About the building
Gorge Point (also known as Gorge Pointe) is a private, gated waterfront community located in Esquimalt, directly overlooking the Gorge Waterway. Completed in 1993, this 4-storey complex comprises 112 residences spread across two buildings, set amidst beautifully landscaped grounds. Residents enjoy exclusive access to resort-style amenities, including a private dock with boat moorage, a fitness center, a guest suite, and secure underground parking.
Gorge Point is registered as strata plan VIS3743, and suites run from about 1,020 to 1,225 square feet in two-bedroom, two-bathroom plans, with gas fireplaces and a mix of electric and gas heat, and strata fees around $605 a month on the larger homes. The private moorage is arranged through the strata, which assigns boat slips to owners at modest cost, and the shoreline is walk-on for kayaks and paddleboards.
The amenity list runs to a library, gym, social room, workshop, car wash, bike and kayak storage, covered gazebo and storage lockers alongside the guest suite and underground parking. Listings describe the complex as remediated, with pets allowed under restrictions; ask the strata for the envelope history and current bylaws. The Gorge Pointe Pub and the Tillicum and Craigflower shops are at the corner, Esquimalt Gorge Park is a short walk, and downtown is about ten minutes by car.
About Kinsmen Park
Kinsmen Park is an MLS sub-area in the north of Esquimalt, taking in the streets around Tillicum Road, Craigflower Road and Selkirk Avenue where the township meets the Gorge Waterway. The name comes from Esquimalt Gorge Park, which was Kinsmen Gorge Park until 2006; the park's eleven hectares on Tillicum Road include a Japanese garden, a rose garden, beaches and a restored estuary, on the site of the BC Electric amusement park that drew Victorians to the Gorge after 1905. Exact boundaries are not published, so treat this as the Gorge-side part of Esquimalt rather than a hard line.
Housing is a mix of post-war bungalows, duplexes, townhouses and condominium buildings, with the waterfront condos along the Gorge, including Gorge Pointe and the newer Central Block at Tillicum and Craigflower. The Tillicum and Craigflower intersection is the local shopping node, with the Gorge Pointe Pub on the water, and the township's plan designates it for small shops with homes above. Lampson Lions Park and the Gorge Vale golf course are a short walk. Routes 24 and 25 run along Tillicum to Tillicum Centre and Routes 15 and 26 serve the rest of Esquimalt; downtown is about ten minutes by car.
About Esquimalt
Esquimalt is located in the heart of the Capital Regional District on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, just four kilometres west of the City of Victoria. Its name comes from the local First Nations expression “Es-whoy-malth,” meaning “the place of gradually shoaling water,” reflecting the area’s long connection to the sea. Incorporated in 1912, Esquimalt covers approximately 1006 hectares (2,485 acres) of land and water, and water continues to shape the community’s history, culture, and daily life.
The municipality is renowned for its strong naval heritage, serving as the home of Canada’s West Coast naval presence. The Royal Navy first used the area as early as 1837, and while the original townsite has been absorbed into the Canadian Forces Base, the base remains Esquimalt’s largest employer and a central part of community life.
Today, roughly 17,000 residents enjoy Esquimalt’s mix of established and vibrant neighborhoods. Families, young professionals, and retirees alike benefit from a variety of amenities, including scenic waterfront walkways, beautiful parks and beaches, modern recreational facilities, schools, library, and archives. The community also features a range of commercial services and locally owned shops, providing convenience while maintaining a small-town feel.
Residents of Esquimalt appreciate the combination of history, natural beauty, and community spirit. Waterfront trails, marinas, and beaches offer endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, from kayaking and sailing to jogging and picnics. The township’s proximity to Victoria allows for easy access to the city’s cultural, dining, and employment opportunities, while still offering a quieter, community-focused lifestyle. Although well-established, Esquimalt continues to support growth, with opportunities for new residential, commercial, and industrial developments that balance modern needs with the community’s historic character.
