West Bay Walkway
The West Bay Walkway in Esquimalt is a scenic, fully accessible waterfront boardwalk connecting to downtown Victoria, offering views of the Olympic Mountains
Location
Esquimalt
About
West Bay walkway is a fully accessible boardwalk on Esquimalt’s waterfront and connects to Westsong Walkway, making for a 5km walk to downtown Victoria
The lands Esquimalt sits on was referred to as ‘the place of shoaling waters’ or Es-whoy-malth by the Coast Salish who originally inhabited the land
You will see Douglas Fir, Arbutus and Oak trees and views of the Olympic mountains along the walkway
The walkway was developed in 1980 as a joint project with the Provincial Capital Commission and the City of Victoria
The walkway starts at Head Street at the West Bay Marina which is a popular spot for houseboats
Lands
Amenities
Benches
Water views
Online
Waterways and beach access @Esquimalt.ca
West Bay Walkway migratory bird walk @Lieutenant Governor of BC
Westsong Walkway @Walksinyourbackyard.com
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