8.4 C
Victoria
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Fernwood

8.4 C
Victoria

In 10 short years, the community of Fernwood, located east of downtown Victoria, has gone from a quiet family community to one of the cityā€™s funkiest and desirable neighbourhoods.

Fernwood has become a stylishly creative urban hub, home to designer street fairs, renovated heritage homes next to modern builds, hip boutiques, design studios, busy eateries and some of Victoriaā€™s most fascinating people.

What makes Fernwood super special is the people that find themselves here are very artsy people, very community-minded people, and there are a ton of characters around ā€” like Terry, the bubble man. TerryĀ isĀ Fernwood. If Fernwood had a heart, it would be Terry. He is bizarre, but wonderful and kind. Every day he gets up and he goes and gets his espresso and he stands outside, rain or shine, and he blows bubbles for people. Not just children, but for people.

A lot of Fernwoodā€™s cache comes down to how accepting everybody is of everybody else. Fernwood has its own culture thatā€™s unique to Victoria, but itā€™s got a kind of laissez-faire, Gulf-Island vibe.

Top Streets

Fernwood Road
Gladstone Ave
Belmont Ave
Denman St
Shakespeare St

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 homesā€”many of which were designed by renowned English architects.