Biodiversity and Wildlife
This charismatic semi-aquatic mammal is commonly seen in Thetis Lake and Devonian park and is known for being highly social and playful.
What is the Otter?
These personnel serve as friendly ambassadors in regional parks and on regional trails in the Capital Regional District (CRD).
Who are the Park Rangers?
These two parks are the only locations where you can "Challenge" your Mountain biking skills.
What is Mount Work Regional Park and Sea to Sea?
A parks visitor seasons pass will run you about this much per year?
What is $30.00?
This native tree species, one of the rarest ecosystems in Canada, supports species like the camas plant and is a conservation priority in parks like Mount Work
What is Garry oak (Quercus garryana)?
Known by First Nations for its admirable work ethic, this animal is a symbol of persistence and determination.
What is The Beaver?
The Saanich Peninsula and Gulf Islands is the homeland of this alliance of First Nations, whose name means “emerging people.”
Who are the W̱SÁNEĆ (Wasanec) peoples?
This regional park near Langford features a 1.3 km trail to a 352 m summit with panoramic views.
What is Mount Wells Regional Park?
Not including SGI and Fishermans Way properties, these 5 parks do NOT have bathroom infrastructure to maintain
What are Ayum Creek, Wrigglesworth, Mountain Forest, Gonzalez Hill, Bear Hill
This common invasive has heart-shaped leaves and white flowers, and forms dense mats that outcompete natives.
What is English Ivy?
This sometimes aggressive bird was only an occasional visitor to CRD Regional Parks in the past. Once they were introduced, they found their forever home.
What is the Canada Goose?
This article of clothing was deemed the most popular for operations staff in 2025.
What is Bucket hats/Fisherman's Hat?
This recently acquired land would have been a career defining win for Adam Sandler's alter ego.
What is the Royal Oak Golf Course?
This exciting mode of travel needs the equivalent of 1 tonne of CO2 gas to get moving.
What is a hot air balloon?
With its bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves, this plant thrives in sandy dune habitat in regional parks such as Island View Beach.
What is the Yellow Sand‑verbena?
CRD regional parks include East Sooke, where the public can learn about these “great mammals” through both naturalist and Indigenous cultural lenses.
What are Whales?
This type of archaeological site, often found along shorelines, consists of shell deposits from historic habitation.
What is a shell midden?
A, B, C, D, These 6 regional parks begin with one of the first 4 letters of the alphabet.
What are Ayum Creek, Albert Head Lagoon, Bear Hill, Brooks Point, Coles Bay, Devonian
Visiting a regional park while smoking, not picking up after your dog, and allowing it to run amok, could net you this many hundred dollars in fines.
What is $400?
This plant species, highly invasive in CRD regional parks, was removed through stewardship efforts; its burr‑like seeds can attach to people and pets, and it can displace native vegetation.
What is Carpet Burweed?
The endangered Western Bluebird relies on these old habitats left in place in CRD parks to support cavity nesting.
What is Snags (standing dead trees)?
The P&D department of the Regional Parks Division contains 10 members. Who are they?
Who is Nikki, Joseph, Kristy, Kevin, Swapnika, Allison, Doug, Drew, Sean, and Crystal?
What are Mavis Lake, Jack Lake, Ark Lake, Low Lake, Cabin Pond
What percent of the region’s land area is made up by CRD parks & trails (approx.) according to the 2022‑2032 strategy?
What is 5.5%?
This small, violet flower (reminiscent of a celestial object) blooms in early spring and is a sign of a healthy Garry Oak meadow.
What is Shooting Star?