Walking & Cycling

Walking Routes

The Walking Routes in Esquimalt Guide is an invitation to explore and enjoy Esquimalt’s neighbourhoods and parks. Choose from five main destinations or break them up and enjoy shorter walks.

West Bay Walkway

The West Bay Walkway is a walking path and boardwalk that connects Esquimalt (from Head Street at West Bay Marina) to downtown Victoria (Johnston Street Bridge). The pathway is approximately 5 kilometres long and is a popular shoreline route for running, strolling, and commuting. Cycling is not permitted on the walkway.

Cycling

Esquimalt has designated bike lanes on some sections of Esquimalt Road, which connects Esquimalt to Victoria.

Galloping Goose Regional Trail

Esquimalt offers easy access to the nearby Galloping Goose Regional Trail, a 55 kilometre multi-use trail connecting Victoria to Sooke. 

Download a Galloping Goose Trail map from CRD’s website.

Lochside Regional Trail

The Lochside Trail is a 29 kilometre multi-use trail that connects Swartz Bay to Victoria and intersects with the Galloping Goose Trail. 

Download a map of the Galloping Goose and Lochside Trails.

E&N (Esquimalt and Nanaimo) Rail Trail

Esquimalt is currently working with other regional municipalities to contruct a paved pedestrian/cyclist pathway along the E&N Railway corridor between downtown Victoria and the Western Communities.

For updates and information about public meetings, visit the CRD’s website.