Biodiversity and Ecosystem
This charismatic semi-aquatic mammal is commonly seen in Thetis Lake and Devonian parks and is known for using rocks to crack open shellfish.
River Otter
Many CRD parks are located on the unceded traditional territories of Indigenous Nations like the Songhees, Esquimalt, and this Coast Salish Nation in East Sooke.
T’Sou-ke First Nation
This regional park near Langford features a 1.3 km trail to a 352 m summit with panoramic views.
Mount Wells Regional Park
A parks visitor seasons pass will run you about this much per year?
Known by First Nations for its admirable work ethic, this animal is a symbol of persistence and determination. Also, sharing a name with part of a regional park
What is a Beaver
Known by First Nations for its admirable work ethic, this animal is a symbol of persistence and determination. Also, sharing a name with part of a regional park
The Beaver
This article of clothing was deemed the most popular for operations staff in 2025.
Bucket hat/Fisherman's Hat.
These two parks are the only locations where you can "Challenge" your biking skills.
Sooke Hills and Mount Work
This park accounts for 250,000 visitors every year?
East Sooke Regional Park
Heracleum mantegazzianum or sometimes referred to as 'Cart-wheel flower' is an invasive plant that can be daunting in size
What is Giant Hogweed
The endangered Western Bluebird relies on these old, dying trees often left in place in CRD parks to support cavity nesting.
Snags (standing dead trees)
The 55km long Galloping Goose Regional Trail, in some capacity, runs through each one of these municipalities/EA
This popular sport is only an option in three of the regional parks.
Tennis
This is the maximum number of consecutive days allowed for camping at CRD campgrounds.
14 days
Growing in dense swathes of open forest, using rootlets to affix itself to its surroundings. This invasive plant although lush in appearance is not well liked by its tall tree neighbours
What is English Ivy
All Regional Parks containing the word 'Hill' in their name
What are Bear Hill, Gonzales Hill, Horth Hill, Lone Tree Hill, Mill Hill, Sooke Hills Wilderness
This CRD park has a campground with tent pads designed especially for cyclists and hikers using the Galloping Goose Trail.
Spring Salmon Place Campground in Sooke Potholes Regional Park
Elk/Beaver Lake as one of the busiest recreation parks, has this many designated parking lots on its map
What is 10
With flowers that appear like mini sunflowers, this rare plant shares a name with a triangular shaped shoulder muscle.
What is Deltoid Balsamroot
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
Garry oak (Quercus garryana)
This historical figure, after whom a CRD park is named, was a prominent surveyor and engineer in 19th-century British Columbia. The park includes steep trails and sweeping views of Esquimalt Harbour.
Mill Hill (named for David Mill)
The CRD’s Parks & Trails Strategic Plan runs through this future year and outlines long-term goals for land acquisition and conservation.
2032
Falco sparverius. 120 grams of flying ferocity. This particularly colourful raptor can be spotted across the regional park system if you're lucky.
What is an American Kestrel