CRD guided hike at North Saanich park

Find out more about the wildflowers at your feet and birds over your head at Horth Hill Highlights, a guided hike program offered by CRD Parks, Saturday at the Horth Hill Regional Park in North Saanich.

This 36-hectare regional park, established in 1966, boasts an ecosystem rich in native plants and mushrooms, with a charming display for nature lovers.

Several trails, categorized as moderate, snake through the park, including one with a vigorous climb through varied forest communities for a panoramic view of the Saanich Peninsula, Gulf Islands and San Juan Islands.

On Saturday, join a CRD Parks naturalist for a hike along the summit trail to the 136-metre hilltop.

The program is free to join. It runs 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday from the kiosk off Tatlow Road at Horth Hill Regional Park in North Saanich. Wear sturdy footwear. The hike is recommended for children eight years and older.

Try to arrive 10 minutes before the start of the program. Please leave pets at home. For more information, go to crd.bc.ca/parks.