SAANICH EAST NEIGHBOURHOOD · BRITISH COLUMBIA

High Quadra

High Quadra is a place to compare an established residential setting with convenient regional routes. The hill can give one home light and outlook and another a driveway or walk that takes more effort.

$1,262,500OCTOBER 2026 · LOCAL SF BENCHMARK
ElevatedRIDGE SETTING
CentralREGIONAL ACCESS
Portfolio property at 4066 Nicholson Crt, High Quadra, Saanich East
4066 Nicholson Crt · Team Portfolio. Portfolio photograph; condition and availability may have changed.
01
THE STORY

A higher outlook
in central Saanich.

View a few streets on both sides of the hill before you decide what you’re paying for. Look where the afternoon sun reaches, where the street noise travels and how easy it is to pull out at a busy time. A short route to shops can feel quite different on foot.

Many streets developed later than Saanich’s post-war core, with two-storey family homes, split-levels, townhomes and pockets of newer infill. Elevation can bring light and outlooks, but slope, retaining work, driveway grade and wind exposure deserve careful attention.

A little local history

The wider North Quadra area moved from dairy farms to major suburban development beginning in the mid-1950s. Its surviving rock outcrops and treed slopes remain important parts of the neighbourhood landscape.

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WHERE YOU'LL FIND IT

On the ridge,
between Quadra and Blenkinsop.

High Quadra sits north of McKenzie Avenue and east of Quadra Street, extending toward the Blenkinsop Valley side. Royal Oak and Broadmead lie to the north, while Christmas Hill and the Saanich core are immediately south.

SouthMcKenzie Avenue, Uptown and central Victoria
NorthRoyal Oak, Broadmead and Highway 17
EastBlenkinsop, Shelbourne and Saanich East
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SAANICH EAST · OCTOBER 2026

Saanich East Region Valuation Changes

High Quadra’s October 2026 single-family home price benchmark was $1,262,500 (+1.0% year over year). 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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01

High Quadra single-family

$1,262,500
02

September 2026

$1,247,100
03

October 2025

$1,249,400

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.

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THE HOMES

Family homes
shaped by the terrain.

High Quadra is appealing when a central position and an elevated residential setting are priorities. The neighbourhood includes late-century detached homes, split-level plans, renovated residences and attached housing. Review drainage, slope stability, retaining walls, driveway access, foundation and envelope work, suite permits, sewer information, oil-tank history and any premium attributed to a view.

  • 01Two-storey detached family homes
  • 02Split-level and late-century residences
  • 03Renovated homes with secondary accommodation
  • 04Townhomes and newer infill pockets
Portfolio property at 26 4253 Dieppe Rd, High Quadra, Saanich East
26 4253 Dieppe Rd · Team Portfolio. Portfolio photograph; condition and availability may have changed.

THE OUTDOORS

Urban nature
just below the ridge.

Christmas Hill, part of the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, protects a rocky oak-meadow ecosystem and provides a distinctive walking destination near the neighbourhood’s southern side. Beckwith Park and smaller Saanich parks add playgrounds, fields and everyday green space nearby.

Respect a sensitive landscapeChristmas Hill is a nature sanctuary rather than a general off-leash park. Stay on designated trails, follow posted rules and protect the oak-meadow habitat and wildlife.
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THE EVERYDAY

Residential calm,
regional convenience.

High Quadra’s strongest practical advantage is access: groceries, recreation, schools and several major employment areas are spread around it rather than concentrated in one village centre.

NATURE

Christmas Hill

A protected rocky oak-meadow landscape offers trails and a remarkable urban nature connection.

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PARK

Beckwith Park

Fields, playground space, courts and Beckwith Pond create a broad community recreation destination nearby.

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SHOPPING

Royal Oak and Uptown

Two major shopping and service areas sit to the north-west and south-west of the neighbourhood.

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A CONSIDERED CHOICE

Is High Quadra
your next chapter?

High Quadra is appealing when a central position and an elevated residential setting are priorities. Focus on a comfortable arrival, good main-floor living and the outlook from rooms you use most.

An impressive ridge setting may come with stairs, retaining walls or a demanding driveway. Buyers who need easy access should test the entire route from vehicle to bedroom and garden, rather than relying on interior photographs.

Compare both sides of the hill

Drive the route you would use at peak hours and visit each yard at the same time of day. Check driveway pitch, retaining walls and traffic sound. A stronger view can come with a less convenient walk.

THE DETAILS

Frequently
asked questions.

01Where is High Quadra in Saanich East?+

High Quadra sits north of McKenzie Avenue and east of Quadra Street, extending toward the Blenkinsop Valley side. Royal Oak and Broadmead lie to the north, while Christmas Hill and the Saanich core are immediately south.

02Does a High Quadra address guarantee a view?+

No. Elevation alone does not establish a clear or protected outlook. Visit the property, assess trees and neighbouring sites, and investigate any view-related title restrictions or development assumptions.

Check the view from the rooms you will use, then look at the land between the home and the outlook. If future construction would materially change your decision, research the neighbouring parcels before buying.

03What should I inspect on a sloping High Quadra lot?+

Consider drainage, retaining structures, driveway grade and access for future repairs. Obtain appropriate professional advice on significant slope or structural concerns and review permits for past work.

Look for how water moves down the lot, who maintains any retaining walls and how you would use the driveway on a wet day. Ask for wall and drainage records and seek a specialist opinion if anything looks uncertain.

04How close is High Quadra to shopping and regional routes?+

The area connects toward Quadra Street, McKenzie Avenue, Royal Oak and the highway network. Compare the exact route at the times you travel; quiet interior streets and homes beside connecting roads offer different daily experiences.

Try the route to your regular grocery store, highway connection or bus stop at the time you’ll use it. The useful comparison is from the driveway to the destination, including crossings and turns.

CONTINUE EXPLORING

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YOUR MAIN HIGH QUADRA CONTACT

Robin Scrimger, REALTOR and New Chapter Real Estate Team lead

Meet Robin Scrimger

Personal Real Estate Corporation · REALTOR® & Team Lead
New Chapter Real Estate Team
Coldwell Banker Oceanside Real Estate

Talk with Robin about the streets, homes and practical details that fit your plans. Ask for recent sold and pending comparables for your preferred property type and neighbourhood.

Call Robin: 778-400-6047 · Email Robin

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YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

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