Burnside Gorge Neighbourhood Gems

Mark your favourite 'neighbourhood gem' in Burnside Gorge and surrounding area!

Community mapping involves creating a map of a community that is told from the perspective of those who live, work, or play in the area. What places spark a special memory? Where do you feel most welcome? Where do you go to be with community? Where do you go to find peace in nature? These are just some of the prompting questions provided to participants at the community mapping events held in Cecelia Ravine in September and October of 2022. The stories collected at the events are captured here to create a map of 'Burnside Gorge Neighbourhood Gems.'

Community members are invited to continue building this map by identifying neighbourhood assets, looking at opportunities, and helping to create a picture of what it is like to live in the neighbourhood. Consider significant people, places, programs and experiences in the Burnside Gorge (and the surrounding area) and mark them on the map. Help identify the neighbourhood's hot spots, hidden gems, and everything in between! Please include a photo with your entry, if possible.

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You can take the occasional course. They have a workroom if you want to do your own project. An interesting little shop in our neighbourhood.
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Neighbours often meet here in the mornings and evenings to exercise their dogs and socialize. This is a favourite spot among Chown Place residents who speak fondly of the site. People bring their own ...
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Offers exercise classes, shuffle board, art classes, dinners, and dances. A very active group and great resource!
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Garry oaks and a bench. A nice place for quiet reflection.
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A large rock and tree at the end of Balfour St -- A nice quiet spot to sit.
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Senior-friendly community. Many residents have lived here for 20+ years. 
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A nice place to site and watch people going by. They display art on the walls from local artists. 
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There are new apartment buildings going up near Harriet (Chown Place, Gorge Rd E).  Many seniors live in the area and senior-friendly bus routes (with bus shelters and stops close together) are n...
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Need traffic calming on Harriet Street. 
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Offers art, library services, senior services, massaged, health care, spiritual care... they have everything and take care of their elders very well.
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 Awesome old 50s decor. They host amazing old car mornings on Thursdays. An incredibly kind and welcoming owner who will talk to you no matter how busy she is. You walk in and you immediatel...
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Food and Medicine Garden is a community garden that grows organic vegetables, and plant medicines year-round. The garden offers a peaceful space for people to learn about food production and plant med...
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Outdoor workout spots that peopple gather at, year-round. It got busier when gyms closed during Covid, and I continued going to the park even once gyms had opened back up.
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Really nice park. Hard to get to the water, but there's lots of open green space to hang out or play with your dog.  Lots of sun!
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Could add a cafe for people to gather. Recent efforts to utilize the space have failed. Maybe a co-op or farmer's market for pedestrians and cyclists. Maybe a bike swap? Increase the path size for mor...
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Great spot to catch the last of the sun during the winter. Also a great swimming hole. It used to have a 40ft diving board where people would watch you dive into the buoyant, brackish water.
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Potential to build a cycling-friendly area (to fill your tires, washrooms, water fountain, bike wash area, etc) for people to gather and form community.
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A place to stop on your bike,  meet other cyclists, and take in the scenery. There's a platform that makes a fantastic impromptu dance floor!
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A good place to read a book and nap.
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