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Why I Love Walking
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Cherry Blossoms
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: Walking the sidewalks with the Cherry Blossoms in full bloom is always a favorite way to spend a Spring day. It is truly picture perfect.
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Stroll Through the Town Core
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: This is what I love about Esquimalt the most! I can walk from the grocery store to the Rec Centre to Library to the Sports Centre to the Pharmacy, all within minutes! I don't know of too many places that...
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Beachcoming
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: Kinver, at the bottom of Kinver Street, I read is a good area to beachcomb. Glad I found this as it will be another new area to explore!
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Four legged friends
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: My dog loves the trails at Saxe Point. When facing the water, the right side is dog friendly. There is a water access area too where I often see other dogs playing fetch in the water - my dog just like...
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Saxe Point Park
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: Since I was a teenager, I have loved to visit Saxe Point - and through all the years, the park has remained a favourite to me - a hidden gem. The greenery, the view, the smell of the ocean, the beach,the...
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Forshaw
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: The benefit of no parking, you have to walk there! "Drive west on Craigflower Road then turn right on Forshaw Road. At the end of this road you’ll find a ramp suitable for a canoe or a kayak launch...
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Lugrin Place
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Walking for Fitness Clinic
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: This last spring/summer Esquimalt Recreation was pleased to offer its first Walking for Fitness Clinic. It was designed for walkers of all fitness levels and ages. each week, there was a different topics...
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Walk & Community Event
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: A walk to and thorough Esquimalt Gorge Park on Rivers and Oceans Day is always a blast! You get to see, touch, and feel the wonders of the ocean and it’s surrounding environment at the Gorge Waterway...
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Walk Clinic
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: Work your way to participating in the TC 10K in March with Esquimalt Recreation Centre's own walk/run clinic. It starts in January, right up until the event. The leaders are incrediblely supportive and...
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Stroller Friendly
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: Gorge Park and West Bay walkway are both great stroller friendly walks. while you are at it, add in a few extra exercises on your walk like lunges and squats.
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Walk through the Japanese Gardens
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: A walk to the Japanese Gardens in Gorge Park will leave you in awe. The Township of Esquimalt is working towards recreating North America’s oldest Japanese Garden, the original Kishida/Takata Gardens....
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Toddler Paradise
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: A walk to any community playground is a favorite activity in my house. Paradise Park is a small playground BUT absolute perfect for my toddler!
Paradise Park Playground is located on Paradise Street... more
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Walk and a Picnic
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: I have not tried this one yet but I am definitely going to go for an evening walk with my family and set up a picnic dinner at McNaughton: "quiet viewpoint at the end of McNaughton Avenue features a fully...
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Stairs!
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: An excellent way to mix up your walk and increase the intensity, take on a few stairs! There are some at the Nelson beach access:
"A concrete and wooden stairway at the bottom of Nelson Street leads... more
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Sturdee
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: This contest has got me looking up new areas to explore in Esquimalt. I have to check the Sturdee beach access/water out:
"At the end of Sturdee Street you’ll find steps flanked by wild roses leading... more
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Nordic Walking
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: Came across this video and had to share it with my community! Very informative. "The poles allow you to involve 90% of all muscles of your body..."
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Laps at Lampson Park
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: Why not travel the perimeter of the fields? Enjoy some baseball/softball action and get your walk in! Great to walk on the lawn as opposed to cement for those looking for a neighbourhood style stroll.
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Lantern Festival Parade
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: "Parade along the Westbay Walkway to Barnard Park, then make your way back to Captain Jacobson Park
for entertainment." (Esquimalt Active living Guide) Fun, family evening for certain and a great... more
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Bucanneer Days Parade
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: Certainly a different style of "walk' but what a great way to get out and experience the community! - by participating IN the parade.
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Enchanting Evening
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: I look forward to experiencing Captain Jacobsen Park with a slightly different light, quite literally, this weekend. It will be great to get out and walk about through the park this weekend during the...
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Navy 8K
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: A great annual event to walk or run!
Captured from the Navy 8K website: "Starting and finishing at the Esquimalt Rec Centre, you will run through the streets of historic Esquimalt. This undulating... more
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Neighbourhood Walk: Work Point
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: My Dad used to live in the PMQs at Work Point and as a family we would always walk around the neighbourhood. It certainly a community all to it's alone. I have such fond memories of the relationships we...
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Peace
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Date: Sep 19, 2011
Entry: Whenever i am feeling blue or glum, i put on my walking shoes and walk from the Esquimalt Rec Cente to Saxe Point, down to the water and take in the serenity, beauty and tranquility of the vista. I always...
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