Two different footpath trails - leading out from the native plant garden. The rock steps trail leads to the short boardwalk that connects to a dock, over the lake, that has seating. The gravel path leads you to the lake loop trail, across the wetlands/marshes (prime frogs/turtles spotting area), over a long boardwalk that connects one side of the lake to the other. *In really rainy times - the trails on other side of lake get flooded out.

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A couple of rest benches for you to sit for a spell & quietly absorb some wonderful nature energy 💚 All the benches are donated legacy gifts from locals who loved Swan Lake 💗

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We are just one week away from Let’s Get Quizzical: Trivia, #Bioblitz & Food by the Gorge, happening on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 11 AM to 5 PM at #GorgeEsquimaltPark - right outside the Gorge Nature House.

This exciting, #free #FamilyFriendly event is packed with activities for all ages:

🧠 Sustainable Smarts #Trivia – Three rounds of engaging trivia with fantastic #prizes from local favourites like HAVN, Axe & Grind, and Quazar’s Arcade + some of Esquimalt's finest, Warm Gift Shop, Errant Empire, and 4Cats Esquimalt!

🌿 Bioblitz #CommunityScience – Join guided walks and help document local plants, bugs, birds, and more on iNaturalist.

🐞 #BugWalk & #PlantWalks – Led by the #GWAS team to connect you with the biodiversity of our beautiful #GorgeWaterway.

🎟️ Passport to Science Wrap-Up – Explore hands-on science with our friends from Passport to Science, Victoria Bug Zoo, Centre of the Universe, and more!

And, of course… delicious food all day long:
🍦 Hazel’s Ice Cream – Serving cold treats and smiles.
🌯 Greek on the Street – Flavour-packed eats and street-side classics.
🥗 Naked Dressings – Fresh, healthy bites made with love.

Whether you are coming for the science, the food, the trivia, or simply to enjoy the community atmosphere, there is something for everyone. So, choose your favourite method of Active Transportation and come get quizzical on Saturday, August 30!

Support Your Local #NatureHouse
This #fundraiser helps support much-needed improvements to the Gorge Nature House, enabling us to continue providing #environmental #education and #CommunityPrograms for years to come.

Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and come celebrate the Gorge with us!

Learn More →
http://triviabythegorge.eventbrite.com

Unable to make the event but still want to support the cause?
No problem – Donate today!
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#Saanich #VictoriaBC #Esquimalt #YYJ #Songhees #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #Nature #HandsOnLearning #CitizenScience #YYJParks #AllAges #InclusiveEvents #AccessibleEvents #FreeEvent #FunAtThePark #Naturalists #LearnAboutNature #CommunityEvent #CommunityBuilding

Let’s Get Quizzical: Trivia, Bioblitz & Food by the Gorge

Join us for an afternoon of climate trivia, STEAM and community science, food, and games by the water!

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One of a few truckloads of #driftwood dropped off at Gorge Park for the ongoing nature rewilding restoration project. This is near the estuary area of the large urban nature park; by the Gorge nature house.

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