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Beacon Hill Children's Farm
The farm provides both an educational and economical form of entertainment for the whole family. Our goal is to help children develop a respect for animals that will remain with them for life. The hands-on experience with the goats in the petting area is the most popular feature of the farm.
The farm provides both an educational and economical form of entertainment for the whole family. Our goal is to help children develop a respect for animals that will remain with them for life. The hands-on experience with the goats in the petting area is the most popular feature of the farm.
Beacon Hill Park
The park is beautifully landscaped and manicured with bridges, lakes and ponds, and an alpine and rock garden. It is home to numerous species of ducks, birds and wildlife. A pair of Bald Eagles nests in one of the huge trees and regularly cause havoc for the large family of Great Blue Herons that also nest in a copse of Douglas-fir trees at the west end of the park. If you're looking for a beautiful yet quiet place for a walk, a summer's picnic, or you would like get in a bit of bird watching... more...
The park is beautifully landscaped and manicured with bridges, lakes and ponds, and an alpine and rock garden. It is home to numerous species of ducks, birds and wildlife. A pair of Bald Eagles nests in one of the huge trees and regularly cause havoc for the large family of Great Blue Herons that also nest in a copse of Douglas-fir trees at the west end of the park. If you're looking for a beautiful yet quiet place for a walk, a summer's picnic, or you would like get in a bit of bird watching... more...
Cadboro/ Gyro Park
If you’re looking to while away the day at the beach, it’s tough to beat this 5.3-hectare Saanich park in Cadboro Bay. From the unique play structures and wide-open play fields to the expansive, driftwood-lined beach and terrific views, this is one of Victoria’s best family beaches. Amenities include washrooms, tennis courts and picnic tables.
If you’re looking to while away the day at the beach, it’s tough to beat this 5.3-hectare Saanich park in Cadboro Bay. From the unique play structures and wide-open play fields to the expansive, driftwood-lined beach and terrific views, this is one of Victoria’s best family beaches. Amenities include washrooms, tennis courts and picnic tables.
Disabled Sailing Association of British Columbia, Victoria Branch
The Disabled Sailing Association of B.C (DSABC) provides recreational, instructional and competitive sailing opportunities for children, youth and adults with various disabilities. They all sail to experience the elements and the job of being on the water and harnessing the wind. Program information: The sailing program operates between May and August, five days a week and weather permitting. D.S.A.B.C also has a basic cruising program utilizing a Sonar which is available year round. Progra... more...
The Disabled Sailing Association of B.C (DSABC) provides recreational, instructional and competitive sailing opportunities for children, youth and adults with various disabilities. They all sail to experience the elements and the job of being on the water and harnessing the wind. Program information: The sailing program operates between May and August, five days a week and weather permitting. D.S.A.B.C also has a basic cruising program utilizing a Sonar which is available year round. Progra... more...
1001 Maple Bank :: Bonnie Blacklock - coordinator of services :: dsa@rivonline.org :: 250-477-6314 fax: (250) 477 6046
Girl Guides of Canada
For 100 years GGC has been the organization of choice for girls and women across Canada. While the world has changed drastically over the last century, Guiding has remained true to its ideals as a dynamic organization, changing with the times to reflect the needs and interests of today's girls and women. Guiding is more than crafts, camping and cookies. Some of the badges and challenges girls work on today include Career Awareness, Streetwise, Saving Water, Fashion, Eating Local, Cultural Aw... more...
For 100 years GGC has been the organization of choice for girls and women across Canada. While the world has changed drastically over the last century, Guiding has remained true to its ideals as a dynamic organization, changing with the times to reflect the needs and interests of today's girls and women. Guiding is more than crafts, camping and cookies. Some of the badges and challenges girls work on today include Career Awareness, Streetwise, Saving Water, Fashion, Eating Local, Cultural Aw... more...
Girl Guides of Canada :: info@bc-girlguides.org :: 1-800-565-8111
Island View Regional Park
Follow Island View Road east from Highway 17 a short distance to this gentle cobble and driftwood-strewn beach, which provide good views of James and Sidney Islands, and beyond that to Mount Baker. An unbroken string of small islands seem to fold into each other offshore. If you get bored watching the action from the shore, there's wildlife viewing in the open fields behind the beach. Locals use the beach area north of the park fronting Indian reserve land for discreet, clothing-optional t... more...
Follow Island View Road east from Highway 17 a short distance to this gentle cobble and driftwood-strewn beach, which provide good views of James and Sidney Islands, and beyond that to Mount Baker. An unbroken string of small islands seem to fold into each other offshore. If you get bored watching the action from the shore, there's wildlife viewing in the open fields behind the beach. Locals use the beach area north of the park fronting Indian reserve land for discreet, clothing-optional t... more...
7075 Homathko Road ::
Moss Rocks (Fairfield Park)
Offering spectacular views of the Juan de Fuca Straits, the city of Victoria and the Olympic Mountains of Washington State, USA
Offering spectacular views of the Juan de Fuca Straits, the city of Victoria and the Olympic Mountains of Washington State, USA
Mount Tolmie Park
Close to the City of Victoria, Mount Tolmie Park offers views of Victoria and the surrounding areas. Stroll through Garry Oaks on one of the many gravel trails throughout the park or just enjoy a drive up the windy road to the summit. Picnic tables and spots to pull over line the road to the top, watch out for tour buses climbing the hill during the summer months. For more info and trail maps visit the official Saanich Parks Website
Close to the City of Victoria, Mount Tolmie Park offers views of Victoria and the surrounding areas. Stroll through Garry Oaks on one of the many gravel trails throughout the park or just enjoy a drive up the windy road to the summit. Picnic tables and spots to pull over line the road to the top, watch out for tour buses climbing the hill during the summer months. For more info and trail maps visit the official Saanich Parks Website
Mayfair Drive ::
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Programs
Camp Survivor
Camp Survivor Summer Series. Paintball,TreeGo, Tubing, Go karting, Rock Climbing and much MUCH more. 9 weeks of different activites starting July 3rd 2012,
Camp Survivor Summer Series. Paintball,TreeGo, Tubing, Go karting, Rock Climbing and much MUCH more. 9 weeks of different activites starting July 3rd 2012,
Emmalee@burnsidegorge.ca :: 250-388-5251 ext 254
Camp Survivor Series
Test your sense of adventure with Camp Survivor's Spring Break and Summer Camp Series. This week-long camp's days are packed with exciting activities such as laser tag, rock climbing, paintball, horseback riding, swimming, mountain biking, kayaking, arcade games and much more! Breakfast included. Runs March 12-23 $155 for the week or $35/day.
Test your sense of adventure with Camp Survivor's Spring Break and Summer Camp Series. This week-long camp's days are packed with exciting activities such as laser tag, rock climbing, paintball, horseback riding, swimming, mountain biking, kayaking, arcade games and much more! Breakfast included. Runs March 12-23 $155 for the week or $35/day.
Emmalee Brunt :: emmalee@burnsidegorge.ca :: 250-388-5251 ext.254
Community Clubs
Boys & Girls Club offers before/after school programs and evening programs in three Community Clubs: * Central Saanich (Brentwood Bay) * Harbourside (Esquimalt) * Millstream (Langford) Read more about each club at our website. We also offer: * Summer Camps * Youth Leadership programs and camps * Other recreation programs in the community (for example, at Shoreline Middle School or at our Yates Street building.)
Boys & Girls Club offers before/after school programs and evening programs in three Community Clubs: * Central Saanich (Brentwood Bay) * Harbourside (Esquimalt) * Millstream (Langford) Read more about each club at our website. We also offer: * Summer Camps * Youth Leadership programs and camps * Other recreation programs in the community (for example, at Shoreline Middle School or at our Yates Street building.)
Kyla Sanderson :: ksanderson@bgcvic.org :: 250.384.9133 ext. 211
Drive-In Movies at Mayfair
Who knew mall parking could be this much fun! Remember the fun of going to the drive-in movies? We sure do, so we are setting up a giant outdoor movie screen
Who knew mall parking could be this much fun! Remember the fun of going to the drive-in movies? We sure do, so we are setting up a giant outdoor movie screen
(250) 383-0541
Extreme Teen Camping Excursions
Summer just got a whole lot better! We're packing our bags and heading out for some outdoor adventure. These overnight trips include: swimming, hiking, body surfing, beach combing and of course the best part of camping...just chillin' with friends! GIRLS ONLY Camping Excursion: Leave Wed. July 25 @ 9am & return Thurs. July 26 @ Noon (Meet your leaders Thurs. July 19 6:30-7:30pm) BOYS ONLY Camping Excursion: Leave Wed. Aug 22 @ 9am & return Thurs. Aug 23 @ Noon (Meet your leaders Thurs. Aug ... more...
Summer just got a whole lot better! We're packing our bags and heading out for some outdoor adventure. These overnight trips include: swimming, hiking, body surfing, beach combing and of course the best part of camping...just chillin' with friends! GIRLS ONLY Camping Excursion: Leave Wed. July 25 @ 9am & return Thurs. July 26 @ Noon (Meet your leaders Thurs. July 19 6:30-7:30pm) BOYS ONLY Camping Excursion: Leave Wed. Aug 22 @ 9am & return Thurs. Aug 23 @ Noon (Meet your leaders Thurs. Aug ... more...
Jenny Thornton :: jthornton@panoramarec.bc.ca :: 656-0007 ext 223
Extreme Teens
Just for teens! Come on out to our exciting and adventurous day and night excursions. We'll venture out and experience hiking, swimming, surfing, body & skim boarding, movies, lazertag, Johnny Z's, waterslides and more. Register for each day separately. Offered weeks of July 9-13, 23-27 & Aug 7-10, 20-24 at Greenglade Community Centre.
Just for teens! Come on out to our exciting and adventurous day and night excursions. We'll venture out and experience hiking, swimming, surfing, body & skim boarding, movies, lazertag, Johnny Z's, waterslides and more. Register for each day separately. Offered weeks of July 9-13, 23-27 & Aug 7-10, 20-24 at Greenglade Community Centre.
Jenny Thornton :: jthornton@panoramarec.bc.ca :: 656-0007 ext 223
Growing Schools
One of LifeCycles’ most exciting local programs is Growing Schools. By helping establish organic food gardens right in the schoolyard, Growing Schools creates living classrooms where educators, elementary learners, parents, and the community can learn about food security, urban agriculture, the environment, community development, and health. LifeCycles’ hope is that these school gardens come to mean more than just the beautification of school grounds; that they be the central element of ... more...
One of LifeCycles’ most exciting local programs is Growing Schools. By helping establish organic food gardens right in the schoolyard, Growing Schools creates living classrooms where educators, elementary learners, parents, and the community can learn about food security, urban agriculture, the environment, community development, and health. LifeCycles’ hope is that these school gardens come to mean more than just the beautification of school grounds; that they be the central element of ... more...
growingschools@lifecyclesproject.ca :: (250) 383.5800
High Adventure Camp
For the true adventurer! You will challenge yourself and your boundaries on the Wild Play Tree Go course high in the sky, partake in wild water sports and push your limits on the wilderness trails. Our knowledgable and experienced staff will provide a safe, quality and high energay program.
For the true adventurer! You will challenge yourself and your boundaries on the Wild Play Tree Go course high in the sky, partake in wild water sports and push your limits on the wilderness trails. Our knowledgable and experienced staff will provide a safe, quality and high energay program.
Flipside Programmer :: 475-5462
Horseback Riding Camps
Horseback Riding for 7-13 year olds. Interested in learning how to horseback ride or would you like to refresh your skills? Learn to ride at Westside Stables on safe, experienced school horses with qualified instructors. Learn horsemanship, safety around horses and the basics of riding in an indoor & outdoor riding facility. Please wear boots with a heel, bike helmet and dress in layers. (Boots and helmets are available to loan.) Camps run 9 am - 1 pm or 9 am - 4 pm ($241 half day; $428 for fu... more...
Horseback Riding for 7-13 year olds. Interested in learning how to horseback ride or would you like to refresh your skills? Learn to ride at Westside Stables on safe, experienced school horses with qualified instructors. Learn horsemanship, safety around horses and the basics of riding in an indoor & outdoor riding facility. Please wear boots with a heel, bike helmet and dress in layers. (Boots and helmets are available to loan.) Camps run 9 am - 1 pm or 9 am - 4 pm ($241 half day; $428 for fu... more...
Shelley Brown :: outdoorpursuits@victoria.ca :: 250-361-0704
JDF Kayaking
This adventure is suited for teens who are looking to engage with some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Join us as we explore the amazing shorelines of Victoria. Be sure to pack sunscreen, water, lunch and an extra change of clothes! Meet in the JdF reception lobby. Saturday 11am-4pm April 28 - $45
This adventure is suited for teens who are looking to engage with some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Join us as we explore the amazing shorelines of Victoria. Be sure to pack sunscreen, water, lunch and an extra change of clothes! Meet in the JdF reception lobby. Saturday 11am-4pm April 28 - $45
Amy Cooper :: acooper@jdfrecreation.com :: 478-8383 ext.2261
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