Explore The Core

Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, and View Royal

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The Core is Greater Victoria at its most urban: walkable neighbourhoods, shorter commutes, and the widest mix of housing styles in the region. If you want to live close to downtown, bike or bus more, and have daily amenities within reach, start here. If your priority is newer builds, bigger lots, or more space for the money, you’ll usually land in the Westshore or Peninsula instead.

Whether you want to walk to work, need top school catchments, or just prefer a mature neighbourhood with big trees and settled roots, the Core is usually where we start.

Browse listings, or tell me what ‘Core’ means to you and I’ll point you to the right pocket.

Walkability

If you want daily life on foot (or bike/transit), this is where Victoria works best.

Established Streets

Mature streets, character inventory, and a settled identity - not blank-slate subdivisions.

Close-in

Downtown, UVic/Camosun, hospitals, and major employers are simply closer. Commute time drops fast.

Aerial view of Victoria neighbourhoods and shoreline

Victoria

True city feel. Walkable neighbourhoods, with condos and character homes.

Aerial view of Saanich neighbourhoods and waterfront

Saanich

Biggest variety. More family pockets, schools, and house choices without leaving the Core.

Aerial view of Oak Bay neighbourhoods and Gonzalez Bay

Oak Bay

Premium for stability and charm. Tight supply, strong neighbourhood identity.

Aerial view of Esquimalt shoreline

Esquimalt

Close-in value with waterfront pockets. More bang-for-buck near downtown. 

Aerial view of downtown View Royal Thetis Lake

View Royal

The connector. Quick access to Core & Westshore, quieter streets, mixed housing.

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