concept drawing of the Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre

What is the Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre?

The Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre ( BCAC) spans about 14 acres in the scenic Blenkinsop Valley of Saanich, B.C., nestled at the base of PKOL (Mount Douglas Park). The Centre’s land is thoughtfully divided into three main areas:

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Who are the Founders of the Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre

Together, Lee Smith and John Espley combine their diverse expertise and shared commitment to community development to lead the Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre, fostering a vibrant hub for sustainable agriculture and local engagement in Saanich.

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Open farmland in the Blenkinsop valley

The History of the Lands

The Blenkinsop Valley and the lands of the Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre in Saanich, British Columbia, tell a fascinating story of evolution from untouched forests into a hub of agricultural activity, ingenuity, hard work and community resilience.

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Get your name on our waitlist!

Now that you’ve read all about the Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre, here’s your chance to become a part of the BCAC Community. Click the button below to join our waitlist for the either the community garden plots or the “farmpreneur” 1/2 acres

Thanks to those who have helped us create the Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre (BCAC)