VIC WEST

Victoria West Homes

Victoria West, commonly called 'Vic West', is a historic neighbourhood in the city of Victoria. It's located just west of downtown, across the Victoria Harbour and bordering on the Township of Esquimalt.

Victoria West is an eclectic community, nestled on a peninsula surrounded by water and connected to Victoria’s downtown core by two city bridges and the Selkirk Trestle. For those seeking a neighbourhood that boasts superior accessibility to both Victoria’s downtown core and the tranquility of West Coast waterfront, Victoria West may be the ideal urban oasis for you.

The neighbourhood is diverse, from its modern harbour-front condominium complexes such as the Railyards and Dockside Green, to historic hilltop homes and single family residences to the east. The community is growing rapidly, especially in areas adjacent to the waterfront. Vic West is a small enough community to build familiarity with local vendors, but big and open enough to also afford privacy.

Townhouses and condos for sale in Victoria West typically sell quickly due the district’s convenient proximity to the downtown core and its public transportation routes that go directly to the University of Victoria campus. Victoria West is part of Greater Victoria School District No. 61 which includes 27 Elementary Schools, 10 Middle Schools and 7 Secondary Schools.

Victoria West encompasses some family-friendly elements including walkable access to parks, playgrounds, outdoor areas, waterfront parks, orchards and green spaces. There is also easy access to public transit, shops and restaurants and the downtown core via foot, bicycle, car or bus 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. Stroll or cycle to Downtown Victoria or West Shore via the paved Galloping Goose trail which is a busy pathway for recreation and commuting from the city centre through Vic West to areas to the north over Portage Inlet.

There are many townhouses and condos for sale which are situated along Tyee Road, Songhees Road, Kimta Road and Maitland Street with views of Victoria’s working harbour.

A few of Victoria West's most iconic condo and townhouse developments are the Bayview Place and Roundhouse Community (Contemporary condo living and retail space with ocean views), Dockside Green (A mixed-use, eco-conscious residential community consisting of townhouses, condominiums, and commercial-use space), The Railyards (Brand new, waterfront, and relatively affordable one and two bedrooms, and two bedrooms + den condominiums and townhouses) and Parc Residences (Built in 2004, contemporary and pet-friendly, one, two and three bedroom condominiums overlooking a small park and conveniently located next to Victoria West’s Westside Village retail district).

Living in Victoria West

Plenty of outdoor amenities and activities are found here with parks, paved-walkways, outdoor seating and easy access to public transit. Also, conveniently accessible to Westside Village grocery and retail district which makes Victoria West an ideal neighbourhood for active and social seniors who want easy access to Downtown Victoria.

Much of the south shoreline has parks, with waterfront walkways including the Songhees Walkway. There are over 22 Parks and Outdoor Attractions, many of which feature scenic waterfront views, outdoor seating, paved walking trails, and dog off-leash areas, including two of Victoria West’s most notable parks being Victoria West Park and Banfield Park.

The Victoria West community association hosts several annual events and festivals. Victoria West residents enjoy easy access to the best shopping and restaurants in Victoria's downtown core. But throughout Victoria West, there are a few smaller retail hubs that include dining, grocers, pharmacies and other neighbourhood-centric vendors and services. You can find their web page here:

The 'City of Victoria' offers an interactive map that provides users with a wide range of data and uses.

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VIC WEST CONDO FOR SALE

"Rainbow Estates" A hamlet of traditional British Architectural Stye townhouses on manicured grounds at the mouth of Victoria's Inner Harbour. A classic waterfront end unit townhome with panoramic views of the harbour and the Olympic National Park across the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Three bedrooms plus three bathrooms with many updates in recent years. All new windows throughout bring in the natural light from 3 sides of the home. A newly installed gas fireplace in the sunken living room with floor to ceiling windows that offer a picturesque landscape and doors leading to the south facing deck. Bright and completely updated kitchen with new appliances, upgraded cabinetry, quartz counters, tiled floors and LED lighting. More stunning views from the primary suite with his & her closets and a 4-piece ensuite. Another bedroom offers a built-in Murphy bed and desk. The powder room and main bathroom have both been refreshed with new flooring and newly installed vanities. There is an attached garage complete with workshop, new cabinets, a recycling centre and pull out island. Plenty of storage space located in the attached exterior sports locker. This is a gated complex that has sixteen units sharing almost 2 waterfront acres and is only a short seaside walk to downtown. Additional visitor and street parking available. The immediate neighbourhood enjoys steps to the beach, the E&N trailhead and Westsong Walkway that conveniently brings you to Spinnakers Brew pub as well as the new Boom & Batten restaurants. Local produce can be found steps away at the Market Garden on Catherine St. Call now for your private viewing.