All About Living in Victoria BC

Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia and is located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Sought after by homeowners for its temperate climate, active lifestyle, parks, culture, and food; Victoria is arguably the best place to live in Canada if not the world. Victoria’s inner harbour is home to Fisherman’s wharf, great walking paths, the BC Royal Museum, and the Empress Hotel to name just a few attractions. The Robert Bateman Gallery is a must-visit whether you are a local or just here for a short time. 

Victoria proper consists of several great neighbourhoods, with the downtown featuring condos and townhomes for easy walking access to everything you could want within the downtown core. Interested in what's on the market?

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Victoria Neighbourhoods and Surrounding Areas 

Just outside of downtown are neighbourhoods like James Bay, Fairfield, and Rockland which all allow for a short and easy walk to the inner harbour. From the downtown core of Victoria, you are only 25 minutes to an International Airport, 30 minutes to the BC Ferries terminal, and, as Victorian’s like to say, “ about 20 minutes from everywhere.”

One of the things that people love about living in Victoria is all of the little villages within each of the neighbourhoods. Whether you are in Fernwood Village, Oaklands, Quadra Village, or Cook Street Village, James Bay Village, there is a sense of small-town and community in the big city. Each community has a sense of community. Depending on which area you want to live, you will find a variety of history and heritage, ranges in lot sizes and also in the prices of homes. Residents of Victoria love the ability to bike practically everywhere on safe bike lanes, and also the ease of a good public transit system. 

In addition to the convenience of living in Victoria, the average home prices are still affordable when compared with other large, metropolitan cities in Canada. Residents who live in Victoria enjoy access to a large variety of parks and tennis courts. Beacon Hill Park, Dallas Road, Moss Rocks, and many many more provide lovely topography, spectacular oceanfront strolls, and promenades along with beautiful gardens and serene, peaceful spots to relax. 

There's a Home for you Here! 

There are a variety of homes located in all of Victoria, from sprawling Heritage Manor Homes and classical architecture to solid mid-century bungalows and Westcoast Modern beauties. Concrete and steel, as well as low rise condominiums, abound downtown and in Fairfield, James Bay, and Quadra. Maplewood is a little gem that still holds a lot of upsides given its close proximity to downtown and caliber of homes.

The city of Victoria offers great diversity of living, whether you are a young single professional, a family, or an empty nester who is ready to retire. Victoria’s economy is well-diversified, supported by our technology sector as it’s largest economic contributor. Tourism, construction, post-secondary institutions, government, military, ferries, and health care all have great strength in contributing to the long-term stability of Victoria’s real estate market. 

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