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?
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.
Who is T’Sou-ke First Nation?
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?
This park accounts for 250,000 visitors every year?
What is East Sooke Regional Park?
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 requires 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?
The Saanich Peninsula is the homeland of this alliance of First Nations, whose name means “emerging people.”
Who are the W̱SÁNEĆ (Wasanec) peoples?
This seasonal wetland habitat supports breeding amphibians and migratory birds at Witty's Lagoon.
What is a Tidal lagoon and estuary.
This previous hall was located adjacent to the Lochside Trail at Beacon Avenue.
What is Sanscha Hall?
(replaced by Mary Winspear in 2001)
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?
This CRD location has a "rest stop" designed especially for cyclists and hikers using the Galloping Goose Trail.
What is Spring Salmon Place Campground in Sooke Potholes Regional Park?
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?