Sooke: Community Information Located west of Victoria, Sooke became incorporated in 1999. Sooke is divided into distinct areas known as Sooke Village, East Sooke, Broomhill, Saseenos, Sooke River, Whiffin Spit and “the West Coast Road”. There is a growing business section in the downtown core, good schools, sports facilities and an excellent museum. Driving from Victoria …
Metchosin: Community Information This area is a picturesque rural community with large area of farmland. Outdoor activities such as horseback riding, nature trails, parks, a golf course, beach combing, bird-watching, fishing and a variety of small lakes are very popular attractions here in Metchosin. Typical of a rural environment many small farms are connected by …
Langford: Community Information Located in the Western Communities, the District of Langford is a young growing community that offers affordable housing and a wide range of services and amenities. Langford is within easy access to the Greater Victoria metropolitan area. Residents enjoy pristine parks, crystal-clear lakes, and lots of recreational activities. Langford also includes the Olympic …
Sidney: Community Information Sidney is also known as Sidney-by-the-Sea. Located at the northern end of Saanich Peninsula, just minutes away from BC Ferries, Anacortes Ferry and Victoria International Airport. This scenic coastal community offers romantic seaside walks with great ocean views. Local attractions include: whale watching, museums, marine centre and year round community activities such …
North Saanich: Community Information Surrounded by coastline on three sides, North Saanich has excellent views of the ocean, islands and mountains. It has lovely bays, parks and farmland along with residential and rural homes. Estimated Distance / Travel Time from North Saanich: to Swartz Bay Ferry: 11 km / 15 min; to Victoria International Airport: 6 km …
View Royal: Community Information This is a lovely community build around a tranquil bay. VIew Royal is geographically central among the communities of Greater Victoria, bordered by Colwood, Langford, Highlands, Saanich and Esquimalt. View Royal is close to Greater Victoria’s urban core. In the small commercial area there are full amenities. View Royal is also home to the …
Other Communities include Highlands, Malahat and Shawnigan Lake. Highlands The rural character and natural beauty of the Highlands makes this region feel as if you are far from the city, when you are only minutes away. Horse and hobby farms, parks, hiking trails and rural homes are interspersed throughout this forested area. It is home to protected Douglas …
Colwood: Community Information Located to the west of the City of Victoria, Colwood offers a wide range of attractions and activities for all ages. You can play a round of golf in the morning and in the afternoon go fishing. The Royal Colwood Golf Club is open year-round. Hatley Castle and Fisgard Lighthouse are historical …
Central Saanich: Community Information Central Saanich offers a mix of rural and urban lifestyles. Farmland covers nearly two thirds of the municipality. It offers scenic drives, the big Island View Beach, and world-renowned Butchart Gardens. Most of Central Saanich is agricultural use. Along with horse farms and hobby farms, you will also find neighbourhoods of homes and townhouses. Although it …
Municipality of Esquimalt Just west of Victoria, Esquimalt is a well established community within easy reach of Victoria. It is also home to the Canadian Forces Base. Esquimalt is surrounded by water and has lots of beaches, parks and green spaces. Its quiet neighbourhoods and ocean scenery make Esquimalt a walkable city with a bit of a small …
