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Johnson Street Bridge – Market Square, Victoria loop from Esquimalt

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Johnson Street Bridge – Market Square, Victoria loop from Esquimalt

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Johnson Street Bridge – Market Square, Victoria loop from Esquimalt

02:15

8.56km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 3.24 km for 47 m

After 5.19 km for 46 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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707 m

West Bay Walkway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The West Bay Walkway is a wooden boardwalk on the Esquimalt waterfront. Together with the Westsong Way, the walk provides a 5-kilometer-long connection for walkers to downtown Victoria.
In early …

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1.36 km

Beach

1.84 km

Lime Bay Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This park has a small waterfront area and footpaths right on the bay, with views across Victoria Harbour toward James Bay and Fisherman’s Wharf. Because it’s right on the water, …

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2.72 km

Spirit of the Lekwungen Totem Pole

Highlight • Monument

The Spirit of Lekwammen "The Land of the Winds" totem pole stands at Songhees Point Park. In 1994, the 55-meter-tall totem pole was crafted from a 500-year-old giant cedar tree, …

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3.27 km

Johnson Street Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Johnson Street Bridge is a futuristic bridge connecting the city centre with Vic West and is a striking landmark over the Upper Harbour. It is beautifully lit at night.

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3.45 km

Triangle Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Triangle Park is a small local park just west of the Johnson Street Bridge. It has a mix of public art, tupelo trees, benches, and simple lighting that gives it …

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3.70 km

Market Square in Victoria's old town was created as part of an urban renewal project in the 1970s, during which numerous buildings from the late 19th century were renovated.
historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=6060&pid=0

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4.25 km

Bastion Square

Highlight • Historical Site

Bastian Square is a pedestrian zone lined with historic buildings. In 1963, View Street, between Government Street and Wharf Street, was closed to traffic and redesigned.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bastion_Square
At the entrance …

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5.80 km

Signs of Lekwungen – Songhees Point Site

Highlight • Monument

"Signs of Lekwungen is a series of seven sculptures at culturally significant sites for the Lekwungen. These communities, represented today by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, belong to the Coast …

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8.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.04 km

721 m

555 m

238 m

Surfaces

6.54 km

841 m

682 m

495 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 2 September

16°C

11°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 44.0 km/h

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Comments

May 6, 2025,🇨🇦 BC Vancouver Island, Victoria - West Bay Walkway

Our campsite is located on West Bay, west of Victoria. The West Bay Walkway, a pedestrian path along the coast that extends into the old town, begins nearby. In the late afternoon, we're out and about like a few other walkers and joggers – with temperatures around 20°C and light clouds. Seagulls, geese, and herons—a diverse birdlife can be found …

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Johnson Street Bridge – Market Square, Victoria loop from Esquimalt

West Bay Walkway

Lime Bay Park

Spirit of the Lekwungen Totem Pole

Johnson Street Bridge

Triangle Park

Market Square, Victoria

Bastion Square

Signs of Lekwungen – Songhees Point Site

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