Colwood has a rich history and is proud to be home to many national historic, cultural and environmental points of interest that attract people from around the globe. These amazing landmarks sit in the most beautiful surroundings and bring to life the stories of First Nations peoples, marine and naval history, and the caring community built here by early settlers.
Points of Interest
Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt
Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt is Canada’s Pacific Coast naval base. It encompasses 12,000 acres and 1,500 buildings. Some CFB Esquimalt programs and services are operated out of the Colwood jetty and facilities at the end of Wilfert Road.... read more
Coast Collective Art Centre
Coast Collective Art Centre is the heart of arts and culture on the Westshore. A beautiful setting offering a gift shop, gallery shows, events, art classes and more. read more
Hatley Gardens
Hatley Park, which is now the site of Royal Roads University, is home to one of the most exquisite gardens in Canada. Nestled in an old growth forest, the Hatley Castle is adjacent to the Esquimalt Lagoon and the Strait of Juan de Fuca with the... read more
Colwood Waterfront & Esquimalt Lagoon
The Colwood Waterfront features miles of breathtaking ocean beachfront with a view across to the City of Victoria at one end and the amazing snow capped peaks of the Olympic Mountains at the other. ... read more
Fire Fighter's Museum
The Historical Society promotes the preservation and restoration of both the history and the firefighting artifacts of the local communities, through the operation of a museum and education center built adjacent to the fire station. This facility... read more
Galloping Goose
Cycle, stroll, jog, in-line skate, walk the dog, push a stroller, even ride a horse along the Galloping Goose Regional Trail. Formerly a railway line, the... read more
St. John the Baptist Church & Cemetery
History of St. John the Baptist Heritage Church Dedicated on October 26, 1913, St. John's is an important part of Colwood's proud history of distinguished community service. The building of the church was championed by prominent local families,... read more
Cole Island
Historic Cole Island is located in Esquimalt Harbour just off Colwood's shore. The beautiful island is easily accessed by boat and is a favourite stop for kayakers and family picnics and community events. Historically, Cole Island was strategically... read more
Fort Rodd Hill
Colwood is home to historic Fort Rodd Hill, a Canadian National Historic Site. Built by the British in the 1890's, this coast artillery fort was designed to defend Victoria and the... read more
Fisgard Lighthouse
The first lighthouse on Canada's west coast is still in operation! Fisgard Lighthouse is one of Canada's National Historic Sites. There hasn't been a... read more
Hatley Castle
Royal Roads University is home to Hatley Castle and its stunning Japanese, Italian and Rose gardens. It is surrounded by federally owned lands with miles of walking trails that weave throughout the protected old-growth forest. Hatley Castle was... read more
