Beaver Lake Real Estate Semi-rural homes by Beaver Beach and the regional park
Wooded streets at the south end of Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park, minutes from Royal Oak and about 15–20 minutes from downtown Victoria. Prices, sales and what to check, from REALTOR® Robin Scrimger.
Beaver Lake is a small, semi-rural neighbourhood at the south end of Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park, along roads like Quayle, Rosehill and Townsend. Homes sit on larger lots among tall trees, with Beaver Beach, the Filter Beds trailhead and the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific all close by.
It offers much of the lake lifestyle of Elk Lake and Prospect Lake at a lower price point, with Royal Oak shopping and the Pat Bay Highway a few minutes away. Mornings on the 10 km loop, afternoons at Beaver Beach and a short drive for groceries: that’s the appeal.
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Getting around
How long is the commute from Beaver Lake to downtown Victoria?
Most Beaver Lake addresses are about 15–20 minutes from downtown Victoria outside rush hour and 25–35 minutes at peak, via Royal Oak and the Patricia Bay Highway.
Approximate drive times from Beaver Lake
Destination
Approximate drive time
Royal Oak shopping
About 5 minutes
University of Victoria
About 15 minutes
Downtown Victoria
15–20 minutes (25–35 at peak)
Victoria International Airport
About 20 minutes
Swartz Bay ferry terminal
About 25 minutes
Walk Score, Bike Score and transit
Beaver Lake is largely car-dependent. Saanich as a whole averages a Walk Score of 40. BC Transit Route 83 runs along West Saanich Road, and Royal Oak Exchange, a short drive away, connects to routes downtown and to UVic.
Homes and prices
What types of homes are in Beaver Lake?
Beaver Lake is detached houses on larger lots; no condos or townhomes sold here in the past year. For context, Saanich West’s October 2026 benchmarks were $1,023,500 for a single family home, $755,600 for a townhome and $505,500 for a condo.
Detached houses
$1.23M – $1.54M
Family homes on larger, treed lots near the park. 4 sales in the past year, median $1.36M, 36 days on market.
Beaver Lake real estate market: November 2025 – November 2026
Beaver Lake market snapshot, Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026
Measure
Beaver Lake
Sales, sold and pending
4 (4 detached houses)
Detached houses: median price, range
$1,357,500; $1,230,000 – $1,537,000
Detached houses: median days on market, average sale-to-list
36 days; 96%
Saanich West benchmarks, Oct 2026
Single family $1,023,500 (−4.8% year over year); townhome $755,600; condo $505,500
Robin’s read: Beaver Lake saw 4 sales this past year: 4 detached houses. Detached homes sold at a $1.36M median after 36 days, at 96% of asking on average. 1 of 4 sales closed at or above asking, and the quickest went firm in 11 days. Beaver Lake is a small, quiet market: buyers who want this location often have to wait for the right listing.
Recent Beaver Lake sales
Recent Beaver Lake sales, Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026
Address
Type
Sold price
Finished sq ft
Days on market
Sale-to-list
4725 Rosehill Rd
Detached house
$1,537,000
2,433
11
104%
446 Quayle Rd
Detached house
$1,440,000 (pending)
1,080
66
93%
4921 Townsend Dr
Detached house
$1,275,000
2,368
37
94%
476 Quayle Rd
Detached house
$1,230,000
1,609
36
93%
Pending means sold firm with conditions removed; ownership has not yet transferred.
How Beaver Lake compares with nearby neighbourhoods
Detached sales by neighbourhood, Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026
Detached sales, sold and pending, Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026. Beaver Lake offers lake-park living below the Prospect Lake and West Saanich price points.
Source: VREB MLS® data compiled by Robin Scrimger (subarea sales Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026) and the VREB October 2026 statistics package.
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The homes
What should you check before buying in Beaver Lake?
These are the items that most often change a buyer’s decision, or the price, in Beaver Lake.
01Water and sewer. Most homes are on municipal water, but confirm water and sewer service, or septic, for the exact address.
02Lake water quality. The CRD issues blue-green algae advisories for Beaver Lake when needed; one remained in place as of February 2026. Check current status if swimming matters to you.
03Rural rules. Some nearby parcels are outside the Urban Containment Boundary or in the ALR. Confirm zoning for suites and outbuildings.
04Building age and updates. Many homes here date from the 1950s to the 1980s. Ask about the roof, windows, electrical, plumbing and any oil tank history, and get a full inspection.
05Trees and lot changes. Saanich regulates the removal of larger trees. If you plan to add on, build a garden suite or clear part of the lot, check the tree rules first.
06Permits. Additions, suites, decks and renovations should have permit records; unpermitted work can affect financing and insurance.
07Park traffic. Summer weekends bring beach traffic and parking near Beaver Beach and the Filter Beds. Consider the street you’re on.
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The everyday
Things to do in Beaver Lake: parks, trails and everyday errands
The regional park is the neighbourhood’s backyard.
Beaches
Beaver Beach
The regional park’s most popular family beach, with shallow, generally warm water and a playground.
Trailheads at the Filter Beds lead onto the multi-use loop around Elk and Beaver lakes.
Gardens
Horticulture Centre of the Pacific
Demonstration gardens and woodland trails at Glendale Gardens on Quayle Road, next to Beaver Lake.
Nature
Quick’s Bottom Park
A wetland nature park on the Colquitz River with a walking loop and birdwatching.
Errands
Royal Oak and Broadmead shopping
Groceries, pharmacy, banking, restaurants and coffee around the Royal Oak Shopping Centre and Broadmead Village.
Recreation
Saanich Commonwealth Place
Saanich’s aquatic and fitness centre on Elk Lake Drive, with a 50 m pool, dive tanks, a gym and fitness classes.
Schools serving Beaver Lake
Saanich is served by two school districts, Greater Victoria (SD61) and Saanich (SD63), and catchments follow the exact address. Families should confirm the assigned elementary, middle and secondary schools before writing an offer. Robin can confirm the catchment for any listing you’re considering, or check the district shown for the property in SaanichMap.
The details
Frequently asked questions
01Where is Beaver Lake?+
Beaver Lake is a semi-rural neighbourhood in the District of Saanich at the south end of Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park, near Royal Oak, about 15 to 20 minutes north of downtown Victoria, BC. On the MLS® it is the Beaver Lake subarea of Saanich West.
02How much does a home cost in Beaver Lake?+
From November 2025 to November 2026, Beaver Lake sales included detached houses $1.23M – $1.54M (median $1.36M) (VREB MLS® data).
03How long is the commute from Beaver Lake to downtown Victoria?+
About 15–20 minutes by car outside rush hour and 25–35 minutes at peak. Route 83 runs on West Saanich Road, and Royal Oak Exchange is a short drive.
04Is Beaver Lake walkable?+
Mostly no. Beaver Lake is car-dependent, though the regional park’s trails start on the doorstep and Royal Oak shops are a few minutes’ drive.
05Can you swim in Beaver Lake?+
Beaver Beach is the regional park’s most popular family beach. The CRD issues blue-green algae advisories for Beaver Lake when needed, and one remained in place as of February 2026, so check current status before swimming.
06What is the difference between Beaver Lake and Elk Lake?+
They share one regional park. Beaver Lake is the smaller southern lake with the family beach and sits closer to Royal Oak; Elk Lake is the larger northern lake with the rowing centre.
07What schools serve Beaver Lake?+
Saanich is served by two school districts, SD61 (Greater Victoria) and SD63 (Saanich), and catchments follow the exact address. Confirm the assigned schools for a specific home before writing an offer.
08Who is a good REALTOR® for Beaver Lake?+
Robin Scrimger, PREC, Team Lead of the New Chapter Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker Oceanside Real Estate, represents buyers and sellers across Saanich West. Reach Robin at 778-400-6047.
Robin Scrimger and the New Chapter Real Estate Team represent buyers and sellers across the Saanich West district, from lake and acreage properties to family homes, townhomes and condos.
Recent results from Robin’s transaction history
Property
Neighbourhood
Home type
Result
5748 West Saanich Rd
West Saanich
Detached home
Sold firm for $1,400,000 (pending), 8% over asking, in 22 days
6052 Bear Hill Rd
Elk Lake
Detached home
Sold
733 Miller Ave
Royal Oak
Detached home
Sold
259 Crease Ave
Gateway
Detached home
Sold for $863,000 in 16 days
746 Middleton St
Gorge
Detached home
Sold
938 Westing Rd
Portage Inlet
Detached home
Sold
9 transactions
Tillicum
Houses, townhomes and a condo
Sold
Updated November 2026.
Homes for sale
Find homes for sale in Beaver Lake
Thinking about buying or selling in Beaver Lake? Robin will walk the home with you, flag the issues that matter on this type of property before they become surprises, and pull recent comparable sales for the exact address. Call or text 778-400-6047 or email Robin@NewChapterRealty.ca.
