e-and-n-program-id-webA new cycling and pedestrian trail is being constructed largely within the E&N rail corridor. Once complete, this newest addition to the trail system will provide an important non-motorized and recreation link between Victoria and the West Shore.

The E&N Rail Trail is being built in phases.

Features

  • paved bike and pedestrian trail. 
  • currently 10km and will be 17km when complete.
  • being developed in phases as funding becomes available. 
  • will link downtown Victoria to western communities: runs through Victoria, Esquimalt, View Royal and Langford.
  • part of regional trails network which includes Galloping Goose and Lochside Regional Trails. 
  • supports active recreation, and provides a commuting route with reduced travel time for active transportation.

Things to Do

Trail Sections Open To Public Use

Although construction of the entire trail is not complete, three sections are open to public use. Where gaps exist, local roads or sidewalks will connect users to the next section of trail.

  1. Jacklin Road to Savory School
  2. Atkins Avenue to Hallowell Road
  3. Maplebank Road to Esquimalt Road

Find out more about trail construction underway. Read more >>

Suggested Day Trip

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.

Amenities

Public Transit Wheelchair Access

 

Related Content

Gulf Islands Regional Trails Plan

This new management plan sets a direction for future pedestrian and cycling routes on the islands. Read more>>

New Traffic Patterns

Traffic patterns have changed at road crossings along the trail in Esquimalt. Watch for new stop signs.

CRD Board Approves Contract for E&N Rail Trail Construction

The CRD Board has awarded a contract to start the next segment of the E&N Rail Trail – Humpback Connector, to be constructed between Hallowell and Maplebank Roads. Read more >>

Videos

Experience the E&N Rail Trail in this Shaw TV video which shows which sections are open, what's under construction and future sections to developed.

Follow these simple trail tips to make regional trails safer and more enjoyable for all.

Trail Habits

Follow these simple trail tips to make regional trails safer and more enjoyable for all.

Share the Trail

All trail users keep to the right except to pass.

Alert Others

Before passing, alert others and control your speed.

Yield to Others

Yield to others, cyclists yield to all trail users. All trail users yield to horses.

Yield at Road Crossings

Yield to traffic at road crossing except where signs give trails users right of way.

Be Alert and Visible

Wear reflective gear. Use a light.

Dogs on Trails

Keep dogs on the right hand side of the trail. On the regional trails dogs must be leashed. 

Respect the Trail

Do not remove or disturb animals or plants, such as wildflowers.