Saxe Point is one of Victoria’s hidden gems of coastal luxury. Located at the southern tip of Esquimalt, just minutes from downtown Victoria, this exclusive neighbourhood combines elegance and convenience with breathtaking natural beauty. Tucked along the rocky shoreline, Saxe Point offers an enviable balance—close to the city’s cultural and commercial heart while immersed in classic West Coast serenity.
From Saxe Point Park and nearby Macaulay Point Park, residents enjoy sweeping ocean views framed by the stunning Olympic Mountains. Along the shoreline, you’ll find some of Victoria’s most exclusive oceanfront real estate, where luxury living is elevated by the the seascape and sunset views.
Saxe Point Park
Saxe Point Park is the highlight of the neighbourhood. It’s one of the most stunning beach parks in the city, attracting visitors and residents from all over. The park has a good-sized grass meadow, which is popular among dogs and kids, plus in the summertime it turns into a picnic and wedding hotspot. There’s also a secluded beach and a small trail system, along with washrooms, water fountains, and lots of picnic tables.
With the ocean crashing below and the mountains in the distance, Saxe Point Park really is one of the best spots in the city for sunset viewing. You’ll see locals climbing all over the rocks to take it all in.
Macaulay Point Park
Just a few minutes south from Saxe Point Park you’ll find Macaulay Point Park. Equally beautiful with the ocean views and stunning mountains in the background, Macaulay Point Park feels a little bit larger due to its rocky terrain and more extensive network of walking trails. At Flemming Beach inside the park, kids often swim here, as the water is sheltered and shallow.
Visiting Macaulay Point Park allows you to experience some of Victoria’s earliest military history. The park was the longest serving part of the Victoria-Esquimalt Coast Defence Fortification System, which was manned before 1878 before being declared obsolete in 1956. The concrete emplacements for guns still remain at Macaulay Point, which are pretty cool to see and explore.
Proximity to Amenities
One of the reasons Saxe Point is such a desirable place to live is the proximity to amenities and major centres, despite bordering the rugged coastline. Just blocks away is Esquimalt Road – the centre of Esquimalt. Here you’ll find everything from restaurants to grocery stores and small businesses. Just before Esquimalt Road, you’ll find Esquimalt Recreation Centre, a lacrosse box, Bullen Park (mainly for soccer and softball), and the Archie Browning Arena, home of the Victoria Cougars junior hockey team.
If you follow Esquimalt Road east, you’ll find yourself in downtown Victoria within just a couple minutes. As a result, Saxe Point is one of the best connected luxury neighbourhoods in the city.
Saxe Point Pub
In 2024, Saxe Point Public House opened its doors on Esquimalt Road, bringing English-style pub flavour to Esquimalt and the Saxe Point neighbourhood. The interior is modern and tasteful, and the chefs use quality ingredients from local farmers and suppliers for a more elevated approach to traditional pub favourites.
Be sure to stop by Saxe Point Pub for happy hour, which runs from 3–5:30 pm every day. Here you’ll find domestic and local draft pints for $6.75 and $12 cocktails, plus a range of shareable bites on special.
Janevca Kitchen & Lounge
Janevca Kitchen & Lounge is the hottest restaurant in the city, having been awarded Best New Restaurant by YAM Magazine in 2025. Chef Andrea Alridge is a former Top Chef Canada finalist and head chef at Vancouver’s Osteria Savio Volpe. The menu is inspired by both her Jamaican-Filipino heritage and her prowess in Italian fine dining. The wood fire grill is a main attraction, supplying diners with steak and salmon. You’ll also find a number of small plates, deluxe pizzas and thoughtful vegetarian dishes.
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Janevca occupies the remodelled heritage Rosemead House in Esquimalt, which is found on 429 Lampson Street. The interior and atmosphere is a sight to behold. Be sure to book a reservation!
CFB Esquimalt
Saxe Point, along with the Esquimalt municipality as a whole, is rich with military history. The Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt (CFB Esquimalt) is just minutes away from Saxe Point to the west, which is the home of Canada’s Pacific Naval Fleet and one of the country’s two major naval bases.
Heritage buildings and old facilities are all part of the military history here. The military is deeply woven into the culture of Esquimalt, employing over 6,500 civilians and military members from across the country. At CFB Esquimalt you’ll find the Naval and Military Museum, which is a great place to learn about Canada’s history.
