George Jay Elementary Green Space is in the city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Named after a school board chair, George Jay Elementary School was built by nineteen ten. The green space of the school can be seen though the lovely Norway maple, purple leaved … Continue reading George Jay Elementary Green Space
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Mount Work Hartland Bike Trails
The Mount Work Hartland Bike Trails lie on the western slope of Mount Work in the community of the Highlands, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on the southern end of Vancouver Island this section of Mount Work Regional Park was designed for mountain biking. Mt Work … Continue reading Mount Work Hartland Bike Trails
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
Gonzales Hill Regional Park – Oak Bay
Gonzales Hilll Regional Park is a park of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Acquired in 1992 by both Victoria and Oak Bay Municipalities and the CRD, the distinctive rounded roof of the Gonzales Observatory Weather Station overlooks Victoria, Oak Bay and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This park hosts the heritage … Continue reading Gonzales Hill Regional Park – Oak Bay
University of Victoria Trails, Oak Bay
Located outside Ring Road, the wood chip trails of the University of Victoria are frequented by joggers and pet owners. These jogging trails meander through forested areas and grassy meadows. Slightly off the beaten jogging trails, the University’s Finnerty Gardens are great place to admire the flowers and shrubs. You can also brush up … Continue reading University of Victoria Trails, Oak Bay
Blinkhorn Park
Blinkhorn Park is in the District of Metchosin, a coastal community in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Blinkhorn Lake forms the center of this parkland while the Mount Blinkhorn lies to the east. Mount Blinkhorn is surrounded by private property thus is not available to the public. These features recognizes the English man … Continue reading Blinkhorn Park
Devonian Regional Park
Devonian Regional Park is in the District of Metchosin, a coastal community in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This ocean front park was acquired from the Devonian Foundation Alberta, formed by the lawyer, oil man and philanthropic Eric Harvie, and the provincial government in 1980. It is one hundred and thirty five square … Continue reading Devonian Regional Park
Hoffman Green Space
Hoffman Green Space Park is located in the Mill Hill neighborhood of Langford, B.C. This small green space has a thirty meter long gravel footpath that connects the east and west ends of Hoffman Avenue. It borders on Cornerstone Park. Scotch broom plants and some grasses are part of this green space. Several well placed … Continue reading Hoffman Green Space
Navigators Green Space
Navigators Green Space is in the Bear Mountain neighborhood of Langford, B.C. This green space has gravel access trail that leads into Nature’s Gate Park. The trail is near the summit of Miniskirt Mountain, a peak originally about three hundred and eleven meters. The view from the summit is wonderful, although its forested area has … Continue reading Navigators Green Space
Bear Mountain Bike Park
Bear Mountain Bike Park is located in the Bear Mountain area of Highlands, B.C. With set hours of business and a fee to access, the trails justify the grounds of operation for this mountain bike park. The bike park is the base for Cycling Canada Mountain Bike Team and this is one of several sites … Continue reading Bear Mountain Bike Park
Walks in Your Backyard 