Moving To & Living In Beautiful Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC

A community of communities.

The Greater Victoria area is comprised of 13 municipalities located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island and 3 electoral areas that have bonded together to form the Capital Regional District. These communities are linked to support partnerships, development strategies, and governance, but each maintains its own character and governing bodies.

For those planning to move to Victoria or the Greater Victoria area, some familiarity with these communities may help you focus your home search. Greater Victoria real estate listings are numerous, and streamlining your search within certain areas will save you time and effort.

February 2023 Victoria BC Area Realty Statistics

Victoria Real Estate, Victoria Real Estate Market Conditions

Featured image for Victoria Real Estate Market statistics in 2022

The latest Victoria Real Estate market statistics for February 2023 has arrived and we have some thoughts to share on the current local realty conditions.

March 6, 2023/by Geoff McLean

January 2023 Victoria BC Area Realty Statistics

Victoria Real Estate, Victoria Real Estate Market Conditions

This is the first full summary of 2023! Let’s take a moment to review statistics for the top 3 housing segments in the Victoria Real Estate market in Jan 2023.

February 14, 2023/by Geoff McLean

December 2022 Victoria BC Area Realty Statistics

Victoria Real Estate, Victoria Real Estate Market Conditions

With 2022 all wrapped up we are happy to present the first monthly Victoria BC realty statistics post of the year, covering December 2022.

January 11, 2023/by Geoff McLean

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Explore Victoria’s Many Regions!

Colwood Esquimalt Langford Oak Bay Sidney View Royal and More

Colwood

10 kilometres west of Victoria’s downtown core is a residential community with a rich heritage. Colwood is proud of its historic landmarks such as Hatley Castle and Fisgard Lighthouse. One of the fastest growing regions in the CRD, Colwood boasts many new developments, both housing and retail expansions.

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Esquimalt

Esquimalt sits just west of Victoria across the big blue (Johnson St) bridge. The naval base CFB Esquimalt and the Esquimalt Graving Dock are both located here. Esquimalts’ proximity to Victoria is attractive to those working in the city, and recent infill development has boosted available housing. High quality harbour view condominiums have led the resurgence in housing in this municipality.

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Langford

Langford, also located on the west shore, has grown more rapidly than most municipalities in recent years, because of a combination of economical property values and better road and transit access to Victoria. Residential and retail developments have mushroomed due to a focused effort to enhance transportation routes and promote responsible growth.

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Oak Bay

Sitting just east of and adjacent to Victoria, this up-scale, historic and beloved community is considered highly desirable. The University of Victoria sits on the borders of Oak Bay and Saanich, and some of North America’s most exclusive residences can be found in the Uplands neighborhood of Oak Bay.

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Sidney

Just a quick trip north about 30 kilometres from Victoria on the Pat Bay Highway you will find this picturesque seaside town. “Sidney by the Sea”, located on the eastern shore of the Saanich Peninsula, is pedestrian friendly and known for its many bookstores.

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View Royal

This centrally located municipality is bordered by Esquimalt, Colwood, Langford, Highlands, and Saanich.Victoria General Hospital, the largest medical facility in the CRD, is located in the largely residential community. Housing in view Royal includes condominium, townhome, and single family residences in a wide range of prices.

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