Overview
Fernwood & Jubilee Population: 22,445 (as of 2016, according to 2016 Census)
Condominium Benchmark Price: $512,400 (as of Dec 2023, according to MLS® Home Price Index)
Townhouse Benchmark Price: $845,900 (as of Dec 2023, according to MLS® Home Price Index)
Single Family Home Benchmark Price:$1,069,600 (as of Dec 2023, according to MLS® Home Price Index)
Accessibility: Fernwood has a Walk Score of 81 and a Public Transit Score of 64 (good public transportation) | North and South Jubilee both have a Walk Score of 76 and a Public Transit Score of 61 (good public transportation).
Proximity: Within 5 minutes’ drive to Victoria’s downtown core | Within walking or cycling distance to Victoria’s downtown core | Within 5 – 10 minutes’ drive to Victoria General and Jubilee Hospitals | Within 30 minutes’ drive to Victoria Airport and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal | Within 10 minutes’ drive to Seaplane and Clipper Ferry terminals.
Lifestyle
Walkable and bikeable access to downtown shops and restaurants, parks, and green spaces. Immediate access to your community’s own village of boutiques, salons, cafes, arts, and dining. Easy access to Downtown Victoria while enjoying the unique culture of artsy Fernwood or the proximity to Oak Bay Village from the Jubilee area.
Small enough community to build familiarity with neighbours and community vendors, while also enjoying seeing the new faces of visitors from other areas of Victoria.
Avid gardener? Take part in Fernwood’s community gardens.
Walkability & Bikeability
Fernwood has a Walkscore of 81 (most errands can be accomplished on foot), making it the 5th most walkable district in Victoria. North Jubilee has a Walkscore of 73 (most errands can be accomplished on foot), making it the 10th most walkable district in Victoria. South Jubilee has a Walkscore of 80 (most errands can be accomplished on foot), making it the 6th most walkable neighbourhood in Victoria.
Pet-Friendly
Fernwood’s Stadacona Park and Alexander Park, and Jubilee’s Redfern Park each offer off-leash areas for dogs to play.
Family-Friendly
Easy access to parks, schools, and playgrounds, and year-round family-friendly sporting and community events make Fernwood and Jubilee suitable neighbourhoods for families that want to live close to downtown.
Senior-Friendly
Outdoor amenities and activities including parks with paved walkways and outdoor seating, easy access to public transit, the conveniently-accessible Fernwood Square, and numerous community-based programs and opportunities to socialize make Fernwood ideal for hip, artistic, and social seniors. The Jubilee area’s direct accessibility to Jubilee Hospital, Downtown Victoria, and the tranquil Oak Bay Village make it a very senior-friendly destination as well.