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Close to the water, and so much more.

The Horizon is in Esquimalt, an established waterfront community just minutes from downtown Victoria.

Walk along the nearby West Bay Walkway, stop for coffee or head into town. Parks, shops, groceries, recreation and everyday services give you plenty to explore close to home.

Life along the water

Water defines much of Esquimalt's landscape, from the working harbour and Gorge Waterway to the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Living close to it brings its own rhythm: changing skies and tides, herons along the shore, sailboats and working vessels passing by.

The view is never quite the same twice.

Calm water at dusk between two dark rocky points, a channel marker in silhouette and hills across the water.

Parks, beaches and green spaces

There are plenty of opportunities to get outside in Esquimalt, from neighbourhood parks and small shoreline accesses to waterfront trails and gardens.

A community that comes together

Visit the Esquimalt Farmers Market for local food, browse the stalls and stay for a bite to eat. Outdoor markets give way to indoor gatherings as the seasons change.

Markets, music, arts events and neighbourhood celebrations offer reasons to get out throughout the year. Go with a friend, invite family or follow an interest of your own.

More ways to keep moving

Walking and cycling routes connect Esquimalt with the rest of Greater Victoria, giving you more ways to explore beyond the neighbourhood.

Everyday life, close at hand

Coffee with a friend. Lunch somewhere local. A trip to the library. Shops, restaurants and services throughout the neighbourhood make it easy to combine an errand with something you enjoy.

The Esquimalt Urgent & Primary Care Centre is nearby on Esquimalt Road, with pharmacies, dental practices and other health services in the surrounding area. Victoria General Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital serve the wider region.

Bus stops are nearby on Esquimalt Road, with connections to downtown Victoria and other parts of the region.

View current BC Transit routes and schedules

Discovery Awaits.

Plan a waterfront walk, find somewhere new for lunch or see where to pick up groceries. Explore the map by interest to discover what's around The Horizon.

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Explore nearby places

Distances shown are straight-line distances from The Horizon. Walking and driving routes may be longer.

Water + Parks 52
  • Barnard Park Park, 250 m
  • Matson Conservation Area Nature reserve, 300 m
  • West Bay Walkway Park, 300 m
  • Brodeur Field Park, 300 m
  • Hereward Green Park, 350 m
  • Captain Jacobson Park Park, 550 m
  • Paradise Park Park, 600 m
  • Coffin Island Park Park, 600 m
  • Rainbow Park Park, 700 m
  • Raynor Park Park, 700 m
  • Anderson Park Park, 750 m
  • Colville Island Park, 750 m
  • Mary Street Park Park, 800 m
  • Dundas Green Park, 800 m
  • Reeve Common Park, 800 m
  • Highrock Park Park, 850 m
  • Phil Ross Park Park, 850 m
  • Alston Green Park, 950 m
  • Lampson Park Park, 950 m
  • Lime Bay Park Park, 950 m
  • Banfield Park Park, 1000 m
  • Victoria West Park Park, 1.0 km
  • Westsong Walkway Park, 1.1 km
  • Regatta Point Park Park, 1.2 km
  • Bullen Park Park, 1.2 km
  • Gorge Park Park, 1.5 km
  • Viaduct Park Park, 1.6 km
  • Songhees Point Park Park, 1.6 km
  • Esquimalt Gorge Park Park, 1.7 km
  • Peter Pollen Waterfront Park Park, 1.7 km
  • Fleming Beach Beach, 1.7 km
  • Takata Japanese Garden Garden, 1.8 km
  • Macaulay Point Park Park, 1.9 km
  • Saxe Point Park Park, 1.9 km
  • Cecelia Ravine Park Park, 1.9 km
  • Macdonald Park Park, 1.9 km
  • Gorge Waterway Park Park, 2.2 km
  • Premier's Rose Garden Garden, 2.3 km
  • Native Plant Gardens Garden, 2.4 km
  • Rudd Park Park, 2.4 km
  • Tillicum Park Park, 2.6 km
  • Hampton Park Park, 2.6 km
  • St. Ann's Academy National Historic Site Park, 2.7 km
  • Topaz Park Park, 2.8 km
  • Holland Point Park Park, 2.8 km
  • Cuthbert Holmes Park Park, 2.8 km
  • Central Park Park, 2.9 km
  • The People's Apothecary Garden, 2.9 km
  • Craigflower Park Park, 3.0 km
  • Steve Fonyo Beach Beach, 3.0 km
  • Royal Athletic Park Park, 3.1 km
  • Beacon Hill Park Park, 3.2 km
Food + Coffee 30
  • Esquimalt Roasting Company Café, 250 m
  • Driftwood Brewing Co. Pub, 300 m
  • Tim Hortons Café, 350 m
  • Pizza Hut Restaurant, 400 m
  • Bunny's Nook Kitchen Restaurant, 400 m
  • Sushi Story Restaurant, 450 m
  • Spice Valley Indian Cuisine Restaurant, 450 m
  • The Blue Nile Restaurant, 450 m
  • Parthenon Pizza Restaurant, 450 m
  • Lum's Chinese Restaurant Restaurant, 450 m
  • Marina Bay Cafe Café, 650 m
  • Fry's Red Wheat Bread Bakery Bakery, 750 m
  • Spiral Cafe Café, 750 m
  • Crown Palace Restaurant, 800 m
  • Spinnakers Brewpub Pub, 850 m
  • Thai Green Elephant Restaurant, 850 m
  • Victoria Sushi Restaurant, 1.1 km
  • Pita Land Restaurant, 1.1 km
  • Starbucks Café, 1.1 km
  • Browns Crafthouse Restaurant, 1.1 km
  • Serious Coffee Café, 1.2 km
  • Boom + Batten Restaurant & Cafe Restaurant, 1.2 km
  • Esquimalt Bake Shop Bakery, 1.2 km
  • Janevca Restaurant, 1.2 km
  • Steve's Poké Bar Restaurant, 1.2 km
  • Saigon Char-Broil Restaurant Restaurant, 1.3 km
  • Fol Épi Bakery Bakery, 1.3 km
  • Caffe Fantastico Café, 1.3 km
  • Kwao Thai Restaurant Restaurant, 1.3 km
  • Coffeehouse at Shoal Point Café, 1.3 km
Groceries + Everyday 13
  • Canada Post, Esquimalt Post office, 300 m
  • The Market Garden Grocery store, 850 m
  • Canada Post, Westside Post office, 1.1 km
  • Country Grocer Grocery store, 1.1 km
  • Dollarama Shop, 1.1 km
  • Save-On-Foods Grocery store, 1.1 km
  • Esquimalt Farmers Market Market, 1.3 km
  • GVPL: Esquimalt Branch Library, 1.4 km
  • Finest At Sea Seafood, 1.5 km
  • Red Barn Market Grocery store, 1.6 km
  • Bespoke Blossoms Florist, 1.7 km
  • Health Essentials Shop, 1.8 km
  • Fairway Market Gorge Centre Grocery store, 1.9 km
Recreation + Community 20
  • Victoria West Community YMCA Community centre, 850 m
  • Archie Browning Sports Centre Recreation, 1.1 km
  • Esquimalt Recreation Centre Recreation, 1.3 km
  • Gorge Vale Golf Course Golf, 1.7 km
  • Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion Pavilion, 1.8 km
  • Burnside / Gorge Community Centre Community centre, 1.9 km
  • McPherson Playhouse Theatre, 2.2 km
  • Kaleidoscope Theatre For Young People Arts centre, 2.2 km
  • James Bay New Horizons Activity Centre Community centre, 2.4 km
  • NeighbourSpace Community centre, 2.5 km
  • Downtown Community Centre Community centre, 2.5 km
  • Pearkes Recreation Centre Recreation, 2.5 km
  • Philippine Bayanihan Community Centre Community centre, 2.5 km
  • Intrepid Theatre Studio Arts centre, 2.5 km
  • Les Passmore Seniors Activity Centre Community centre, 2.6 km
  • Royal Theatre Theatre, 2.6 km
  • YMCA-YWCA Downtown Recreation, 2.8 km
  • Metro Studio Theatre Theatre, 2.8 km
  • Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre Recreation, 2.8 km
  • Four Seasons Musical Theatre Arts centre, 3.0 km
Health + Wellness 15
  • Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy, 300 m
  • Esquimalt Urgent & Primary Care Centre Clinic, 400 m
  • Heart Pharmacy Pharmacy, 400 m
  • Acacia Westside Clinic, 1.0 km
  • Pharmasave Pharmacy, 1.1 km
  • Esquimalt Medical Clinic Clinic, 1.1 km
  • Physiotherapy Physiotherapy, 1.1 km
  • Westside Dentistry Dentist, 1.1 km
  • Esquimalt Optical Clinic, 1.2 km
  • Anchor Dental Dentist, 1.2 km
  • Dockside Physiotherapy Clinic, 1.2 km
  • Gorge Urgent and Primary Care Centre Clinic, 1.3 km
  • Esquimalt Denture Clinic Dentist, 1.3 km
  • Victoria General Hospital Hospital, 4.7 km
  • Royal Jubilee Hospital Hospital, 5.1 km
Walking + Cycling 8
  • Westsong Walkway Trail, 250 m
  • E&N Rail Trail - Humpback Connector Trail, 300 m
  • Galloping Goose Regional Trail Trail, 1.1 km
  • The Greenway Trail, 1.3 km
  • David Foster Harbour Pathway Trail, 1.5 km
  • Dallas Road Waterfront Trail Trail, 2.0 km
  • Bird Watch Trail Trail, 2.6 km
  • Colquitz River Trail Trail, 2.6 km
Downtown Victoria 13
  • Fisherman's Wharf Ferry terminal, 1.4 km
  • Coho Ferry Ferry terminal, 2.0 km
  • Market Square Public square, 2.0 km
  • Bastion Square Public square, 2.0 km
  • Harbour Air Ferry terminal, 2.1 km
  • Victoria Chinatown Museum Museum, 2.1 km
  • FRS Clipper Ferry terminal, 2.2 km
  • British Columbia Parliament Buildings Landmark, 2.3 km
  • Miniature World Museum, 2.4 km
  • Maritime Museum of British Columbia Museum, 2.4 km
  • Royal BC Museum Museum, 2.4 km
  • Helmcken House Museum, 2.5 km
  • Thunderbird Park Museum, 2.5 km

Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors, 2026-09-30.

Where to find us

So much within reach.

Downtown Victoria offers restaurants, galleries, shopping, theatres and the Inner Harbour, just minutes from The Horizon.

Head farther up Vancouver Island, spend a few days in the Gulf Islands or cross the water to Vancouver or the Pacific Northwest. Ferry and floatplane connections make it possible to plan a day out, visit family or take a longer getaway.

Some days, everything you want is right in your neighbourhood. Other days, it's easy to venture a little farther.

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