TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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Derby Hills Park is a piece of land dedicated to embracing British Columbia’s nature. While visiting Walnut Grove, take a walk through the park and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.
The park is often looked after by people taking part in community service. Many new trees have been planted within the park to help it to flourish.
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The Sendall Gardens are also called the Escape Gardens as they are well hidden within Walnut Grove. The gardens include 3.67 acres of beautifully placed, unique plants, shrubs, and trees. The gardens also include a tropical greenhouse full of colourful and exotic plants.
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Walnut Grove is also home to the largest trampoline park in Canada. With over 40,000 sq. ft of trampolines, and numerous activities to complete, there’s plenty to do at the Extreme Air Park. Some featured activities include a trampoline-filled 3D dodgeball arena, a rock-climbing wall, a gladiator arena where you must knock your opponent into the foam pit below, and much more.
Prices for the park start at $17 for an hour or $23 for the day. Group rates also exist for parties of 8 people or more. A birthday package also exists, which includes a private party room, pizza, ice cream cake, and drinks, and it makes it a great place if you’re looking to plan your kid’s party.
No matter your age, Extreme Air Park is a great place to come out and get active, fun and unique.
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Topham Park is located within Walnut Grove and is a classic park for a town to have! The park features a baseball diamond, a playground, basketball courts, and a playing field. If you are not interested in partaking in any sports activities, you can also walk on the trails in Topham Park.
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Spring
Cherry Blossom Trees are hard to find in Canada, but in Walnut Grove, you can walk down 62nd to 64th avenue and see them. Planted throughout Walnut Grove, you can walk around and experience the beauty of the cherry blossom trees.
For anyone looking to get outdoors on their way through town, the Walnut Grove Community Park is a fantastic place to get out and move. Located right in town, the park has a variety of services that will get people out and moving. For sports fans, there are tennis courts, basketball courts, and a baseball diamond available. And if you want to relax and enjoy the sun, a concession and seating areas can also be found.
For hot days, the park also features a spray park, so you’ll be able to cool down in the heat. And with all the trees and gazebos, there’s always a place to sit down in the shade if the spray park isn’t of interest to you. So, no matter the temperature or weather, this park is a great place to enjoy the air outside.
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Located within a suburb of homes, Forest Hills Park is the ideal location to go for a walk or play a sport. Some of the facilities included in this park are pickleball, tennis courts, a basketball court, a playground, and even walking trails. The park extends between the surrounding neighbourhood giving a longer set of trails for walking.
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When planning a trip through Walnut Grove, a great place is the Community Centre. This centre is a multipurpose complex that features many amenities. The most popular tourist amenity is the public pool, which includes a waterslide, high diving boards, a sauna, and whirlpools. Drop-in aquatic fitness programs are also available in the pool.
However, the Community Centre is also home to other amenities, such as a fitness centre, a gymnasium, and a library. The fitness centre and gymnasium offer drop-in events that are open to the public, so if you like to stay fit, join in to play a game of basketball or use some of the fitness equipment that’s provided.
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With the beautiful scenery surrounding Walnut Grove, you’ll likely want to spend much time outside, taking in all the beautiful landscapes. One great way to do this is to visit the Redwoods Golf Course. With a beautiful view of the surrounding trees and mountains, this 18-hole course is stunning to play through. Pair that with the fresh BC air and a challenging course, and you’re in for a game of a lifetime.
Also at the course is a restaurant called the Redwoods Grill. The restaurant features an outdoor patio, which makes it the perfect place to eat and relax after a round of golf on a nice day. A shop is also available on the premises, which sells merchandise for the course and the equipment you may need, like clubs and balls.
Rain or shine, this course is great for taking in the beauty of Walnut Grove while also playing a challenging but rewarding game of golf.
Are you a fan of baked goods? Then Walnut Grove is home to some of the best donuts around. Gourmet Donuts & Coffee is a little hole-in-the-wall shop that offers a wide variety of freshly made donuts and coffee. With their mix of unique and classic flavours, there’s plenty of reason to go and try one (or a dozen) for yourself. And if you’re not into sweet pastries, they also serve savoury café classics, like sandwiches, soup, bagels, and more. For beverages, they offer a mix of specialty coffees, teas, and iced drinks.
So, if you like cafes and want to support a local shop, try Walnut Grove’s Gourmet Donuts & Coffee for a delicious treat.
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For vegans, sometimes, finding vegan-friendly restaurants can be a chore, especially in small towns. But the Down 2 Earth Plant Parlour offers great vegan food from breakfast to dinner. On top of the food, they also have a varied drink menu that ranges from cocktails to lattes, so there’s something for every time of day.
Just because it’s plant-based doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your usual restaurant staples. From the poutine made with cashew mozzarella to the burgers made from basmati rice, you can find all the classics with a vegan twist. They show that you don’t need meat to have a delicious and fulfilling meal.
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