Fernwood has several neighbourhood parks and natural spaces. Stevenson Park next to the Fernwood Community Centre sports playground equipment and open lawns. An orchard and kitchen garden are located next door. Stadacona Park, to the south, hosts tennis courts amongst well-established trees and garden beds. Fernwood has o the Fernwood Community Centre. Spring Ridge Commons hosts an eclectic variety of plants and is open to the public, and there are a variety of other parks amongst residential areas of the neighbourhood.
Victoria High School is a prominent landmark adjacent to the village. The original version opened in 1876 which was the oldest high school west of Winnipeg and north of San Francisco. The current Vic High building on Grant Street is the fourth iteration and opened its doors in 1914. Other schools include: Central Middle School, George Jay Elementary School, Victor Elementary School and Victoria High School.
Fernwood is well-loved by its residents. Passionate artisans and community minded members operate the Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group (https://fernwoodnrg.ca). Their mission is to preserve the neighbourhood’s heritage and diversity and ensure the social, environmental, and financial sustainability of the neighbourhood. They plan and run a variety of events through the year, most notably the annual “Fernwood Bites” which features local fare in the beautiful Fernwood Square and taste the best food & drink Victoria and Southern Vancouver Island have to offer, and Fern Fest (more info https://www.facebook.com/FernFest.FernwoodNRG/); a jam-packed, community-based, family, art, and music festival.
Fernwood is a diverse mural of creativity and you’ll love living there.
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