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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Pandora Avenue Green Space
Pandora Avenue Green Space is in the city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Curiously a Chilean Pine tree, aka the monkey puzzle tree, (Araucaria araucana) grows in the middle of Pandora Avenue Green Space. This reptilian looking conifer always catches my imagination as well as … Continue reading Pandora Avenue Green Space
Haegert Park
Haegert Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Haegert Park has plant displays developed by local residents within its 0.28 hectares of grass and trees land. A small proscribed community edible garden lies on the north side of the park. Located … Continue reading Haegert Park
Spring Ridge Common Garden
Spring Ridge Commons Garden is in the seaside community of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that from the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space is maintained by a group of volunteers who formed a urban garden from gravel parking lot. There is a water spring that arises in this area, hence the … Continue reading Spring Ridge Common Garden
Victor Street School Green Space
Victor Street School Green Space is in the city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that forms the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space is all about the playground which is elaborate. Victor Street School is an alternative school in the Victoria School District 61 that supports students with disabilities that include … Continue reading Victor Street School Green Space
Fern Street Park
Fern Street Park is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Sheltered behind the homes and apartments along Fern and Chestnut streets, Fern Street Park has a grassy area with an excellent playground. In the 0.14 hectare park, there are climbers with tubes … Continue reading Fern Street Park
Royal Jubilee Hospital Green Space Courtyard Garden
Built in eighteen eighty nine, the Royal Jubilee Hospital has a several terrific places to explore nature and the outdoors. The landscaping of the grounds has created isolated and discrete open spaces that are connect by a maze of paved walkways and sidewalks. As you are likely to get lost exploring the outdoor spaces at … Continue reading Royal Jubilee Hospital Green Space Courtyard Garden
Royal Jubilee Hospital Green Space
The Royal Jubilee Hospital Green Space or the Begbie Green is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Built in eighteen eighty nine, the Royal Jubilee Hospital has a several terrific places to explore nature and the outdoors. The landscaping of the … Continue reading Royal Jubilee Hospital Green Space
Adanac Street Green Space
Adanac Street Green Space is in the seaside City of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This street is named after Canada spelt backwards. The green space is a wonderful Garry Oak grove with rocky outcrops. This green space connects to the Shelbourne Street Green Space. The … Continue reading Adanac Street Green Space
Carrick Street Green Space
Carrick Street Green Space is in the seaside city of Victoria, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. The green space of Carrick Street is a linear area that connects to Shelbourne Street Green Space. The concrete pathway leads between 2633 and 2628 Shelbourne Street and is shaded by … Continue reading Carrick Street Green Space
Walks in Your Backyard 