Downtown Victoria Population: 91,867 (according to 2021 Census)
Condominium Benchmark Price: $577,400 (as of Nov 2023, according to MLS® Home Price Index)
Townhouse Benchmark Price: $839,600 (as of Nov 2023, according to MLS® Home Price Index)
Single Family Home Benchmark Price: $1,286,400 (as of Nov 2023, according to MLS® Home Price Index)
Accessibility: Downtown Victoria has a Walk Score of 76 and a Public Transit Score of 62 (good public transportation) with multiple routes that run from early morning to late evenings, shuttling passengers to and from the downtown core.
Proximity: Within 15 minutes’ drive to Victoria General Hospital and within 10 minutes drive to Royal Jubilee Hospital. Within 30 minutes’ drive to Victoria Airport and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. Within 5 minutes’ drive to Seaplane and Clipper Ferry terminals.
Walkable and bikeable access to Downtown Victoria and neighbouring districts of Victoria West and Saanich/Tillicum area.
Plenty of beautiful parks, historical sites, beach access, and walking trails. Each area of Esquimalt is relatively close–within a short bike ride, drive and even stroll–to a small plaza or strip of convenience stores.
Downtown Victoria has a Walkscore of 97, making it the 2nd most walkable neighbourhood in the Capital District. Downtown Victoria is considered a “walker’s paradise” because nearly all errands can be accomplished on foot. Cyclists will appreciate the many dedicated bike lanes positioned throughout the downtown core, and paved biking and walking trails passing through Downtown Victoria and outside districts.
Many condo buildings allow for pets and there are plenty of areas to walk your dog on-leash within the downtown core. Moreover, there are many parks within walking distance from downtown that offer designated dog off-leash areas. Visit Victoria’s Paws in Parks for a complete list of 13 leash-optional areas located within Victoria.
A variety of townhouses and condos in Victoria’s downtown core are modern and spacious enough to comfortably accommodate small families. Plenty of outdoor areas, playgrounds and bike lanes to enjoy, plus easy access to amenities, make downtown attractive to small families. However, busy thoroughfares make the downtown core unsuitable for young children that aren’t accompanied by a parent.
Unsurpassed walkable-accessibility to shops and restaurants, and the convenience of living just steps away from everything the downtown core offers, makes living in Downtown Victoria ideal for active and social seniors.
