About West Bay

West Bay, located on the south-east side of Esquimalt, presents a diverse mix of local,  pedestrian-oriented shops, businesses, eateries and a multitude of housing types, together with active and attractive streets, harbour-front recreation, and sunny open spaces.

About West Bay

West Bay, located on the south-east side of Esquimalt, presents a diverse mix of local,  pedestrian-oriented shops, businesses, eateries and a multitude of housing types, together with active and attractive streets, harbour-front recreation, and sunny open spaces.

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Strong connections to the harbour make West Bay a truly livable neighbourhood and a popular destination for locals and visitors.

The built, historical and natural environments are sensitively integrated to ensure a healthy shoreline and up-land ecology. (Esquimalt OCP)

Defined as the area from the north side of Esquimalt Road, east side of Lampson Street, north side of Lyall Street, and delineated by West Bay and Barnard Park on the east side, the West Bay neighbourhood is home and adjacent to a variety of parks, marinas, amenities, and opportunities to explore:

  • West Bay Walkway

  • Captain Jacobson’s Park

  • Matson Conservation Area

  • Paradise Park

  • Barnard Park

  • West Bay Marine Village, Hidden Harbour Marine Centre and Sailors Cove Marina

  • Salish Seaside RV Haven

Territorial Acknowledgment

We, the West Bay Residents Association, acknowledge we live and work within the beautiful territory of the Lək̓ʷəŋən People, the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. We are deeply thankful to be here. We honour the Nations’ stewardship of their communities and lands as we work to support a vibrant, caring neighbourhood.