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Esquimalt—spend an afternoon or the whole day; there is lots to discover in our seaside community.
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ake a break from downtown and cross the bridge to Esquimalt. Take the scenic route by cycling or walking the E&N trail; or travel the short distance by transit or car. For a photo-worthy experience, hop on a harbour ferry to arrive at Esquimalt’s charming Westbay Marine Village. From there, grab a coffee and carry on exploring. Esquimalt loves local, and the community boasts several unique restaurants with cuisines from around the world. There are also local breweries where you can stay for a pint or simply fill your growler to take to your next adventure, conveniently located just off the E&N trail. Enjoy the festive atmosphere of the award-winning Esquimalt Farmers Market while you shop for food, soaps, coffee, wines and other locallymade goods. On hot days, bring the kids to our popular water adventure park. If indoor swimming is more your speed, come to the Esquimalt Recreation Centre and enjoy the region’s warmest pool and lazy river. Esquimalt’s parks are gorgeous any time of year— visit the Japanese garden and new pavilion at Gorge Park for stunning water views and colourful displays; wander the tall Douglas fi rs of Saxe Point while keeping an eye out for barred owls or enjoy the views from Highrock Park.
Esquimalt is known for hosting amazing community events and activities. Here are a few ideas, but know that there is always something new to explore!
Memorial Park Music Fest
• Buccaneer Days (May).
EsquimaltBuccaneerDays. ca
• Memorial Park Musicfest (June-August). TownshipArts.org
• Check out Esquimalt Ribfest (September). EsquimaltRibfest.com
BRUCE STOTESBURY, TIMES COLONIST
Ribfest
Buccaneer Days Parade
• Visit CFB Esquimalt Naval
and Military Museum. Navalandmilitarymuseum. org
• Take one our self-guided
walking tours. Esquimalt.ca/explore DARREN STONE, TIMES COLONIST
• Learn more about
First Nations culture with Explore Songhees. exploresonghees.com
Esquimalt’s name is derived from a local First Nations expression “Es-whoy-malth,” which means the place of gradually shoaling water. The township is within the Traditional Territories of the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. Follow us: @esquimaltBC and More at Esquimalt.ca/explore. facebook.com/TownshipofEsquimalt
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