David Foster Harbour Pathway
The David Foster Harbour Pathway offers unparalleled views of Victoria’s spectacular Inner Harbour.
David Foster Harbour Pathway is more than just a waterfront route. It connects residents and visitors with key destinations in our city, from award-winning restaurants to marine-based tourism activities, and everything in between.
The Harbour Pathway celebrates our unique working harbour, giving us the opportunity to recognize Lekwungen First Nations history, enhance the natural marine habitat, and support social and economic wellbeing.
Once complete, the David Foster Harbour Pathway will extend over five kilometres from Rock Bay to Ogden Point. Special sites will be created along the pathway, increasing downtown public spaces, drawing people to the waterfront to gather with friends and family and take in the Capital City’s signature community celebrations.
We are making improvements to the pathway.
Over the next decade we're making improvements to the pathway focused on establishing new connections, improving accessibility and supporting the user-experience. The next notable segment will be constructed at sč̓əmaθən ,also known as the Peter Pollen Waterfront Park
Funding Partners
The City of Victoria is grateful for the generosity of our funding partners:
-Trans Canada Trail Foundation
-Vancity
-David Foster Foundation
Background Documents
- View the Harbour Pathway Master Plan here: Harbour Pathway Master Plan 2008_Part1 and Harbour Pathway Master Plan 2008_Part2
- View the previous concept designs [PDF] for sites along the David Foster Harbour Pathway.
- Advancing Victoria's harbour pathway is supported by the Greenways Plan, Downtown Core Area Plan and Official Community Plan.