Greater Victoria area
Greater Victoria region is made up of 13 municipal districts.
- Esquimalt Community
- View Royal
- Victoria
- Saanich
- Oak Bay
- Colwood
- Langford
- Metchosin
- The Higlands
- Sooke
- Central Saanich
- Sidney
- North Saanich
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This community is situated on 72 acres that offer a mix of commercial, residential and industrial development. This community contains: scenic parkland, waterfront walkways, beaches, and a golf course. This area of town hosts the largest portion of CFB Esquimalt and is the home of Canada's Pacific Naval Fleet. In this community, you will be able to find the Dockyard, Naden, Work Point and the Base Language Training School. Esquimalt Neighbourhoods include: Craigflower, Gorge Vale, Rockheights, Songhees and Work Point. Quick Facts for Esquimalt
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Adjacent to Esquimalt is the community of View Royal. You may travel through this quaint little community if you commute to the Dockyard from the West Shore communities. View Royal envelopes a tranquil bay and sits at the doorstep of the Greater Victoria's urban core. View Royal Neighbourhoods: Shoreline Quick Facts for View Royal
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Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, and home to the seat of the provincial government. Office buildings, shopping districts and heritage building dominate this area. The second oldest Chinatown in North America can be found here, and the Inner Harbour is alive with street buskers, visual artists, craftsmen and singers during the summer season. Victoria Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Cook Street Village, Downtown, East Burnside-Gorge, Fairfield, Fernwood, Harris Green, Hillside-Quadra, Humboldt Valley, James Bay, Jubilee, North Park, Rock Bay, Rockland, Victoria West. Quick Facts for Victoria
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The fourth community is Saanich which is a major residential area in the Capital Regional District. This section of the Greater Victoria maintains an important agricultural base. This community offers provincial parks, public beaches and picturesque waterfalls at Beaver Lake and Swan Lake. If you enjoy beautiful views, you will be delighted when you will reach the top of Mount Douglas and contemplate the City of Victoria below. Saanich Neighbourhoods: Beaver Lake, Broadmead, Cadboro Bay, Cedar Hill, Cordova Bay, Elk Lake, Glanford, Gordon Head, The Gorge, Interurban, Lake Hill, Marigold, Mayfair, Mt. Douglas, Mt. Tolmie, Prospect Lake, Royal Oak, Strawberry Vale, Ten Mile Point, Tillicum, West Burnside, West Saanich. Quick Facts for Saanich
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Oak Bay offers its English manner through Tudor style homes, tearooms and picturesque gardens. Walks are delightful along both the sandy Willows Beach and along the ocean boulevard known as the Scenic Drive. Oak Bay Neighborhoods: Gonzales, Uplands, Willows Beach, Windsor Park, South Oak Bay. Quick Facts for Oak Bay
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Colwood is the first community on the West Shore. This municipality offers a wide range of attractions and activities for people of all ages. You can play golf in the morning and go fishing in the afternoon. This community is family oriented and is one of the fastest growing communities in BC. Colwood is located 12 Km from Dockyard and contains other sections of CFB Esquimalt. In this community you will find the largest proportion of Residential Housing Units, in an area called Belmont Park adjacent to the Royal Roads University. Belmont Park has a Canex convenience store, a school and 2 churches. There is also a facility centre provided by the base called the Colwood Pacific Activity Centre (CPAC), which is within a 10 minute walking distance of Belmont Park. Colwood Neighbourhoods: Belmont Park, Hatley Park, Mill Hill, Royal Roads and Triangle Mtn. Quick Facts for Colwood
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The community of Langford is adjacent to Colwood. It is a young growing community that offers affordable housing and a wide range of services and amenities. Residents enjoy a wealth of recreational activities. Langford Neighbourhoods: Florence Lake, Glen Lake, Goldstream, Luxton, Millstream, Ravenwood and Bear Mountain. Quick Facts for Langford
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Metchosin is a picturesque semi rural community. Nature trails, scenic marinas, and sandy beaches are some of the natural beauties that this community offers. Metchosin has a Farmer's Market where you can purchase local fruits and vegetables, homemade bread, jams and pickles, and "free range" eggs. Metchosin Neighbourhoods: Happy Valley, Matheson Lake, Rocky Point, and William Head. Quick Facts for Metchosin
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The Highlands are located further north and provide a quiet rural setting. Small hobby farms and large residential acreage co-exist. There are beautiful scenic parks with extensive walking and hiking trails. This area is home to unique wild life. Highlands Neighbourhoods: East Highlands, West Highlands, Durrance Lake Quick facts for The Highlands
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Sooke is located further west of Esquimalt and is about a 40-minute car ride from downtown Victoria. Scenic ocean views and the grandeur of the Olympic Mountains are common vistas in this community. Several members of the military community have chosen this family-oriented community for their home. Sooke is home to many Provincial Parks, scenic beaches and rainforests. Sooke Neighbourhoods: Broom Hill, East Sooke, Otter Point, Kemp Lake, Saseenos, Whiffen Spit. Quick Facts for Sooke
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Central Saanich is about 21 km from Downtown Victoria. This community offers a rich agricultural heritage with easy access to transportation facilities. One of the major attributes of this community is its 20 km of shoreline. Central Saanich enjoys the benefits of being located close to the city of Victoria but still possesses a rural ambience. Central Saanich Neighborhoods: Brentwood Bay, Island View, and Saanichton Quick Facts for Central Saanich
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Approximately 40 minutes from downtown Victoria along Highway 17 is the town of Sidney. This community is the home of the Air Force Detachment's 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron. This squadron is located adjacent to the Victoria airport and is only a few km from the Ferry terminal. This scenic coastal community offers romantic seaside walks, countless sandy beaches and picturesque marinas. The waters off Sidney's shores are a favourite for scuba divers to explore both surrounding marine life and two artificial ship reefs. Quick Facts
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North Saanich is located on the Saanich Peninsula, approximately 25 km north of Victoria. The District is surrounded on three sides by 20 km of ocean shoreline. The long coastlines here offer local homes an unparalleled view of the ocean, distant islands and mountains. North Saanich Neighborhoods: Cloak Hill, Dean Park, Deep Cove, Lands End, Patricia Bay ("Pat Bay") Swartz Bay. Quick Facts for North Saanich
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