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Kitty Islet Park

May 2, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Kitty Islet Park is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Venture onto the glacial smooth granodiorite outcropping that projects into Enterprise Channel when you visit this promontory. Located on the eastern shore of McNeill Bay, the half a hectare parkland is a … Continue reading Kitty Islet Park

Lafayette Park

May 1, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Lafayette Park is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This grass covered half a hectare park has sandbox playground in its southwestern corner.  The field is large enough for organized sports and is often booked for local sports team practices and games. … Continue reading Lafayette Park

Oliver St Patrick Green Space

April 30, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

  Oliver St Patrick Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space connects Oliver Street to St Patrick Street along an asphalt pedestrian walkway. The green space is mostly grass covered and is bordered by the various fences … Continue reading Oliver St Patrick Green Space

Hampshire Monterey Green Space

April 28, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

  Hampshire Monterey Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space connects Hampshire Road to Monterey Avenue to form a pleasant walk in the many lane ways of Oak Bay. The green space, which has three sections, is … Continue reading Hampshire Monterey Green Space

Roslyn Hampshire Green Space

April 28, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

  Roslyn Hampshire Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space connects Roslyn Road and Hampshire Road to form a pleasant walk along a laneway of Oak Bay. The green space, which has three sections, is mostly grass … Continue reading Roslyn Hampshire Green Space

Victoria Roslyn Green Space

April 28, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Victoria Roslyn Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space connects Victoria Avenue to Roslyn Road to form a pleasant walk along a laneway of Oak Bay. The green space, which has three sections, is mostly grass covered … Continue reading Victoria Roslyn Green Space

Oak Bay Native Plant Garden

April 27, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

  Oak Bay Native Plant Garden is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This landscaped quarter of an hectare contains a unique collection of locally grown plants in a nurtured setting.  A wood chip trail leads around the park. Stroll past Garry … Continue reading Oak Bay Native Plant Garden

Oak Bay Greater Victoria Library Green Space

April 21, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

  The Oak Bay branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space contains an inviting perimeter floral area for the building that also houses the Monterey Recreation Center. The parking area … Continue reading Oak Bay Greater Victoria Library Green Space

Entrance Corner Green Space

April 18, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Entrance Corner Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located on the corner of Foul Bay Road and Oak Bay Avenue, this green space has a large sign that marks the corner and border between Oak Bay and Victoria. There … Continue reading Entrance Corner Green Space

Cochran’s Common Green Space

April 18, 2018 ~ Healthy Naturalist ~ Leave a comment

Cochran’s Common Green Space is in the seaside community of Oak Bay, one of thirteen areas of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Located behind the municipal hall, this green space was named for Mr. W. Cochrane a former Municipal Administrator who had worked various capacities for Oak Bay since the early nineteen eighties. … Continue reading Cochran’s Common Green Space

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Urban parks and green spaces

Let’s go for a walk

  • Parker Park (Sayward Beach)
  • Fenn Road Beach
  • Cordova Bay Elementary School Green Space
  • Beckton Park
  • Sayward Hill Park
  • Lochside Park
  • Fowler Park
  • Glendale Trail and Green Space
  • Camosun College Interurban Campus Green Spaces
  • Layritz Park
  • Saanich Commonwealth Place Park
  • Normandy Park
  • Royal Oak Middle School Green Space
  • Quick’s Bottom Park Arboretum
  • Thomas Francis/ Freeman King Regional Park

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