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| Mark, me and Jessica...with Mowgli |
I have no plans to rename this blog 51hikes and 1 stroll. One stroll is exactly what this adventure turned out to be. I am not complaining about it; we chose Dominion Brook based on its location and we were all delighted by this amazing little gem. Halfway between Brentwood Bay and Sidney, it is just across the street from Panorama Rec centre. Its central location makes it easy to access by bus and yet it has
a neighborhood intimacy to it.
Strolling through here I felt exceptionally connected to this place and everyone who loves it, uses it and maintains it.
Dominion Brook is part of a larger experimental farm venture. It was planted as a demonstration garden by the Canadian Department of Agriculture in 1912 and has lived through its share of care and neglect through the years. Fortunately, The Friends of Dominion Brook Park Society was formed in 2000. Their love and care for the park is obvious.
The picnic seating is large enough for a family reunion and just through the trees from the tea house. Both are incredibly clean as well as beautifully placed. We are already planning our next vegetarian potluck.
As excited as we are to discover this park, it wasn't a hike at all and I could tell later that I hadn't done anything of note. Usually my leg muscles are pretty well used up. I have gotten used to that feeling and now I crave it. So, although Im not sure about next weeks hike. I can assure you it will be strenuous.
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| Guess whose favorite park this is? |
Dominion Brook is park grounds with
landscapes trees, flowering bushes, water features, sunken gardens and even rock walls.
There are a few trails to guide you around particular areas but this park is mainly wide open space.
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| One of the carved tree stumps. |
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| Shady sunken garden. |
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Dominion Brook looking fresh enough to drink. |
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| Jessica and I in front of one of the many, many flowering bushes. |
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| The largest reishi sighting to date. |
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| Our new hiking Buddha next to a curious bug trail. |
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| Part of the experimental farm, now called Centre for Plant Health. |
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