Finding Nature in Greater Victoria

You do not have to stray far from home to find amazing plants, animals and ecosystems in the capital region. Did you know that Greater Victoria lies in one of Canada’s nature hotspots, bursting with an incredible diversity of plants and wildlife? Nestled among our neighbourhoods and workplaces are salmon-bearing streams, Garry oak meadows, vibrant wetlands and dynamic shorelines. In our backyards and local parks we can find pollinating insects, migrating birds, native wildflowers, and towering trees. This incredible abundance of life, or biodiversity, supports clean air and water, food security, recreational and cultural opportunities, and is key to the high quality of life we enjoy in the capital region.

The Biodiversity Challenge is designed so that you can observe nature anywhere in the capital region, even in your own yard. If you are looking for ideas of new natural areas to visit, the Greater Victoria NatureHood recently published a NatureHood map. This map profiles many of the natural gems that you can visit in the region, as well as some of the plants and wildlife that you may encounter on your excursions. View the map online here. For a hard copy, visit Panorama Recreation Centre at 1885 Forest Park Drive in North Saanich, or the other locations listed in the link.

Posted on May 14, 2021 04:33 PM by capital_regional_district