A toddler bobbles his way up a path, caregiver in tow unconcerned as the youngster enjoys some freedom in the grassy and treed public space that is Welland Community Orchard.
The park is named for Rex Welland, a late resident who, over two decades, packed more than 100 varieties of apples onto the two-thirds of an acre land, and left it to View Royal in trust – under covenant to remain an orchard.
The non-profit Victoria LifeCycles Project has led upkeep and creation at the orchard since 2013.
The two people who lead the small army of volunteers at the community are relatively new to the project, with long-held commitment to farming and food security.
