Esquimalt Town Square

The Esquimalt Town Square refers to the parcel of land south and west of the existing Municipal Hall. 

The square was redeveloped by Aragon Properties Ltd. with work finishing in 2022.

Leading architectural firm D’AMBROSIO architecture + urbanism has designed a concept plan for the project that includes civic, residential and commercial uses. Esquimalt Town Square features a public square and a through-block art walk, as well as the relocation of the Esquimalt Branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library.

Esquimalt Town Square site context

Esquimalt Town Square is within the larger planning area known as the Esquimalt Village Project, which is the area bounded by Comerford Road on the west, Esquimalt Road on the north, Lyall Road on the south and Lampson Street on the east. 

The objectives of the project was to:

  • Create a lively and sustainable Esquimalt town centre, which incorporates a mix of uses and community recreation needs;
  • Revitalize Esquimalt’s town core and enhance community economic development, while providing residents with a wider range of amenities and services; and,
  • Capitalize on and enhance the value of public and private assets in the core.

More information

  1. Purchase and Sales Agreement 
  2. Open Spaces Agreement 
  3. Modification Agreement
  4. Statutory Right of Way for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Equipment
  5. Reciprocal Easements, Section 219 Covenant, Equitable Charges, and Cost Sharing Agreement
  6. Priority Agreement
  7. Parking Agreement
  8. Library Agreement
  9. Phased Development Agreement covenant
  10. Phased Development Agreement
  11. Revised Public Spaces Agreement 
  12. Off-site and Sidewalks Works and Services Agreement- signed
  13. Revised Parking Agreement- Lot A
  14. Library Acquisition Agreement
  15. Easement and modification of statutory right of way for Aragon's waterworks in Park Place road allowance
  16. Esquimalt Village planning map

Adopted bylaws