This cycling and pedestrian trail is constructed largely within the E&N rail corridor and provides an important non-motorized and recreation link between Victoria and the West Shore. Dogs must be on leash on all regional trails.
The E&N Rail Trail is being built in phases.
Begin at Portage Park in View Royal, which is adjacent to the E&N Rail Trail. The trail connects to the Galloping Goose at Atkins Rd. The E&N and Goose trails are co-located for 2kms. Continue along the Galloping Goose to numerous regional parks en route.
The E&N Rail Trail begins at Esquimalt Road, near Robert and William Streets in the City of Victoria and can be accessed from downtown Victoria via the Kimta Connector. Bike lanes and sidewalks exist on Esquimalt Road east and west of the E&N Rail Trail for those accessing from the elsewhere in the area. For those who want to park and ride, one designated E&N Rail Trail/ Galloping Goose parking facility exists at Atkins Road in View Royal (see below). Elsewhere along the trail, municipal on-street parking opportunities can be used.
The main access points along the trail include:
Several BC Transit bus routes have stops at various locations along or close to the route of the E&N Rail Trail. Check the BC Transit website for further information.
Water fountains along regional trails are shut off during the winter season November 1 to March 31.
Follow these simple trail tips to make regional trails safer and more enjoyable for all.
All trail users keep to the right except to pass.
Before passing, alert others and control your speed.
Yield to others, cyclists yield to all trail users. All trail users yield to horses.
Yield to traffic at road crossing except where signs give trails users right of way.
Wear reflective gear. Use a light.
Keep dogs on the right hand side of the trail. On the regional trails dogs must be leashed.
Do not remove or disturb animals or plants, such as wildflowers.