SAANICH EAST NEIGHBOURHOOD · BRITISH COLUMBIA

Blenkinsop

Blenkinsop feels like countryside inside the city. The open valley and larger parcels are the draw, and the way each piece of land can actually be used is the deciding factor.

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$1,319,800OCTOBER 2026 · REGIONAL SF CONTEXT

ValleyRURAL CHARACTER

LochsideREGIONAL TRAIL

THE STORY

A working valley
inside the city.

Spend time walking the parcel before deciding how much space it gives you. A field, a low wet corner and a well-drained area near the house all offer different possibilities. The daily trade is equally concrete. The Lochside Trail is close by, while groceries, school and other errands may still involve a drive.

Housing is dispersed rather than uniform. Modest older houses, updated rural homes, substantial estates and agricultural properties can all appear in the same search, which makes land use, servicing and property-specific evidence more important than a neighbourhood average.

A little local history

The valley’s agricultural history includes dairy farms, mixed crops and nurseries. The railway corridor through the valley later became part of the Lochside Regional Trail, keeping its rural landscape connected with the city.

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WHERE YOU'LL FIND IT

Between Cedar Hill
and the Broadmead side.

Blenkinsop follows the valley north from McKenzie Avenue, centred around Blenkinsop Road and the lake. Cedar Hill and Gordon Head sit to the east, while Broadmead and Royal Oak lie to the west and north-west.

TrailLochside Regional Trail north and south

SouthMcKenzie Avenue and central Saanich

NorthRoyal Oak, Broadmead and Cordova Bay routes

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SAANICH EAST · OCTOBER 2026

Saanich East Region Valuation Changes

The HPI tool does not publish a separate Blenkinsop single-family benchmark. The $1,319,800 figure is Saanich East regional context (+1.1% year over year), not a Blenkinsop valuation. Compare recent sold and pending homes of the same type and setting, then account for condition, land, servicing and any coastal exposure. A modelled typical home is different from an individual property.

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Saanich East single-family

$1,319,800

September 2026

$1,309,500

October 2025

$1,305,200

Source: Victoria Home Price Index. SF-All benchmark series, checked November 4, 2026. These are modelled typical-home values, not medians, appraisals or 12-month Matrix statistics.

THE HOMES

Rural properties
need rural due diligence.

Blenkinsop suits buyers who want land to be part of daily life: room for gardening, a rural outlook and a connection to the valley’s working landscape. Beyond the house, review zoning, Agricultural Land Reserve status where applicable, water and sewer service, wells or septic systems, drainage, flood and wetland context, outbuilding permits, access, easements and farm-use implications. A residential inspection alone is rarely the whole picture.

01Older homes on larger parcels
02Updated rural and estate properties
03Agricultural and nursery land
04A small number of conventional residential pockets

THE OUTDOORS

The lake, the trail
and a long horizon.

The Lochside Regional Trail crosses Blenkinsop Lake on a trestle and continues through the valley toward the Saanich Peninsula. It is a practical cycling route as well as a place to see wetlands, birds, farmland and the profile of PKOLS (Mount Douglas).

A shared working landscapeStay on public routes, give farm vehicles room, keep dogs controlled and respect agricultural operations, wildlife habitat and private property.

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THE EVERYDAY

Rural calm,
urban access.

Blenkinsop feels removed, yet McKenzie Avenue, Royal Oak, Broadmead and the Shelbourne corridor place groceries, schools, recreation and city services within reach.

TRAIL

Lochside Regional Trail

A regional cycling and walking spine links Victoria with the Saanich Peninsula.

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LOCAL

Farm stands and nurseries

Seasonal produce, plants and agricultural businesses are part of the valley’s living identity.

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NATURE

Blenkinsop Lake

Wetland habitat and lake views are best experienced from signed public trail and park locations.

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Current properties

Search broadly, then verify land use and servicing before comparing price.

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A CONSIDERED CHOICE

Is Blenkinsop
your next chapter?

Blenkinsop suits buyers who want land to be part of daily life: room for gardening, a rural outlook and a connection to the valley’s working landscape. Judge an acreage by its usable land and lawful uses as carefully as its house.

A large property can bring drainage, access, servicing and agricultural obligations that a conventional urban lot does not. Buyers wanting a simple, low-maintenance home should compare the work and ongoing costs before choosing acreage.

Buy the land for the use you can confirm

Start with the survey, permitted uses and the land’s agricultural status. Then find the usable ground and verify water, wastewater and access for any buildings you would rely on. A smaller parcel with a better layout may serve you better than more acres on paper.

THE DETAILS

Frequently
asked questions.

01Where is Blenkinsop in Saanich East?+

02Can I use a Blenkinsop acreage for any business or additional home?+

Do not assume so. Confirm zoning, Agricultural Land Reserve status where applicable, permitted uses and any required approvals. Lot size or an existing outbuilding does not establish permission for a business, suite or additional residence.

Start with the District and, where applicable, the Agricultural Land Commission. Describe the exact use you intend and ask what approvals and servicing it needs before pricing the purchase around it.

03Are Blenkinsop properties on wells and septic?+

Servicing must be checked by address. Ask for records of the actual water supply and wastewater system, maintenance and inspections; investigate capacity for your intended use before relying on a city address.

Request written service information and any available well or onsite wastewater records. If private systems are present, arrange the relevant inspections and ask what capacity would be needed for your plans.

04Can I access Blenkinsop Lake from the Lochside Trail?+

The Lochside Regional Trail crosses the lake on a trestle and offers public views of the wetland. Stay on signed public routes and respect farms, habitat and private land; a trail beside a property is not private lake access.

Treat the trail as a public route through the valley. Use designated access and stay on public paths. A lake view from the trail is a separate experience from legal access to the water.

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YOUR MAIN BLENKINSOP CONTACT

Robin Scrimger, REALTOR and New Chapter Real Estate Team lead

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Personal Real Estate Corporation · REALTOR® & Team Lead
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