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
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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
Frost Park
Frost 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 neighborhood park in Sidney’s waterfront residential neighborhood. There are both forested and grassy areas to enjoy. While this park borders on the Pat Bay Highway the vegetation and fencing muffle … Continue reading Frost 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
Greenglade Green Space
Greenglade Green Space is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The Greenglade Community Center Green Space is a gem. This former elementary school yard hosts a terrific playground and large grass covered sport field within a lovely residential neighborhood. Rigby, football, soccer, … Continue reading Greenglade Green Space
Philip Brethour Park and Brethour Family Cemetery
Philip Brethour Park is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This small residential park is near the Victoria Airport eastern most run way. Philip Brethour Park is partly a lovely grass baseball diamond and part sheltered forest area. The fenced ball diamond … Continue reading Philip Brethour Park and Brethour Family Cemetery
Tulista Park
Tulista Park is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This is a favorite place to spend a few hours with the children and those young at heart. The skateboard park has some excellent curves and edges to enjoy as well. This … Continue reading Tulista Park
Eastview Park
Eastview Park in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This small waterfront park, about 2200 square meters, hosts panoramic ocean views, lovely gardens and unique outdoor art. The view of the ocean waters of the Salish Sea are breathtaking. Look over the … Continue reading Eastview Park
Beacon Park
Beacon Park is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. While the namesake for Beacon Avenue rests on top of the pole near the water’s edge, Beacon Park on the left side of the wharf. At 3400 square meters, this part hosts an … Continue reading Beacon Park
Seaport Park
Seaport Park is now a mostly a parking area, alas, and it is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Seaport Park is found along the Water Front Walkway near the Port Sidney Marina. Nestled beside the Shaw Center for the Salish Sea … Continue reading Seaport Park
Walks in Your Backyard 