With young kids quests in Victoria

An hour at Beaver Beach

Spend an hour on the public sand or stones at Beaver Beach (north-east of centre, Victoria). Leave with five shoreline things you could find again tomorrow.

An hour at Cordova Bay Beach

Spend an hour on the public sand or stones at Cordova Bay Beach (north-east of centre, Victoria). Leave with five shoreline things you could find again tomorrow.

An hour at Finlayson Point Beach

Finlayson Point Beach is Victoria's public water south-east of centre, Victoria. One hour. Five things on the waterline. No private docks.

An hour at Glen Lake South Beach

Skip the seawall loop. Sit or walk Glen Lake South Beach until you can point at five hulls, birds, logs, or buildings without checking your phone.

An hour at Gonzales Beach

Gonzales Beach is Victoria's public water south-east of centre, Victoria. One hour. Five things on the waterline. No private docks.

An hour at Mile Zero Beach

Spend an hour on the public sand or stones at Mile Zero Beach (south-east of centre, Victoria). Leave with five shoreline things you could find again tomorrow.

An hour at North Beach

Spend an hour on the public sand or stones at North Beach (north-east of centre, Victoria). Leave with five shoreline things you could find again tomorrow.

An hour at Steve Fonyo Beach

Skip the seawall loop. Sit or walk Steve Fonyo Beach until you can point at five hulls, birds, logs, or buildings without checking your phone.

One loop of Allenby Park

Allenby Park (south-east of centre, Victoria) is larger than the postcard. One loop, one un-famous bench, two sounds that are not traffic.

One loop of Carnarvon Park

50 minutes in Carnarvon Park (south-east of centre, Victoria): leave the parking lot behind, pick a bench, listen.

One loop of Chancellor Park

Walk a single loop of Chancellor Park. Sit until you can name two non-traffic sounds, then leave by the same gate.

One loop of Firefighter's Park

Walk a single loop of Firefighter's Park. Sit until you can name two non-traffic sounds, then leave by the same gate.

One loop of Majestic Park

Walk a single loop of Majestic Park. Sit until you can name two non-traffic sounds, then leave by the same gate.

One loop of Nottingham Park

Walk a single loop of Nottingham Park. Sit until you can name two non-traffic sounds, then leave by the same gate.

One loop of Oakdowne Park

Oakdowne Park (south-east of centre, Victoria) is larger than the postcard. One loop, one un-famous bench, two sounds that are not traffic.

One loop of Oaklands Green

Oaklands Green (on Holly Street, south-east of centre, Victoria) is larger than the postcard. One loop, one un-famous bench, two sounds that are not traffic.

One loop of Oaklands Park

50 minutes in Oaklands Park (on Kings Road, south-east of centre, Victoria): leave the parking lot behind, pick a bench, listen.

One loop of Oneness Heart Park

Walk a single loop of Oneness Heart Park. Sit until you can name two non-traffic sounds, then leave by the same gate.

One loop of Paddle Rock

50 minutes in Paddle Rock (south-east of centre, Victoria): leave the parking lot behind, pick a bench, listen.

One loop of Pioneer Square

Pioneer Square (on Quadra Street, south-east of centre, Victoria) is larger than the postcard. One loop, one un-famous bench, two sounds that are not traffic.

One loop of Rendle Green

Walk a single loop of Rendle Green. Sit until you can name two non-traffic sounds, then leave by the same gate.

One loop of South Park

50 minutes in South Park (south-east of centre, Victoria): leave the parking lot behind, pick a bench, listen.

One loop of Stadacona Park

50 minutes in Stadacona Park (on Pandora Avenue, south-east of centre, Victoria): leave the parking lot behind, pick a bench, listen.

One loop of Topaz Park

Walk a single loop of Topaz Park. Sit until you can name two non-traffic sounds, then leave by the same gate.

One loop of Willows Park

Walk a single loop of Willows Park. Sit until you can name two non-traffic sounds, then leave by the same gate.

One loop of Windsor Park

Walk a single loop of Windsor Park. Sit until you can name two non-traffic sounds, then leave by the same gate.

Inventory the water from Canadian Forces Auxiliary Jetty

Canadian Forces Auxiliary Jetty is a public deck over water. Five things on the water or the far shore, then turn around.

Inventory the water from Jetty 11

Walk to the public end of Jetty 11 (south-west of centre, Victoria). Count hulls, birds, or colours until the list has five lines.

Playground hour at Children's Waterpark

Give Children's Waterpark (south-east of centre, Victoria) a full hour. Two pieces of equipment. No errands bolted on.

Playground hour at Craigflower-Kosapsom Park

Craigflower-Kosapsom Park is the quest, not a cafe next door. Stay until two pieces of kit have been used, then leave when you said you would.

Playground hour at Parkwood Playground

Parkwood Playground is the quest, not a cafe next door. Stay until two pieces of kit have been used, then leave when you said you would.

Playground hour at Playroom

Playroom is the quest, not a cafe next door. Stay until two pieces of kit have been used, then leave when you said you would.

Playground hour at Portage Park Playground

Give Portage Park Playground (west of centre, Victoria) a full hour. Two pieces of equipment. No errands bolted on.

Playground hour at Rotary Playground

Give Rotary Playground (south-west of centre, Victoria) a full hour. Two pieces of equipment. No errands bolted on.

Playground hour at Westshore Family Fun Park

Westshore Family Fun Park is the quest, not a cafe next door. Stay until two pieces of kit have been used, then leave when you said you would.

Rain plan: Alan Batey Library & Learning Commons

Alan Batey Library & Learning Commons (south-east of centre, Victoria) is a free indoor room. Pick one shelf you have never stood in front of. Leave with one sentence from a book you will not buy.

Rain plan: Greater Victoria Public Library - Bruce Hutchison Branch

Greater Victoria Public Library - Bruce Hutchison Branch (on Elk Lake Drive, north-east of centre, Victoria) is a free indoor room. Pick one shelf you have never stood in front of. Leave with one sentence from a book you will not buy.

Rain plan: GVPL: Central Branch

Rain plan at GVPL: Central Branch: one unfamiliar aisle, one sentence in a note, then back to the street.

Rain plan: GVPL: Emily Carr Branch

GVPL: Emily Carr Branch (on Blanshard Street, east of centre, Victoria) is a free indoor room. Pick one shelf you have never stood in front of. Leave with one sentence from a book you will not buy.

Rain plan: GVPL: Esquimalt Branch

GVPL: Esquimalt Branch (on Park Place, south of centre, Victoria) is a free indoor room. Pick one shelf you have never stood in front of. Leave with one sentence from a book you will not buy.

Rain plan: GVPL: Goudy Branch

Rain plan at GVPL: Goudy Branch: one unfamiliar aisle, one sentence in a note, then back to the street.

Rain plan: GVPL: Nellie McClung Branch

Rain plan at GVPL: Nellie McClung Branch: one unfamiliar aisle, one sentence in a note, then back to the street.

Rain plan: GVPL: Oak Bay Branch

Rain plan at GVPL: Oak Bay Branch: one unfamiliar aisle, one sentence in a note, then back to the street.

Rain plan: GVPL: Saanich Centennial Library Branch

GVPL: Saanich Centennial Library Branch (east of centre, Victoria) is a free indoor room. Pick one shelf you have never stood in front of. Leave with one sentence from a book you will not buy.

Rain plan: GVPL: sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch

GVPL: sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch (on Menzies Street, south-east of centre, Victoria) is a free indoor room. Pick one shelf you have never stood in front of. Leave with one sentence from a book you will not buy.

Rain plan: Library Lounge

Rain plan at Library Lounge: one unfamiliar aisle, one sentence in a note, then back to the street.

Rain plan: McPherson Library

Rain plan at McPherson Library: one unfamiliar aisle, one sentence in a note, then back to the street.

Rain plan: one room at Craigdarroch Castle

Indoor weather plan at Craigdarroch Castle. One room. Three objects. Out the front door.

Rain plan: one room at Helmcken House

Helmcken House (south-east of centre, Victoria): pick one room, stay until you can name three objects, leave. Not a gift-shop outing.

Rain plan: one room at Maritime Museum of British Columbia

Indoor weather plan at Maritime Museum of British Columbia. One room. Three objects. Out the front door.

Rain plan: one room at Miniature World

Miniature World (on Humboldt Street, south-east of centre, Victoria): pick one room, stay until you can name three objects, leave. Not a gift-shop outing.

Rain plan: one room at Pemberton Memorial Operating Room

Pemberton Memorial Operating Room (south-east of centre, Victoria): pick one room, stay until you can name three objects, leave. Not a gift-shop outing.

Rain plan: one room at Royal BC Museum

Royal BC Museum (on Belleville Street, south-east of centre, Victoria): pick one room, stay until you can name three objects, leave. Not a gift-shop outing.

Rain plan: one room at Victoria Chinatown Museum

Indoor weather plan at Victoria Chinatown Museum. One room. Three objects. Out the front door.

Rain plan: one room at Wentworth Villa

Indoor weather plan at Wentworth Villa. One room. Three objects. Out the front door.