Discover Esquimalt
Here’s why we believe Esquimalt is not only wonderful,
but the ideal setting for our future home:
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![An elderly couple sits on a bench near a grassy area with colorful flowers, overlooking a large lake with mountains in the distance under a clear blue sky.]()
Four-Season Livability
Greater Victoria's mild climate (Canada's warmest city) allows for year-round gardening, walking, and outdoor socializing. With minimal snow and moderate temperatures, community members can stay active and engaged throughout the year in shared gardens and outdoor spaces. (Photo: Saxe Point by Jacques Beaulieu | Flickr)
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![People jogging on a wooden dock by a marina with sailboats and a building with a dark roof on a sunny day.]()
A Walkable Lifestyle
Esquimalt offers excellent walkability within its compact township, allowing community members to maintain independence while reducing car dependence. Essential services, local cafes, shops, and the scenic paths along the Gorge Waterway and West Bay Walkway are all easily accessible. With convenient public transit connections to downtown Victoria just minutes away, residents enjoy the benefits of a walkable community with broader regional mobility. (Photo: West Bay Walkway by Province of BC | Flickr)
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![A group of performers playing traditional Japanese drums during a cultural festival outdoors, with an audience watching from behind.]()
Cultural Vibrancy & Lifelong Learning
Esquimalt and Victoria offer rich cultural experiences and lifelong learning opportunities. Esquimalt celebrates its maritime heritage and fosters creativity through events like the Esquimalt Arts Festival. Nearby, Victoria boasts institutions like the Royal BC Museum, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, and Belfry Theatre, along with the Victoria Symphony. Indigenous culture is honored through the Songhees Nation and the First Peoples Gallery, creating a vibrant blend of history, arts, and community engagement. (Photo: Gorge Pavilion Opening via Township of Esquimalt)
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![A wooden sign on a city sidewalk reads 'Habit Coffee' with an arrow pointing left. In the background, a man wearing a green shirt and helmet rides a bike, with other cyclists visible on the street. Trees, buildings, and streetlights line the sidewalk.]()
Social Connection Infrastructure
Esquimalt and Victoria prioritize spaces that foster social connection and community engagement. Esquimalt offers gathering places like the Esquimalt Recreation Centre and Township Community Arts Hub, which host events, workshops, and recreational activities. Victoria complements this with vibrant public spaces such as Beacon Hill Park and the Victoria Public Market, where residents connect through markets, festivals, and performances. Both communities emphasize walkability and bikeability, creating accessible networks of parks, trails, and shared spaces that encourage interaction and community building.
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![Signboard in front of Royal Jubilee Hospital showing directions to emergency, B.C. Cancer Agency, D T Centre, Memorial Pavilion, Patient Care Centre, and Visitor Parking, with a large hospital building in the background.]()
Healthcare & Wellness Access
Esquimalt and Victoria provide robust healthcare and wellness services, ensuring residents have access to essential care and holistic well-being. Esquimalt offers local clinics, wellness programs at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre, and proximity to major facilities in Victoria. Victoria is home to the Royal Jubilee Hospital and Victoria General Hospital, both of which provide comprehensive medical services. These walkable communities realm reinforce preventative care, fitness, and mental health.
