Beckton Park lies in the District of Saanich one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This forested parkland is just over half a hectare with a dirt and mulch trail that switchbacks back on both sides of Gardom ravine. The Gradom Creek watershed is composed of a small ephemeral … Continue reading Beckton Park
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Fowler Park
Fowler Park lies in the District of Saanich one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. About a quarter of the almost one and half hectare parkland is a gravel parking area. This park is being renewed yet is mostly used by those who want to saunter, cycle or ride … Continue reading Fowler Park
Glendale Trail and Green Space
Glendale Trail lies in the District of Saanich one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This multi-user trail is about seven hundred and fifty meters. It is paved or covered with loose gravel for much of its length. The trail connects at Mann Road, near the junction with Wilkenson, … Continue reading Glendale Trail and Green Space
Layritz Park
Layritz Park lies in the District of Saanich one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The property for the parkland, about 6.5 hectares, was formed by the donation from Mr. Richard Layritz, in 1953. His greenhouse and horticultural business, Layritz Nurseries Ltd., provided a lot of the initial shrubs … Continue reading Layritz Park
Whitehead Park
Whitehead Park is in the District of Saanich, one of thirteen areas that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. It lies on the north end of Prospect Lake and it bordered by the lake and neighborhood streets. At just over one hectare, this park is an enjoyable nature park and swimming area. Tod … Continue reading Whitehead Park
Gore Park
Gore Park is in the municipality of Central Saanich, one of thirteen that form the Regional District of British Columbia. Located on the Saanich Peninsula of Vancouver Island, this urban nature park is a Garry Oak woodland with small grass covered areas between the many rock outcrops and the Garry Oak trees. At just under … Continue reading Gore Park
Shady Creek United Church Green Space
Shady Creek United Church Green Space is in the municipality of Central Saanich, one of the thirteen which form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on the Saanich Peninsula of Vancouver Island, the green space hosts the cemetery and perimeter plantings of the church and consecrated grounds since eighteen sixty two. The church … Continue reading Shady Creek United Church Green Space
Blossom Park
Blossom Park is in the municipality of Central Saanich, one of the thirteen which form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on the Saanich Peninsula of Vancouver Island, this half a hectare park is a nonagonal shaped grass covered area with a playground. The park is surrounded by the fences of the neighboring … Continue reading Blossom Park
Corner Green Space
Corner Green Space is in the municipality of Central Saanich, one of the thirteen which form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on the Saanich Peninsula of Vancouver Island, this green space is the beautiful landscaped corner at the junction of Wallace Drive and Mt Newton Cross Road. The Central Saanich Police Service … Continue reading Corner Green Space
Centers Green Space
Centers Green Space is in the municipality of Central Saanich, one of the thirteen which form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on the Saanich Peninsula of Vancouver Island, this large green space hosts three centers: the Central Saanich Hospital, Health Unit and Mount Newton Centre Society. There are several grass covered areas … Continue reading Centers Green Space
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