sanctuary of outdoor space in a busy urban neighborhood, Mason Street Park has a grassy area shaded by Garry oak and black locust trees. The park is about a quarter of a hectare in size with a hundred and thirty meter walking loop that connects with both Opal and Manson streets. It is … Continue reading Mason Street Park
Central Park, Victoria, B.C.
Central Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The tall Garry oak trees in Central Park provide a complementary setting to the beautiful plant displays. Just over six hectares this park is hidden behind the Crystal Pool building and is a … Continue reading Central Park, Victoria, B.C.
Royal Athletic Park
Royal Athletic Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. A professional ball field that is used for baseball, softball, football, lacrosse, soccer and other large capacity events forms the Royal Athletic Park. It is the home park for the two sports … Continue reading Royal Athletic Park
Queens Park
Queens Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. At first glance Queens Park appears to be part of George Jay Elementary School Green Space which is just through the chain link fence. This 0.16 hectare parkland is mostly a grassy area … Continue reading Queens Park
Walks in Your Backyard 