Victoria is the capital of British Columbia and is situated on the southern end of Vancouver Island. It is accessible by ferry and by airplane. Victoria is known for its abundance of outdoor activities. Also known internationally as the City of Gardens, in 2018 total blooms were counted at 3.4 billion. It is Canada’s 5th most expensive place to live and my thoughts are because it offers you a permanent vacation. It is an ocean carved island that is rich in bio diversity and covered with majestic wilderness parks. It is home to 150-450 year old trees, whales, bears, marmots, eagles, salmon, trout and so much more thrive and survive on this island paradise. There is so much to see, so much to do and the natural beauty will take your breath away and make you feel like you never want to leave. The city of Victoria has a population of approximately 86,000 and the Greater Victoria Area has a population of approximately 368,000.
The Real Estate market here is booming exponentially and is in constant high demand. It is a city of innovation, tourism, government and education. It is well known for its educational institutions, including the University of Victoria, Camosun College and Royal Road University. Advanced technology is the leading economic generator, with annual revenues exceeding $3.15 billion. It is a major tourism destination, spawning an industry that has a regional impact of $2 billion. Other thriving sectors steadily on the rise include marine, construction, health, retail and agriculture. As the Capital city of the province and a Department of National Defence location, the public service is a large part of the economy. The armed forces alone employs approximately 6000 people in the region.
Victoria Neighbourhoods include:
- Rock Bay
- Burnside
- Mayfair
- Hillside
- Central Park
- Oaklands
- Fernwood
- Jubilee
- Rockland
- Fairfield
- James Bay
Long before Captain James Cook became the first non-aboriginal person to set foot on Vancouver Island in 1778, Victoria’s rugged, pristine wilderness was home to First Nations People. All part of the Saanich Nation of Coast Salish Peoples, the Songhees, Esquimalt, Tsartlip, Tseycum, Pauquachin, Scia’new, Tsawout and T’Sou-ke Nations are all important bands that have long called Southeastern Vancouver Island home.
Victoria is located in the sub-mediterranean zone and boasts and average of 2193 hours of sunshine yearly, and an eight month frost free season. Average annual rain fall is 58.3 cm. Victoria has a very low humidity ratio and almost constant offshore breeze. It can snow here in the winter months but typical doesn’t last very long due to the warm temperatures. Victoria has the mildest climate in Canada.
The geography on the island here is diverse and includes many sandy beaches, green moss covered forest beds, old growth wilderness parks, rugged shorelines, marshy lowlands and rolling farmland and even snow capped mountains.
It is an adventurers heaven and what explorers of the world dream of. It is a place so majestic and rich in culture that constantly leaves you in awe and craving to know all of this islands mysteries and tales. This place is that of deep routed history, a place you can just go into the woods to loose your mind and find your soul. It exerts a magnetic pull for all of you adventure seeking, experience driven life living individuals. Making it one of the most special places in the world to call home.
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415 909 Pembroke St in Victoria: Vi Central Park Condo for sale : MLS®# 906695
415 909 Pembroke St Vi Central Park Victoria V8T 4Z5 $449,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 906695
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 663 sq. ft.62 m2
Top floor! This tastefully updated 1 bed and 1 bath unit is bright, has a skylight & large balcony that's south facing with a city view in the distance perfect for relaxing and unwinding. Walking distance to everything Victoria has to offer and situated near the heart of the city across from Save-On-Foods Arena, Royal Athletic, parks with tennis and sports courts and the Crystal pool. This location offers everything for buyers looking to be near downtown. Well run and maintained building that also includes parking and storage, rentals and pets are permitted with no age restrictions. Great value for square footage and location in todays market. Don't miss out on this great opportunity for ownership in the heart of Victoria's downtown core. Call your Realtor to view! More detailsListed by Pemberton Holmes Ltd. - Oak Bay- LISA DAVIES
- RE/MAX CAMOSUN
- 1 (250) 883-2220
- lisa@westcoastbcliving.ca
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207 1024 FAIRFIELD Rd in Victoria: Vi Fairfield West Condo for sale : MLS®# 907895
207 1024 FAIRFIELD Rd Vi Fairfield West Victoria V8V 3A5 $545,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 907895
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 936 sq. ft.87 m2
EXCEPTIONAL WALKABILITY in Victoria! Located near Cook Street Village, one of Victoria's most vibrant communities with an abundance of restaurants, shops & cafes all within your NEIGHBOURHOOD. Famous nearby highlights also include the Empress Hotel, the Victoria Inner Harbour, Beacon Hill Park and Dallas Road waterfront, all less than 6 blocks away! This nicely updated 936 sq.ft. 2 bed, 1 bath condo, at The Westfield, features beautiful engineered HARDWOOD FLOORS, Spacious primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, sizable second bedroom & 4-piece bathroom. BRIGHT living room opens to a 18'x6' BALCONY (quiet side of the building). Secure underground parking space & separate storage. RENTABLE (6 month minimum) & no age restrictions in this well-run (Firm Management), very well-maintained complex. A terrific INVESTMENT opportunity in the Victoria marketplace! More detailsListed by Newport Realty Ltd.- LISA DAVIES
- RE/MAX CAMOSUN
- 1 (250) 883-2220
- lisa@westcoastbcliving.ca
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2645 Mt. Stephen Ave in Victoria: Vi Oaklands Half Duplex for sale : MLS®# 907537
2645 Mt. Stephen Ave Vi Oaklands Victoria V8R 2H2 $1,040,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 907537
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,581 sq. ft.147 m2
A hidden gem! Close to schools, shopping, bus routes etc with a lovely private back yard oasis - everything a family could ask for. Newly retired? This half duplex with minimal shared wall, has the master bedroom on main, 5 pc ensuite, & French doors opening up to the deck outside - perfect for your morning coffee & bird-watching. Enjoy raspberries, blueberries, strawberries & rhubarb! Plenty of guest rooms upstairs for visiting kids & grandchildren. DECEIVING DRIVE BY! Gorgeous 2005 built strata home on one of the prettiest streets in Oaklands. This 3 bed/3 bath + Den features a wonderful great room with warm fir floors, 9ft ceilings, oversize windows, french doors to deck, gas fireplace, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, incl gas range and bright open dining area. 2 bedrooms up w/walk-in closets - one with fabulous views. Laundry room, storage, crawl space, off street parking, garden shed. Simply a marvellous property. Must be seen to be appreciated. Book your showing today. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Coast Capital - Chatterton- LISA DAVIES
- RE/MAX CAMOSUN
- 1 (250) 883-2220
- lisa@westcoastbcliving.ca
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406 455 Sitkum Rd in Victoria: VW Victoria West Condo for sale (Victoria West) : MLS®# 907740
406 455 Sitkum Rd VW Victoria West Victoria V9A 7N9 $1,125,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 907740
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,478 sq. ft.137 m2
Wow...New York inspired 2 bedroom penthouse loft with incredible sweeping views of Victoria from the 20' floor to ceiling windows. At almost 1500 sq/ft this modern architecturally stunning condo has it all. Breezeway entrance, 23' ceilings, two fully renovated bathrooms, gourmet kitchen with island, gas stove, custom fireplace feature wall, remote controlled top down/bottom up blinds, modern fixtures, storage and roof top patio. Imagine the sunrise from the lofted master suite that includes a walk in closet, en-suite bath, dividing wall unit and access to the 200+ sq/ft rooftop patio. Outdoor entertaining is easy here with the built in bar and benches. Sit around your outdoor fire pit and watch the moon rise over the scenic Victoria skyline while enjoying cocktails and a bbq with friends. Nothing compares to this urban oasis on the Vic West side of the blue bridge. 2 parking spaces, pet friendly with no size restrictions and minutes from downtown and the Inner Harbour. More detailsListed by Newport Realty Ltd.- LISA DAVIES
- RE/MAX CAMOSUN
- 1 (250) 883-2220
- lisa@westcoastbcliving.ca
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318 797 Tyee Rd in Victoria: VW Victoria West Condo for sale (Victoria West) : MLS®# 906645
318 797 Tyee Rd VW Victoria West Victoria V9A 7R5 $475,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 906645
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 489 sq. ft.45 m2
TRENDY RAILYARDS STUDIO SUITE. Lots of natural light flood this super cute condo with floor to ceiling windows. Everything you need in this modern suite with stainless steel appliances, newer Bosh dishwasher, newer laminate flooring, Murphy bed, and electric fireplace, lots of closet space, complete with a 4 piece bathroom and in suite laundry. Enjoy soaking up the sun on the balcony and barbecues with friends. Conveniently located on the shores of the Gorge Waterway, a short walk to the Inner Harbour, Galloping Goose trail and partake in all that downtown Victoria has to offer for entertainment, shopping and dining. This well run strata allows long-term rentals, pet friendly and no age restrictions. A rare finding with studio suites this unit comes with a secure parking space, bike storage and separate storage in the building. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Camosun- LISA DAVIES
- RE/MAX CAMOSUN
- 1 (250) 883-2220
- lisa@westcoastbcliving.ca
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3065 Balfour Ave in Victoria: Vi Burnside House for sale : MLS®# 907777
3065 Balfour Ave Vi Burnside Victoria V9A 1R7 $879,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 907777
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,464 sq. ft.136 m2
Classic 1947-character home located on a quiet tree lined street in the Burnside area. Character features of yesteryear include oak flooring with mahogany inlay and wood burning fireplace in living room, fir flooring in bedrooms. Plaster walls with coved ceilings and a large eat-in kitchen. Updates include vinyl windows, new storm, sewer & main water supply. Two bedrooms on the main level with a 3rd bedroom and family room downstairs with 716 sq. ft of unfinished area. The full height daylight walk-out basement also has excellent potential for additional accommodation, R1-B zoning allows for either a legal secondary suite or detached carriage house. Fully fenced back yard More detailsListed by RE/MAX Camosun- LISA DAVIES
- RE/MAX CAMOSUN
- 1 (250) 883-2220
- lisa@westcoastbcliving.ca
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435 Arnold St in Victoria: Vi Fairfield East House for sale : MLS®# 907173
435 Arnold St Vi Fairfield East Victoria V8S 3L9 $1,600,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 907173
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,372 sq. ft.220 m2
Absolutely stunning 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on a peaceful tree-lined street in Fairfield. This family-friendly layout boasts 3 bedrooms on the upper floor, 1 bedroom plus den/office/workout room down, with an additional bedroom in the bright, freshly renovated, full height suite. Recently underwent a painstaking transformation that features a professionally designed chef's kitchen with quartz countertops, custom wood cabinetry, gas range, and new appliances. Other updates include all new windows, roof, suite kitchen & laundry, gas fireplace, basement floors, gas furnace, in-ground sprinkler system (with integrated drip irrigation system), blown-in attic insulation,200 amp service, gas BBQ outlet, gorgeous refinished oak floors, and much more. The level and fenced backyard is overlooked by a large deck and includes a variety of apple trees and room to play. Enjoy this central location within walking distance to schools, Fairfield Plaza, Cook Street Village, Dallas Road, or downtown. More detailsListed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver Island- LISA DAVIES
- RE/MAX CAMOSUN
- 1 (250) 883-2220
- lisa@westcoastbcliving.ca
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38 Lewis St in Victoria: Vi James Bay House for sale : MLS®# 907322
38 Lewis St Vi James Bay Victoria V8V 2E8 $1,599,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 907322
- Floor Area:
- 2,143 sq. ft.199 m2
Located just 1/2 block away from the ocean on a quiet no thru street in James Bay! Single Homes on this street seldom become available & this long term family home is proof of that...this home has never been listed on MLS!! Built in 1911, this house sits on a 5000+ sqft lot with two street frontages, Lewis and Sylvia and is adjacent to a park. Opportunity to own a property with tons of development possibilites. Restore, update or rezone?!? Many opportunties to take advantage of the current and future market potential. Duplex/Single Family Dweling with cottage/House Plex/2 small homes? Prime location - walk to shopping, restaurants,, schools, community centre. Plus, only minutes to Downtown, the Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings, Beacon Hill Park, Fisherman’s Wharf & mere block to Dallas Rd ocean front. More detailsListed by Coldwell Banker Oceanside Real Estate- LISA DAVIES
- RE/MAX CAMOSUN
- 1 (250) 883-2220
- lisa@westcoastbcliving.ca
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1044 Burdett Ave in Victoria: Vi Downtown House for sale : MLS®# 907281
1044 Burdett Ave Vi Downtown Victoria V8V 3H1 $1,500,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 907281
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,647 sq. ft.153 m2
Funky, non-heritage Victorian character home located downtown just north of Beacon Hill Park. Enjoy a morning coffee from the front porch overlooking this quiet, treed street, or tend your trees and garden in the backyard with its excellent sun exposure. This area is ideal for biking and walking to a host of local attractions including the inner harbour, Mile Zero and Clover Point Park, Craigdarroch Castle, the Government House and Victoria Rose Garden, Moss Street Market, as well as the Royal Theatre and Art Gallery of Greater Victoria among many others. Zoned R3-AM-1 allowing for single-family and two-family dwellings this property is currently an excellent candidate for a garden suite, or potential holding property for eventual future development. More detailsListed by Sotheby's International Realty Canada- LISA DAVIES
- RE/MAX CAMOSUN
- 1 (250) 883-2220
- lisa@westcoastbcliving.ca
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PH3 103 E Gorge Rd in Victoria: Vi Burnside Condo for sale : MLS®# 907839
PH3 103 E Gorge Rd Vi Burnside Victoria V9A 6Z2 $819,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 907839
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,088 sq. ft.101 m2
AMAZING VIEWS from this top-floor Penthouse apartment with over $100,000 in high-end modern updates!! Prime location for this southwest corner condo in a remediated steel and concrete building. Incredible southerly views of the City, Gorge, and Olympic Mountains are just one of the highlights of this freshly renovated 2 Bed/2 Bath unit with plenty of windows and natural light, including the sun-drenched patio. The kitchen boasts Quartz countertops and new stainless steel appliances with a modern open-floor plan to the living and dining rooms with amazing views from all. Laundry is located just a few steps away on the same floor which includes 2 washers/2 dryers for only the 5 units on the top floor. Treelane Estates is a very well-managed strata that also allows rentals and includes a top floor event room which can be booked for parties! With too many updates to list and other amenities, ask your agent for the available information sheet and book your showing today! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Generation - The Neal Estate Group- LISA DAVIES
- RE/MAX CAMOSUN
- 1 (250) 883-2220
- lisa@westcoastbcliving.ca
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602 888 Government St in Victoria: Vi Downtown Condo for sale : MLS®# 907457
602 888 Government St Vi Downtown Victoria V8W 0G5 $999,888Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 907457
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 689 sq. ft.64 m2
Immerse yourself in urban luxury in Victoria's premier waterfront development. Situated at the heart of the famous inner harbour, the brand new CUSTOMS HOUSE building offers fine residency including this unit from the Urban Collection featuring generous natural lighting, imported Italian cabinetry, wide plank engineered hardwood flooring throughout, A/C, and Nuheat heated bathroom floors. The kitchen is complete with an oversized quartzite kitchen island with waterfall edge, soft-close doors, and premium Bosch appliance package featuring gas range, wine fridge as well as integrated dishwasher and coffee maker. With access to luxurious amenities such as lobby concierge, gym and car wash station for your convenience. Pet friendly, allows rentals and includes secure underground parking and storage, and within walking distance to everything downtown Victoria has to offer, this unit is ideal for the live/work lifestyle. More detailsListed by Island Realm Real Estate- LISA DAVIES
- RE/MAX CAMOSUN
- 1 (250) 883-2220
- lisa@westcoastbcliving.ca
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309 1560 Hillside Ave in Victoria: Vi Oaklands Condo for sale : MLS®# 906468
309 1560 Hillside Ave Vi Oaklands Victoria V8T 5B8 $499,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 906468
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,178 sq. ft.109 m2
Welcome to this spacious 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo at the well maintained Fifteen Sixty. Offering 1325sqft with a great floor plan where you'll find large living and dining areas, 2 good sized bedrooms including a master with access to the balcony, walkthrough closet and 4pc en-suite, a rare-to-find wood-burning fireplace, a large balcony on the quiet side of the building, and oversized washer and dryer. A 50+ building with access to a clubhouse, conveniently located near groceries, banks, restaurants, recreation and parks. With direct transit right out the front door, Cadboro Bay, Mount Doug Park or downtown Victoria is only a short bus, drive or bike ride away. More detailsListed by Island Realm Real Estate- LISA DAVIES
- RE/MAX CAMOSUN
- 1 (250) 883-2220
- lisa@westcoastbcliving.ca