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Flight Path on Foot (8/26/23)

Bob had read about a 9.3 km walking/biking trail around the Victoria International Airport, which is actually located here in Sidney — less than a 10 minute drive from the condo. We thought we’d tackle it today (Saturday) as we assumed the parks might be busy. This trail was also being used but with its length was not crowded.

The path goes around the perimeter of the airport and has signs along the route highlighting some of the history of the area. We saw people walking, running, biking, and skating on it. It made for a lovely walk as we watched the airport traffic (both commercial and small planes).

Jubilee Park, a children’s playscape along the route
with a parking lot where we parked to start the walk.
The first informational sign that we came to with information
about the nearby Patricia Bay and it’s role in the Canadian Coast Guard
and Victoria Airport Water Aérodrome.
Looking out at Patricia Bay
The lovely countryside along the trail
Ditto
Looking across the road to the airport
The airport website refers to itself
as the pastoral Victoria International Airport. That seems right.
A pollinator garden along the trail
This area is crazy with wild blackberries
A cute cafe near the trail
Another informational sign, this one about the history of the airport (YYJ).
Carrying water and a bowl for Rafa.
A memorial on Hospital Hill along the trail for the 179 people
who perished in WWII who were either stationed
or worked at the Patricia Bay Air Force Base.
A closer look at the feathers with the individual’s names

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