Playfair Park — Attraction in Saanich

Some of the most mature rhododendrons you'll see in Victoria-- they're more trees than shrubs by this point with 6"+ wide trunks and huge canopies. Also has impressive camas/Gary oak restoration areas, well tended perimeter gardens of a variety of plants, a largish field for gatherings or picnics, a nice little playground for the kids, seasonal bathrooms, and short but sweet hikes around the oak areas and up a small hill with accessible paths.

Very impressive park given its small size (9 acres/3.7 hectares).

Come in mid to late spring to see the rhododendrons and camas bloom-- they really are...

My partner always jokes that this is "the most underrated park in Victoria." It is small and quaint, the gardens are gorgeous and really well looked after. It's a gorgeous spot to visit multiple times in spring -- there are some natural Gary Oak ecosystems, fawn lilies exploding, and the rhododendrons put on quite the show.

Popular for locals with their dogs. A group seems to meet every morning around 9AM at the lower field and are very welcoming with their off-leash furry friends that are generally very well socialized.

There is also a playground for children, and a...

A nice, undeveloped park. Many people bring their dogs here to chase balls. A great playground with swings, slide, and bouncy boat. A couple of large artificial rocks to climb on and clamber through. There are benches and picnic tables available. A couple of long paths cross this park. Plenty of parking, and washroom s too. It's usually quiet here in the winter, but is well used all...