Overview
Victoria West Population: 11,575 (according to 2021 Census)
Condominium Benchmark Price: $792,500 (as of Nov 2023, according to MLS® Home Price Index)
Townhouse Benchmark Price: $1,010,000 (as of Nov 2023, according to MLS® Home Price Index)
Accessibility: Victoria West has a Walk Score of 69 and a Public Transit Score of 57 (good public transportation), with three main public transit routes connecting Victoria West with Victoria’s downtown core, Esquimalt, Jubilee area and the University of Victoria campus.
Proximity: Within 5 minutes’ drive to Victoria’s downtown core via two city bridges. Within 15 minutes’ drive to Victoria General and Jubilee Hospitals. Within 15 minutes’ drive to Seaplane and Clipper Ferry terminals.
Within 30 minutes’ drive to Victoria Airport and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. Within walking or cycling distance
to Victoria’s downtown core via two city bridges and the scenic, pedestrian-only (walking/cycling) Selkirk Trestle
and Galloping Goose Trail.
Lifestyle
A small enough community to build familiarity with local vendors, but big and open enough to also afford privacy.
Walkable and bikeable access to downtown shops and restaurants, waterfront parks, orchards and green spaces that you can enjoy without changing out of your flip-flops. Easy access to Downtown Victoria with the ability to retreat to your comfortable condo or townhouse in a quieter cache that’s just far enough away from the bustle and noise of the downtown core.
Avid gardener? Enjoy Victoria West’s twenty-two parks and green spaces, some of which feature community gardens and orchards.
Walkability & Bikeability
Victoria West has a Walkscore of 74 (most errands can be accomplished on foot) and is deemed the 11th most walkable neighbourhood in the Greater Victoria area. Stroll or cycle to Downtown Victoria or West Shore via the paved Galloping Goose trail.
Pet-Friendly
Victoria West features several parks, walkways and open spaces that welcome leashed-dogs as well as offering dedicated dog off-leash areas.
Family-Friendly
Victoria West encompasses some family-friendly elements for sure, including walkable access to parks, playgrounds, and outdoor areas as well as easy access to public transit and the downtown core via foot, bicycle, car or bus.
Senior-Friendly
Plenty of outdoor amenities and activities, parks with paved-walkways and outdoor seating, easy access to public transit and the conveniently-accessible Westside Village grocery and retail district make Victoria West an ideal neighbourhood for active and social seniors who want easy access to Downtown Victoria.