Gateway Real Estate Townhomes and affordable houses by the Galloping Goose
One of the most affordable ways into a Saanich house, with new townhomes, the Galloping Goose Trail and Tillicum Centre close by, about 10–15 minutes from downtown Victoria. Prices, sales and what to check, from REALTOR® Robin Scrimger.
Gateway is a compact, practical neighbourhood in south Saanich West, around Harriet Road, Crease Avenue and the Galloping Goose Regional Trail, between Tillicum Centre and Burnside Road. Older houses on streets like Sims, Cadillac and Hampton mix with newer townhome projects on Whittier Avenue and Battleford Avenue, and some blocks border light industry.
Its biggest draw is value and location: Gateway had one of the lowest median detached prices in Saanich West this past year, and downtown, Uptown and the regional trail network are minutes away. One block can feel quite different from the next, so the street matters as much as the house.
Gateway at a glance
Gateway at a glance
Topic
Details
Municipality
District of Saanich
MLS® area
Saanich West › Gateway
Typical homes
Older detached houses, newer townhomes and a few condos
About 10–15 minutes off-peak; 20–25 minutes at rush hour
Walkability
Walkable to bikeable on many blocks
Transit
Frequent buses on Burnside and Tillicum; the Galloping Goose for cyclists
School district
Saanich is served by SD61 (Greater Victoria) and SD63 (Saanich); confirm catchment by address
Best for
First-time buyers, cyclists, investors, buyers who want a house close to town
Where you’ll find it
Gateway on the map
Start with the board’s Gateway outline. Compare the exact approach to a home with the routes you’d use toward Uptown, central Saanich or the West Shore.
Use the board map for real estate searches and SaanichMap for municipal property layers.
Getting around
How long is the commute from Gateway to downtown Victoria?
Gateway is one of the closest Saanich West neighbourhoods to downtown: about 10–15 minutes by car outside rush hour and 20–25 minutes at peak, via Burnside Road, Gorge Road or Douglas Street. By bike, the Galloping Goose runs straight downtown.
Approximate drive times from Gateway
Destination
Approximate drive time
Uptown
About 5 minutes
University of Victoria
About 15 minutes
Downtown Victoria
10–15 minutes (20–25 at peak)
Victoria International Airport
About 25 minutes
Swartz Bay ferry terminal
About 30 minutes
Walk Score, Bike Score and transit
Gateway is one of the more walkable and bikeable parts of Saanich West. Saanich as a whole averages a Walk Score of 40. Buses run along Burnside and Tillicum roads, and the Galloping Goose Regional Trail gives a car-free bike commute downtown.
Homes and prices
What types of homes are in Gateway?
Gateway mixes older houses with a growing supply of newer townhomes. 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
$675K – $1.63M
Older houses, many with suite or redevelopment potential. 11 sales in the past year, median $890K, 21 days on market.
Townhomes
$639K – $1.07M
Newer townhome projects, including Whittier Avenue and Battleford Avenue. 11 sales in the past year, median $900K, 23 days on market.
Condos
$410K – $560K
Condos on Harriet Road. 3 sales in the past year, median $470K, 31 days on market.
Gateway real estate market: November 2025 – November 2026
Gateway market snapshot, Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026
Measure
Gateway
Sales, sold and pending
25 (11 detached houses, 11 townhomes, 3 condos)
Detached houses: median price, range
$890,000; $675,000 – $1,625,000
Detached houses: median days on market, average sale-to-list
21 days; 98%
Townhomes: median price, range
$899,900; $638,500 – $1,074,900
Townhomes: median days on market, average sale-to-list
23 days; 99%
Condos: median price, range
$470,000; $409,900 – $560,000
Condos: median days on market, average sale-to-list
31 days; 98%
Saanich West benchmarks, Oct 2026
Single family $1,023,500 (−4.8% year over year); townhome $755,600; condo $505,500
Robin’s read: Gateway saw 25 sales this past year: 11 detached houses, 11 townhomes, 3 condos. Detached homes sold at a $890K median after 21 days, at 98% of asking on average. 12 of 25 sales closed at or above asking, and the quickest sold within days of listing. Gateway is Saanich West’s value entry point for houses, and new townhomes give first-time buyers an alternative to a condo.
Recent Gateway sales
Recent Gateway sales, Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026
Property type
Sales
Median price
Price range
Median days on market
Average sale-to-list
Detached houses
11
$890,000
$675,000 – $1,625,000
21
98%
Townhomes
11
$899,900
$638,500 – $1,074,900
23
99%
Condos
3
$470,000
$409,900 – $560,000
31
98%
25 sales is too many to list here. Ask Robin for the full address-level list for the type of home you’re considering. Includes pending sales (sold firm, conditions removed, not yet transferred).
How Gateway 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. Gateway was one of Saanich West’s most affordable detached markets this past year.
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 Gateway?
These are the items that most often change a buyer’s decision, or the price, in Gateway.
01Street by street. Some blocks sit next to light industry or busy arterials. Walk the street at different times of day.
02Strata documents. For condos and townhomes, review the minutes, depreciation report, contingency reserve fund and any special levies before removing subjects.
03Building 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.
04Suites and garden suites. Saanich allows secondary suites and garden suites in many single-family zones, subject to rules and permits. Confirm the zoning, and that any existing suite is permitted, before counting on rental income.
05New construction. For new townhomes, check the home warranty coverage, the builder’s track record and the strata budget.
06Permits. Additions, suites, decks and renovations should have permit records; unpermitted work can affect financing and insurance.
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The everyday
Things to do in Gateway: parks, trails and everyday errands
Trails, shopping and recreation are minutes away.
Trails
Galloping Goose and Lochside trails
The region’s cycling spine. The two trails meet at the Switch Bridge near Uptown, linking downtown, the Saanich Peninsula and the West Shore.
Errands
Tillicum Centre
A full-service shopping centre on Tillicum Road with groceries, a cinema, restaurants and everyday services.
Recreation
G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre
Saanich’s ice arenas and recreation programs on Tillicum Road, next to Tillicum Centre.
Errands
Uptown and Mayfair
Large-format shopping, grocery stores and restaurants at Uptown, with Mayfair Shopping Centre just to the south.
Nature
Cuthbert Holmes Park
Forest trails along the Colquitz River where it meets Portage Inlet, right beside Tillicum Centre.
Waterfront
Gorge Waterway
Waterfront paths along Gorge Road West, paddling on the Gorge, and a popular swimming area at Gorge Park across the water.
Schools serving Gateway
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 Gateway?+
Gateway is a neighbourhood in the District of Saanich around Harriet Road, Crease Avenue and the Galloping Goose Regional Trail, near Tillicum Centre, about 10 to 15 minutes from downtown Victoria, BC. On the MLS® it is the Gateway subarea of Saanich West.
02How much does a home cost in Gateway?+
From November 2025 to November 2026, Gateway sales included detached houses $675K – $1.63M (median $890K); townhomes $639K – $1.07M (median $900K); condos $410K – $560K (median $470K) (VREB MLS® data).
03How long is the commute from Gateway to downtown Victoria?+
About 10–15 minutes by car outside rush hour and 20–25 minutes at peak. Frequent buses on Burnside and Tillicum; the Galloping Goose for cyclists.
04Is Gateway walkable?+
Many blocks are. Tillicum Centre, Uptown and the Galloping Goose Trail are close, though walkability varies street by street.
05Is Gateway affordable?+
Relative to Saanich, yes. Gateway had one of the lowest median detached prices in Saanich West between November 2025 and November 2026, at $890,000.
06What schools serve Gateway?+
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.
07Who is a good REALTOR® for Gateway?+
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, including 259 Crease Avenue in Gateway. Reach Robin at 778-400-6047.
Thinking about buying or selling in Gateway? 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.
