Start point: Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser Street, Victoria V9A 6H6.
Contact: Rick or Michelle 778-440-4902
Programs: Boardwalks – Routes “A”, “C”, “D”, and “F”
Explore the ocean pathways and parks of Esquimalt on your choice of six walks from this start point.
To download a map click on the red map icon beside the route you wish to walk.
- Esquimalt/West Bay Walkway Route "A" (11 km). Follow the scenic West Bay Walkway through Esquimalt and over the Johnson Street Bridge to Victoria's tiny but quaint Chinatown, then return to the start point via Point Hope Shipyard and the E & N Rail Trail. Trail rating is 2B.
- Esquimalt/E & N Rail Trail and Gorge Walkway Route "B" (11 km). This route winds through Esquimalt taking in High Rock (Cairn) Park and Gorge Park with its Japanese Tea Garden and stunning rhodendron display in spring before crossing the bridge to the Gorge Waterway Park and returning to the start point via the E & N Rail Trail. Trail rating is 2B.
- Esquimalt/Saxe Point Route "C" (10 km). Explore the lovely Saxe Point area of Esquimalt, including Fleming Beach and Macaulay Point, then return to the start via the West Bay Walkway and city streets and trails. Trail rating is 2B.
- Esquimalt/Saxe Point/West Bay Walkway Route "D" (15 km).This route takes in Saxe Point and the West Bay Walkway before crossing the Johnson Street bridge to explore Old Town Victoria, then returns to Esquimalt via the fascinating Point Hope Shipyard. Trail rating is 2B.
- Esquimalt/Saxe Point Route "E" (5 km). This 5 km route is a shorter alternative that still allows you to explore beautiful Saxe Point. Trail rating is 2B.
- Esquimalt/Saxe Point Route "F" (10 km). This 10 km route explores Fleming Beach, Saxe Point Park, West Bay Walkway, Songhees Walkway and Highrock Park before returning to the start point. Rated 2B.