View Royal & West Shore Population: 82,187 (as of 2021, according to 2021 Census)
Langford Condo Benchmark Price: $536,600 (as of Dec 2023, according to MLS® Home Price Index)
Colwood Condo Benchmark Price: $517,500 (as of Dec 2023, according to MLS® Home Price Index)
View Royal Condo Benchmark Price: $563,300 (as of Dec 2023, according to MLS® Home Price Index)
Accessibility: View Royal/Westshore has a Walk Score of 33 and a Bike Score of 44, although it depends what area you are in. Langford centre is highly accessible with good public transit, and daily routes connecting the Westshore to Downtown Victoria and surrounding areas, including routes that go directly to the Westhills, Thetis Lake, and Bear Mountain communities. Colwood and Metchosin areas are more rural, quaint areas and have farther distances in between services, with fewer buses running during the day.
Proximity: Within 12 minutes’ drive to Victoria’s downtown core from View Royal | Within 20 minutes’ drive to Victoria’s downtown core from Langford | Within 5 minutes’ drive to Victoria General Hospital from View Royal | Within 8 minutes’ drive to Victoria General Hospital from Langford. | Within 30 minutes’ drive to Victoria Airport and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal from View Royal Within 35 minutes’ drive to Victoria Airport and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal from Langford | Within 15 minutes’ drive to Seaplane and Clipper Ferry terminals from View Royal | Within 20 minutes’ drive to Seaplane and Clipper Ferry terminals from Langford
A short drive Downtown Victoria, especially considering the Improvements that are being made to the highway from Downtown Victoria to Westshore. Suburban areas of Westshore are within a short driving distance, and some are even within easy walking or cycling distance, to shops and other amenities. Encompasses a large variety of retailers, restaurants, schools, and recreation, making the community self-sustainable and the trek downtown unnecessary when it comes to accessing speciality items.
Love to golf? Westshore is home to some of Vancouver Island’s best golf courses.
A large number of newly built homes, townhouses, and condos for sale. Plenty of young families, events, and activities make Westshore a friendly, outgoing and social community.
Avid gardener? Want a yard? Many of the new single-family homes in Westshore feature yards as well as being close to playgrounds, lakes, and green space.
Outdoor enthusiast? Westshore boasts hundreds of outdoor attractions, parks, lakes, hiking trails, and beaches to enjoy and explore.
View Royal/Westshore has a Walkscore average of of 48 (a vehicle is required for running most errands unless you live nearby to one of Westshore’s retail districts).
However, if you are into walking in nature, the walkscore for that is fantastic! Check out this page on great places to walk in the Langford area.
The several parks and trails that welcome dogs on-leash, with some parks even offer designated dog off-leash areas, make Westshore a very pet-friendly district.
Westshore is quite possibly the Capital Region’s most family-friendly place to live. Close proximity to numerous schools, parks, playgrounds, recreation, and activity centres, in addition to year-round family-friendly events and attractions, make Westshore an extremely accommodating area for families.
Access to outdoor parks, trails, lakes, golf courses, and recreation centres, as well as proximity to amenities, make Westshore an ideal community for active seniors.
