7.5 C
Victoria
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Downtown & Harris Green

7.5 C
Victoria

Downtown Victoria has gone from business boring to exciting entrepreneurism. The rapid growth in condominium and rental housing development has added over 2,000 residences downtown since 2018. 

To accommodate a growing population, downtown is densifying rapidly as developers, buoyed by low interest rates and a robust economy, are reimagining everything from downtrodden heritage buildings to entire city blocks. We are on track to add over 10,000 residents by 2030. 

New dedicated bike lanes on Fort Street, Vancouver Street, Pandora Ave, and Wharf Street have interconnected downtown with nearby suburbs of Fairfield, Fernwood, and James Bay. Residents of downtown are accustomed to biking or walking to work or for leisure, leaving the car behind. 

Then there is the thriving local breakfast business scene that rules Victoria’s restaurant realm — and has earned the city the title of Brunch Capital of Canada. Take a walk almost any morning and you’ll find a hungry horde queuing up outside Victoria’s Jam Café, Blue Fox, Agrius, Mole, Shine, and countless others. 

At night, the city offers a wide variety of cuisines, bars, and events. Residents enjoy frequenting a variety of food offering – resulting in Victoria having the highest restaurants per capita in the country. 

Top Buildings

The Legato
The Era
The Hudson
The Falls
The Aria
Regents Park
The Union
The Belvedere
The Astoria
Hudson Place One
The Cherry Bank
827 Fairfield Road
The Corazon

The Neighbours

Social urban dwellers who seek the dual value of vibrant, amenity-filled neighborhoods set against a historic and picturesque backdrop. They enjoy catching a yoga class, pursuing the newest inventory at the corner boutique, sipping coffee from a trendy cafe, and taking their dog to the local off-leash park.

What You'll Love

Neighborhood hopping, endlessly finding your new favorite restaurant, and deciding between quiet, ocean-side evenings and the vibrant bustle of downtown nightlife.

Lifestyle

Car-free living, energetic neighborhoods, and balance between urban bustle and a relaxed, laid-back way of life.

Property Types

Downtown luxury condominiums complement historic neighborhoods filled with beautifully maintained Arts & Crafts and Tudor style homes—many of which were designed by renowned English architects.