Saxe Point Park
Saxe Point Park in Esquimalt offers coastal trails, beach access, and sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains, with remnants of its WWII history still visible today
Location
Esquimalt
About
Saxe Point was designated as park land in 1934 and is 7.5 hectares
Parts of the park were used for garbage disposal, during the 1920s
During World War II, a searchlight was installed as part of Canada’s Department of National Defence shoreline defence efforts
The base platform for the light can still been seen near the turnabout in the park
Along with many walking trails and beach access points, you can find views of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca
Lands
Amenities
Forested trails
Picnic areas/picnic tables
Benches
Parking
Beach access
Online
Saxe Point Park @esquimalt.ca
Walking tour (page 6) @esquimalt.ca
Saxe Point trail map @esquimalt.ca
Saxe Point Park Loop @alltrails.com
Saxe Point Park @walksinyourbackyard.com
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