In 2023, Parks Canada contacted the City about creating a National Urban Park in our area. The City of Colwood has been collaborating with Parks Canada and local First Nations, including the Xwsepsum (Esquimalt), SC'IȺNEW, Songhees, and T’Sou-ke Nations, to investigate the potential designation of a National Urban Park (NUP) within the City of Colwood and surrounding area.
What is a National Urban Park?
These parks are intended to be places of natural and/or historical significance located near major Canadian cities. Each park will uniquely reflect its local context with a foundation in the three core objectives of NUPs: conserving nature, connecting people with nature, and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
Where might a park be located?
The study area for the proposed Greater Victoria national urban park is still being refined and could encompass the Parks Canada lands surrounding the Fort Rodd Hill-Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site, which are located within the borders of the City of Colwood. As this could be a mosaic of non-contiguous lands, nearby areas of interest may be considered for inclusion.
Learn more and share your thoughts
Learn more and provide input about your priorities for a park like this, how best to implement the core objectives of conservation, connecting people to nature, and advancing reconciliation, and consideration of park boundaries. National Urban Park Candidate Site | Let's Talk Colwood