Ten Mile Point is one of Vancouver Island’s most prestigious and sought-after neighbourhoods, a secluded haven of refined coastal living. Nestled east of Oak Bay and Cadboro Bay, this exclusive neighbourhood stretches elegantly into the ocean, its rugged shoreline framed by sweeping vistas of the Chatham and San Juan Islands. With magnificent oceanfront estates perched along its dramatic bluffs, Ten Mile Point offers a rare blend of privacy, natural beauty, and elevated sophistication—an address synonymous with prestige.
Despite being surrounded by ocean, the neighbourhood of Ten Mile Point is still well connected to downtown and other major centres like the University of Victoria. UVic is just minutes away, plus downtown, Uptown and Mayfair can be reached within 20 minutes.
Gyro Beach
Cadboro-Gyro Beach is one of Victoria’s most popular destinations for summertime sunbathing, swimming and beach games. On any given sunny summer day, the beach will be packed with people of all ages ready to enjoy the sand and the relatively sheltered bay, which makes for some enjoyable paddleboarding.
Ten Mile Point residents have the privilege of accessing Gyro Beach and the adjoining Cadboro Bay Village on foot, which includes Pepper’s Foods, Moka House, and Smuggler’s Cove Pub. Many residents of the community also enjoy incredible views of the beach and bay from stunning ocean front properties.
Private Waterfront Estates
Ten Mile Point is well known to be one of the most exclusive and expensive neighbourhoods for real estate, given its connectedness and abundance of oceanfront property. With its rugged, rocky shorelines, staggering estates are perched on the hilltops and towering over the waves crashing down below. Moving inland towards the centre of the neighbourhood, the streets are lined with trees, estate-sized lots, and homes with modern architectural design.
With its oceanfront properties and large private lots, living in Ten Mile Point is highly exclusive and the prices reflect it. If you wanted, you could easily spend over $4-5 million dollars on a gorgeous family estate.
Royal Victoria Yacht Club
If you’re a boat owner, Ten Mile Point is an ideal place to live given the esteemed Royal Victoria Yacht Club is located right across the bay off Beach Drive. Founded way back in 1892, Royal Victoria Yacht Club is the oldest of its kind in western Canada. With a main clubhouse and marina within sheltered waters, the yacht club offers moorage, racing events, cruising expeditions, and kayak/paddleboard rentals.
The clubhouse is home to a couple distinct restaurants with views overlooking Cadboro Bay. The Swiftsure Dining Room offers a family-friendly dining experience for members and guests, while the Chart Room Bar provides first come, first serve informal dining and beverage service for those 19+.
Like the rest of Ten Mile Point, the Royal Victoria Yacht Club is an exclusive club as well. Access to this particular club requires a full or temporary membership, which can be applied for and paid for upon acceptance.
Ten Mile Point Ecological Reserve
At the southeastern tip of the Ten Mile Point neighbourhood site the Ten Mile Point Ecological Reserve, an undisturbed, intertidal and subtidal study area. The 15-hectare reserve was established by BC Parks in 1975 following the Ecological Reserves Act of 1971 in an effort to preserve ecosystems and biological diversity.
While the reserve is a place of tranquility and serenity, it isn’t intended for outdoor recreation; however, non-destructive activities like hiking and nature walking are allowed. Hunting, fishing, camping and foraging are strictly prohibited. And because vehicles aren’t allowed in, Ten Mile Point residents have unique and exclusive access to the peaceful reserve.
Discovery Island
If you’re up for an adventure, the beautiful and untouched Discovery Island Marine Park is not far off Ten Mile Point. Discovery Island is a relatively popular kayaking and camping destination for visitors and locals, but you won’t find any high-end facilities here – only a pit toilet, information shelter and picnic tables. Instead, the island is a place to be one with nature.
From nearby Cattle Point just north of Oak Bay, residents can launch kayaks with their sights set on Discovery Island. The journey is well worth it, as you’ll paddle through the seabird nesting area and ecological reserve. You might even be lucky enough to spot seals, sea lions, otters and bald eagles, all of which call the park home.
Smuggler’s Cove Pub
Located in the nearby Cadboro Bay Village which can be reached on foot from Ten Mile Point, you’ll find the charming Smuggler’s Cove Pub – a local favourite. This cozy British-style tavern occupies two floors on the backside of the shopping village with its own little parking lot. Smuggler’s Cove is the place to be for delicious food, friendly service and familiar faces. They specialize in comfy pub fare with an impressive collection of imported and local ales on tap.
