The Elk-Beaver Lake Equestrian Society (EBLES) has been around for over 20 years.
With its inception as a Not-For-Profit Organization in 1986, the first meeting with the Regional Parks Department of CRD took place on January 22, 1986, with 50 riders from different horse clubs from whom EBLES was formed.
On March 25, 1986, EBLES presented a concept plan for a building project as well as a 3-stage building program to the CRD. At the same time requests for support were sent out to the 17 known horse clubs. The plan was approved by the CRD on April 7, 1986.
On January 27, 1988, the CRD signed the 'License of Occupation' granted to EBLES for the first 5-year period to January 27, 1993. This was intended to cover Stage 1 of the Initial Development.
July 16, 1989, was the Grand Opening Day with opening speeches from: the Honourable Mel Couvelier, the provincial Minister of Finance; Wayne Watkins, Chairman of CRD Parks; and Mayor Howard Sturrock of Saanich. Minister Couvelier cut the opening ribbon after entering in a pony driven buggy.
As of March 2023 they are upgrading the area and making it even nicer. The beauty of this park is the amazing diversity. Whether it be riding a horse, walking the trails, swimming or boating this is the park for you!
This cache is an easy stroll from the parking lot, suitable for most. It isn't a huge container but large enough for some trades. We always like to find stash in a cache so will try to keep this one interesting!
