“Come to the woods, for here is rest.”
The Trails of Royal Roads
Imagine walking out your front door, up your street, and directly into the wonder of a 565-acre old-growth West Coast rain-forest. Yes, really - right at the end of your very own street. Sounds extraordinary doesn’t it? Welcome to Seafield!
Step through the nearby access gate and you will find yourself instantly surrounded by the towering Douglas Fir and Western red cedar of Hatley Park. These centuries-old giants provide a home to an incredible variety of flora and fauna. A feast for the eyes in every direction. Stand still a moment…listen for the sound of the ocean breeze in the trees, the bustling of wee forest creatures, and the sweet songbirds calling out to one another.
Bubbling waterfalls, sparkling streams, and calming pools will immediately soothe your urban soul, while the lush saturated greenery of salal and swordferns will revitalize you in a manner that defies description.
Literally dozens of walking, hiking and biking trails offer countless hours of exercise and exploration, literally a few steps from your new Seafield home. Whether you are a creature of habit, or one who yearns for a new adventure every day, this extraordinary forest will meet you where you are at.
But don’t take our word for it…lace up your sneaker, throw on your hikers, or jump on your bike and come check it out yourself!
You can learn more about the wonders of the Royal Roads Forest (and your new community) by visiting here and here
Royal Roads University
Rich with history, Royal Roads University is found within Hatley Park, and is one of North America’s most extraordinary campus’. The centerpiece of the University is undoubtedly Hatley Castle, with it’s rich history and breathtaking stature. Extraordinary gardens can be found here as well, all of it perched on the edge of stunning Esquimalt Lagoon, with a view of the ocean beyond as far as the eye can see.
There are a variety of gardens to explore here, all nestled within the nearly 600 spectacular acres of Royal Roads Forest. The Japanese Garden will delight with Flowering Cherries, Japaneses maples, and Rhododendrons more than 100 years old. The Italian garden is a more formal, walled garden, with a loggia and pergola wrapped in wisteria - a truly classical vision. There is also an incredible Rose Garden within which to lose yourself for a time, while listening to the calls of the peacocks who roam the grounds.
And all of this beauty within a 5 minute bike ride from your new Seafield home!
You can read more about this extraordinary fairy-tale location here
Hatley Castle at Royal Roads University - a 10 minute walk through the forest from Seafield