early camas bloom Camassia quamash Mt. Tolmie, garry oak meadow, Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC, Pacific Northwest

Mt. Tolmie’s Camas in Bloom

camas blooms cu garry oak meadow garden Victoria BC
photo by SVSeekins

It was well worth the half hour walk up the neighborhood trails into Mt. Tolmie Park this morning.  What a sight – – the camas is in bloom!

I like garry oak meadows.  They’re especially inspiring when colored with a sea of blue.  Spring is really here.

early camas bloom Mt. Tolmie, garry oak meadow, garden Victoria BC
photo by SVSeekins

Who would expect wilderness just a short 5km from Victoria’s inner harbour?

Checking out the wildflowers in April & May is at the top of my list for reasons to be a tourist in Victoria.

early camas bloom Mt. Tolmie, gary oak meadow, garden Victoria BC
photo by SVSeekins

AND if you’re fortunate enough to be around during the last saturday of April, it’s worthwhile checking out Camas Day in Beacon Hill Park.  Its hosted by Friends of Beacon Hill Park & has wildflower tours & speakers.   🙂

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Other places to see Camas Meadows:

4 thoughts on “Mt. Tolmie’s Camas in Bloom”

  1. When I lived on Mt Tolmie, spring was my favourite time of year because of the beautiful camas flowers

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