The Westsong Walkway

One of the nicest walks in Victoria is the Songhees Westsong Walkway. This promenade follows the twists and turns of the Inner Harbor and provides great views of the Olympic Mountains, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the busy harbor. There are plenty of picnic tables, benches, and drinking fountains along the way.

To get to the Westsong from the Inner Harbor, cross the blue Johnson Street Bridge and follow the sidewalk that leads to the water in front of the hotels. The trail is roughly 2.5 miles long each direction and it takes about an hour and twenty minutes for a round trip walk.

The far side of the trail ends and the Westbay Marina and stopping by the Fin and Gill for a cold beer or nice meal before walking back to downtown makes a nice afternoon outing. Alternatively, the trail also winds in front of Spinnakers, another great spot for sipping a beer while watching the view.