Saanich Peninsula
The air here is soaked in cedar and seawater.
Trees peel, creeks speak and mountains have stories to tell.
This place is special…
Every exploration into the Saanich Peninsula’s trails leaves a lasting impression. Respect the trails through responsible walking and hiking practices. Make your impression positive. Help the adventure continue.
JOHN DEAN PARK SIDNEY CONTENTS 5 Reay Creek 6 Rathdown Park/ Mermaid Park/ Melville Park 8 Lochside Drive/ Tulista Park/ Sidney Marina 10 All Bay
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13 John Dean Park 14 Cloake Hill 15 Horth Hill 16 Coles Bay Park 19 Deep Cove/ Wain Road MAP LEGENDi i i CENTRAL SAANICH TERRAIN i i 21 Mt. Newton easy moderate experienced i 23 Tod Inlet i i 24 Brentwood Bay i map icons ii i parking non-paved trail 26 Tanner Ridge i 27 Island View Beach i i i bus stop paved trail i i i benches regional park hiking trail i i i washrooms staircase WATCH FOR: i i water stationi stroller friendly no water station; Search out and discover distinctive trail features. local marketi i i pack a reusable water bottle i i public play area Facts & tips to improve body and brain health.
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8 2 Islandi View Beach 1.5 KM i i " i i Island View Beach " Regional Park i HOW WE’VE LESSENED OUR IMPRESSION
The Guide is printed with vegetable-based inks!
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d *Environmental impact estimates were made using the Environmental Defense Stop into these farms for a fresh, Fund Paper Calculator. Visit http://www.papercalculator.org for more information. i healthy snack after the walk:
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n Through the development process, all proof versions of the Guide were B Michell’s Farm, 2451d Island View Rd. Island View Beach Island View Beach e i a V c Regional Park Regional Park printed on minimum 30% post-consumer waste paper. i h e V Firbank Farm, 2834w Island Viewie Rd. w P l C (open Wednesday–Saturday, 9–5,rt year round) LESSEN YOUR IMPRESSION beach birds Try walking or taking the bus to a trail instead of driving. Keep your eyes open for birds on the beach: Great Blue Herons, Greater Yellowlegs, Spotted Bring a bag along on your walk and pick up garbage to carry out. seek Sandpiper. Wading birds have long legs and big feet, while shoreline runners have short, sturdy legs Stay on the path to keep the trails in good condition. and small feet. They use their slender bills to search for food deep within the sand and mud. Watch for 30 awhile to see what they eat! 31 Resources Trail information: Town of Sidney www.sidney.ca District of North Saanich www.northsaaanich.ca District of Central Saanich www.centralsaanich.ca
CRD Parks www.crd.bc.ca/parks AGE: INLET TOD BC Provincial Parks www.bcparks.ca M Galloping Goose Trail www.gallopinggoosetrail.com OVER I Activities: C www.2010legaciesnow.com/leap_bc www.medicinenet.com/walking/article.html www.pamf.org/patients/walking.html
Enviroment: Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre www.compost.bc.ca
LOCAL FARMS: www.bcfarmersmarket.org www.islandfarmfresh.com
Thank you We would like to acknowledge the contributions of the Town of Sidney, the District of North Saanich, the District of Central Saanich, VIHA Prevention Services, Beacon Community Services, and Sandeep Nandhra that made this walking guide possible.
We would also like to thank:
Photos by: Kerry Broome & Melanie Alsdorf 32