Living along Dallas Road offers one of Victoria’s most iconic coastal lifestyles. Steps from the breathtaking oceanfront, this coveted area provides endless seaside walking trails, panoramic views across the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and front-row access to Victoria’s natural beauty.

Residents enjoy a short stroll to vibrant downtown Victoria, the expansive greenery of Beacon Hill Park, and the charming shops and cafés of Cook Street Village. From morning jogs along the breakwater to sunset walks with ocean breezes, Dallas Road blends relaxed luxury with urban convenience.

Whether you seek a beachfront retreat or refined city living, this neighbourhood captures the very best of Victoria’s West Coast charm, offering an unbeatable combination of nature, culture, and walkability.

Vancouver Island is a place like no other, a stunning blend of natural beauty, refined living, and West Coast spirit that draws residents from across Canada and around the world. Located just off the southern coast of British Columbia, this large and diverse island offers an extraordinary lifestyle with year-round mild weather, unmatched scenery, and every luxury and outdoor experience you could imagine.

The climate here is one of the island’s greatest attractions. With the mildest temperatures in all of Canada, residents enjoy warm summers and gentle, green winters. Snow is rare except on mountaintops, and the early arrival of spring fills the island with blossoms while much of the country is still under snow. This temperate climate creates endless opportunities for outdoor living from boating and golfing to vineyard tours and coastal hikes, all year round.

World-class marinas are a defining feature of Vancouver Island's waterfront lifestyle. In communities like Sidney, Victoria, and Sooke, you’ll find state-of-the-art marina facilities offering moorage for everything from elegant sailboats to luxury yachts. Boating here is about more than recreation, it’s a way of life, with calm inlets, vibrant marine life, and direct access to the Gulf Islands and beyond.

Golf enthusiasts will find themselves spoiled for choice, with internationally acclaimed courses woven into the island’s coastal landscapes. Bear Mountain Resort near Victoria, with its two Jack Nicklaus-designed courses, is a standout. Other gems like Olympic View, Crown Isle, and Storey Creek offer stunning fairways framed by ocean views, old-growth forests, and snow-capped peaks.

Vancouver Island is also home to one of Canada's emerging wine capitals: the Cowichan Valley. Thanks to the island’s unique microclimate, the Cowichan Valley has become renowned for producing award-winning cool-climate varietals like Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and sparkling wines. Boutique wineries, farm-to-table dining, and vineyard tours offer a lifestyle that feels straight out of Tuscany, but with a distinctively West Coast flair.

For motorsport enthusiasts, Vancouver Island delivers something rare: the Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit near Duncan. This private, members-only track offers a world-class driving experience set against the backdrop of rolling hills and forested mountains, a dream for those passionate about performance vehicles and luxury living.

Beyond these luxuries, Vancouver Island offers the kind of peaceful, community-driven living that’s increasingly rare. Whether it’s the charming coastal villages of Cowichan Bay and Sidney, the vibrant arts and culture scene in Victoria, or the wild beauty of Tofino’s surf and beaches, there’s a place here for every lifestyle, from quiet rural retreats to vibrant urban centres.

Nature is never far away. Old-growth forests, rugged mountains, sheltered coves, and endless hiking and cycling trails offer daily reminders of the island’s incredible natural wealth. Whale watching, salmon fishing, sailing, golfing, skiing at Mount Washington, and backcountry adventures are all part of everyday life.

Vancouver Island isn’t just a place to live, it’s a place to live well. Whether you’re seeking a year-round residence, a vacation retreat, or a relocation destination that combines natural beauty with modern luxury, Vancouver Island offers a lifestyle that few places in the world can match. It's not just a destination - it’s home.

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
752 Douglas Street
Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 3M6