Property For Sale On Vancouver Island
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Below are a few notes on some of the communities on Vancouver Island, There is a link so you may search, for what is currently listed with MLS. You will require more details, so please don't hesitate to Contact me.
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A short video of what Greater Victoria has to offer
The Capital Region District of Victoria
Victoria is the capital of beautiful British Columbia (BC). BC is
graced with some of the most spectacular scenery in Canada; located on
the south-eastern corner of Vancouver Island, the greater Victoria area
boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in BC.
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property owners on Vancouver Island. I have houses for sale, townhomes,
single family or multi-family dwellings, waterfront lots, large and
small acreages, farmland and condos. Whether you know what
neighborhood you want to be in or you’re looking to be close to
schools, shopping or maybe the Victoria harbour front or downtown core,
I can help you find what your heart desires.
Neighborhoods that are
considered to be a part of Victoria are: Vic West, Rockland, Oaklands, North Park, Jubilee, James Bay, Harris Green, Hillside,
Quadra, Gorge/Tillicum, Foul Bay, Fernwood, Fairfield, Downtown, Burnside, Chinatown, Rock Bay, Oak Bay, Songhees,
Selki.
Capital Regional District Incorporated 1862
Government:Mayor Dean Fortin
Area City 19.68 km2 (7.6 sq mi) Metro 40.4 km2 (208.6 sq mi)
Population (2006)City 78,057 Elevation 23 m (75 ft)
Density 4,196.9/km2 (10,869.9/sq mi)
Metro 330,088 Time zone PST
Bear Mountain
Bear Mountain is a golf resort and adjacent community between the City of Langford and the District of Highlands, in the Western Communities of Greater Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Map of Bear Mountain
Brentwood Bay, British Columbia
Brentwood Bay, is a small neighbourhood in the municipality of Central Saanich, on the Saanich Peninsula. It is located on Highway 17A just west of Highway 17 , the main route running the length of the Saanich Peninsula, north of the city of Victoria and south of Sidney on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.
Situated on the Saanich Inlet, it includes the world-famous Butchart Gardens.The region is host to many wineries and restaurants.Previously named Slugget, after pioneer John Sluggett who settled in the area in 1876, the village of Brentwood Bay was given the rather more appealing name in 1925. Brentwood Village takes its name from the English town of Brentwood in Essex, home town of R.M. Horne-Payne, president of the British Columbia Electric Company in the 1920s.
The Brentwood Bay-Mill Bay ferry is a convenient 25-minute route across the Saanich Inlet, this scenic route bypasses Victoria and the Malahat. Map of Brentwood Bay
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Central Saanich, British Columbia
The Municipality of Saanich was incorporated on March 1, 1906. With an area of 11,179 hectares, it is the largest of the core municipalities making up Greater Victoria. Central Saanich had a population of 108,265 in 2005 up from 103,654 (2001)
The Municipality is in a major position within the metropolitan area. The Trans Canada Highway enters from the west and the Pat Bay Highway enters from the north, they converge within the Municipality and run parallel into the City of Victoria.
Traditionally, Saanich has been the gateway to the downtown core of Victoria. Its location within the region has resulted in a dual role, half of the Municipality is urban and half is rural and agricultural.
Saanich can best be described as a bedroom community serving the City of Victoria. Single family dwellings are the predominant land use. As of December 31, 1997 there were 39,237 dwelling units accommodating a population of about 106,000 persons. About 71% of the dwellings were single family. Map
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Colwood, British Columbia
Colwood is a city located on Vancouver Island to the southwest of Victoria, capital of British Columbia. Colwood was incorporated in 1985 and has a population of approximately 15,000 people. Colwood lies within the boundaries of the Capital Regional District within an area called the Western Communities, or the West Shore.
The military college was closed in the 1990s and the lands have since formed the campus for Royal Roads University which opened in 1995. The original residence is surrounded by extensive and attractive gardens, including a Japanese garden.
Colwood's best known landmark is Hatley Castle, a castle-like building originally built as a residence for James Dunsmuir, Premier and later Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
The city is the site for many regional amenities, including the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, Bear Mountain Arena, and the library facilities for the Western Communities.
Colwood had a population of 14,687 people in 2006, which was an increase of 6.9% from the 2001 census count. Map
Duncan
A population of only 5,000, Duncan is now the commercial centre of the region serving over 80,000 people. Originally a whistle stop for the E&N Railway, the City began to expand when a train station, now a national heritage site, was built in 1887 attracting new business and settlement to the area.
Much of the city’s residential, commercial and retail lies within the adjacent Municipality, effectively giving greater Duncan a population of about 30,000. This vibrant community features all modern amenities and services while retaining its historic charm. The City boasts many architecturally interesting buildings, including the unique City Hall Clock Tower. Map
East Sooke, British Columbia
East Sooke is a nature lover's paradise . East Sooke is located on the south -western tip of Vancouver Island , a scenic 30 minute drive from Victoria . East Sooke enjoys a sparse population with many wide open spaces. It is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the largest waterfront park in the Capital Regional District. East Sooke Park has 30 miles of nature trails and 6 miles of permanently protected coastline. Map
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Esquimalt, British Columbia
The Township of Esquimalt is located on the southeast coast of Vancouver Island, four kilometres west of the City of Victoria, in the heart of the Capital Region District.
Esquimalt's name is derived from a local First Nations expression "Es-whoy-malth," which means the place of gradually shoaling water. The municipality was incorporated in 1912 and comprises approximately 1006 hectacres (2,485 acres) of land and water. Water figures prominently inEsquimalt’s history, location and residents’ lifestyles.
Esquimalt is the home of Canada’s naval presence on the West Coast and was first used by the Royal Navy as early as 1837.
The original Esquimalt townsite has long since disappeared inside the boundaries of the Canadian Forces Base, which is now the community’s largest employer.
Today, 17,000 people live in Esquimalt’s varied residential neighbourhoods and enjoy its many amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways, modern recreational facilities, schools, library, archives, and commercial services. Although it’s an established community, the Township still provides opportunities for new commercial, industrial and residential developments.Esquimalt had a Populatin of 16,840 in 2005 - up from 16,127 (2001 )Map
Fulford Harbour, British Columbia
Fulford Harbour is a residential community on the southeast side of Saltspring Island, British Columbia, and about 20 minutes south of Ganges. Located near the island's southern end. Fulford Harbour is the site of a BC Ferries terminal with regular ferry service to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. It is mostly residential but has a gas station and grocery store, a restaurant, an art gallery, a marina. Victoria is about a 45 minute drive from the Swartz Bay ferry terminal. Map
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Ganges, British Columbia
Ganges, British Columbia is the largest town on Saltspring Island in the province of British Columbia, Canada.
The village of Ganges, BC, is located in about the middle of Salt Spring Island. Most businesses on Salt Spring Island are located in or near Ganges. Ganges is a popular destination for boaters from all over the Pacific North West. There are several private marinas in Ganges Harbour in addition to the BC Government dock. One of the major tourist attractions in Ganges is the market that takes place on Saturdays during the summer months.
Map
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Hatley Park, Greater Victoria
Hatley Park is a neighbourhood in Colwood, British Columbia. Named after Hatley Park National Historic Site, it is the home of Royal Roads University. Another notable landmark in the area is the Hatley Memorial Gardens, a large cemetery located opposite Hatley Park National Historic Site.
While some farmland remains in the area, most has been converted to middle-class residential subdivisions and commercial establishments (mainly strip malls). The neighbourhood's major thoroughfare is Highway 14, locally known as Sooke Road. Map
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Highlands, British Columbia
The District of Highlands is a municipal district on the Saanich Peninsula, near Victoria. One of the Western Communities or West Shore municipalities outside Victoria, Highlands has a population of 1,903 as of 2006. The region stretches along the Saanich Inlet shoreline from north of Goldstream to Mackenzie Bight. One of the more undeveloped areas of the Greater Victoria region, it is one of the newest municipalities created within Capital Regional District.
It remains best known for lakes, hills, and wilderness. It is home to many parks, notably large portions of Gowlland Tod Provincial Park and Mount Work Regional Park.Map
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James Island, British Columbia
James Island, one of British Columbia's Gulf Islands, lying in Haro Strait, approximately 2.4 km (1 mi) off the coast of Vancouver Island and 145 km (90 mi) from Seattle, Washington. James Island lies between Sidney Island and the coast of Vancouver Island near Sidney, British Columbia. Map
Jordan River, British Columbia
The Small community of Jordan River, on the West Coast Road on Southern Vancouver Island, mainly a logging community, offers terrific views of the scenic Pacific Ocean. Highway 14 makes its only approach to the ocean here before beginning to climb San Juan Ridge. Jordan river is halfway between Sooke and Port Renfrew, approximately 38 miles northwest of Victoria. Map
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Langford, British Columbia
Langford is a city of 22,459 residents(2006) on southern Vancouver Island, within the province of British Columbia, Canada. Langford is one of the municipalities of the West Shore in the Capital Regional District. Bordering Langford is the District of Metchosin, the City of Colwood, the Town of View Royal, the District of Highlands and the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area. Langford has an area of 4,146 hectares (10,245 acres). With its central location, Langford is becoming the commercial core of the West Shore. Langford is well served by highways, rail and bus to Victoria and the rest of Vancouver Island, and by ferries and air to Vancouver and the US. The Victoria International Airport, is approximately 35 kilometers (21 miles) away, offers direct air transportation to destinations worldwide.It is considered one of Greater Victoria's Western Communities. Map
Langford neighbourhoods:
- Florence Lake
- Glen Lake
- Goldstream
- Luxton
- Millstream
- Ravenwood
- Thetis Heights
- Bear Mountain
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Long Harbour, British Columbia
Long Harbour is on the east side of Salt Spring Island. It hosts a ferry terminal which connects directly to the Lower Mainland via Tsawwassen, British Columbia as well as some of the other southern Gulf Islands. Map
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Mayne Island
Mayne Island is located in the southern Gulf Islands, between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia. BC Ferries operates a vehicle and passenger scheduled ferry service from Tsawwassen on the mainland and Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. 21-square-kilometre island in the southern Gulf Islands chain of British Columbia. Population: 900 Map
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Metchosin, British Columbia
Metchosin is located on the southern coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, a quick twenty minute drive from Victoria. a population 5,000 on approximately 30 square miles of rural farmland and second-growth forests, bordered by the Strait of Juan de Fuca on its southern side. Local parks which include (Devonian, Witty’s Lagoon and Matheson Lake), with popular trails, scenic veiws, and country side. Farmer markets, local artists, bird watching and beach combing.
Metchosin is home of Pearson College. Map
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Saanichton, British Columbia
Saanichton, British Columbia is a village, The towns of Saanichton and Brentwood Bay fall under the Municipality of Central Saanich.
Saturna Island, British Columbia
Saturna Island is a mountainous island, in the Southern Gulf Islands chain of British Columbia.
Sidney, British Columbia
Sidney(Sidney By The Sea) is a town located at the northern end of the Saanich Peninsula, It is one of the 13 Greater Victoria municipalities.
Sooke, British Columbia
Sooke is a district municipality situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Canada.
Neighbouring Communities:
Metchosin - East of Sooke
East Sooke - South of Sooke
Otter Point - West of Sooke
Sturdies Bay, British Columbia
Sturdies Bay is on the south east part of Galiano Island in British Columbia, Canada's Gulf Islands.
Swartz Bay, British Columbia
Swartz Bay, located on the north end of the Saanich Peninsula on Vancouver Island,
View Royal, British Columbia
View Royal is one of the West Shore municipalities of Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, and the Highlands, located to the west of Victoria.
The Gorge in Victoria is a waterway that leads from Victoria's upper harbour through a landscaped urban environment.
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