Adding to the fun: Victoria expands Banfield Park dock

The City of Victoria has expanded the public dock in Banfield Park, giving swimmers and paddlers better recreational access to the Gorge Waterway.

The expansion doubles the available dock space to reduce crowding, allowing for safer deep-water access and accommodating small watercraft access at low tide.

“Banfield Park has become one of the most popular spots in Victoria to swim and paddle year-round,” Lisa Helps, Mayor if Victoria, said in a release. “The expanded dock gives people more room to stay active and safely enjoy this special part of Victoria’s waterfront.”

The dock expansion is consistent with the Official Community Plan and the Victoria West Neighbourhood Plan, which recommended improvements to existing public docks, wharfs and other public access for neighbourhood swimming.

The city will be developing plans for other parks on the Gorge Waterway.

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