SAANICH EAST NEIGHBOURHOOD · BRITISH COLUMBIA

Lake Hill

Lake Hill is a good comparison for buyers who want an established home and practical access across Saanich. The best address is often the one that makes the everyday trip easier.

$1,121,600OCTOBER 2026 · LOCAL SF BENCHMARK
CentralCROSS-TOWN ACCESS
LochsideREGIONAL TRAIL
Portfolio property at 4211 Leaf Hill Green, Lake Hill, Saanich East
4211 Leaf Hill Green · Team Portfolio. Portfolio photograph; condition and availability may have changed.
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THE STORY

Established streets
in a useful central position.

Walk the street before you decide what the map is telling you. Compare one home on a connector with another farther into the neighbourhood and spend time in both backyards. For an older home, a well-drained usable lot can be a better buy than more interior space on a noisier or less convenient block.

The neighbourhood includes post-war bungalows, split-levels, later family homes and a growing selection of attached housing. Mature landscaping and conventional lots are common, while proximity to main roads, schools and recreation changes noticeably from one pocket to another.

A little local history

The Lake Hill name reaches back to Kenneth McKenzie’s nineteenth-century farming activities in the wider area. Later subdivision replaced much of that landscape with residential streets and community facilities.

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WHERE YOU'LL FIND IT

Between Quadra,
Cedar Hill and the valley.

Lake Hill occupies central Saanich East north of the McKenzie corridor, extending toward Quadra Street and the Blenkinsop side. Cedar Hill Cross Road and McKenzie Avenue provide direct east–west connections across the municipality.

WestQuadra Street, Uptown and Highway 17
EastShelbourne, UVic and Gordon Head
TrailLochside Regional Trail north and south
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SAANICH EAST · OCTOBER 2026

Saanich East Region Valuation Changes

Lake Hill’s October 2026 single-family home price benchmark was $1,121,600 (-0.5% 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

Lake Hill single-family

$1,121,600
02

September 2026

$1,119,000
03

October 2025

$1,127,500

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

Solid foundations
and varied renovation histories.

Lake Hill is a practical place to begin if you want an established garden and straightforward connections across Saanich. Many homes reflect Saanich’s mid-century growth and may have seen several stages of updating. Review electrical and plumbing systems, perimeter drains, roof and envelope work, oil-tank history, sewer service, suite permits, tenancy, additions and any deferred maintenance hidden by cosmetic improvements.

  • 01Post-war bungalows and ranchers
  • 02Split-level and two-storey family homes
  • 03Renovated houses with secondary accommodation
  • 04Townhomes, condominiums and newer infill
Aerial view around 4211 Leaf Hill Green in Lake Hill
4211 Leaf Hill Green · Team Portfolio. Portfolio photograph; condition and availability may have changed.

THE OUTDOORS

Neighbourhood parks
and a regional trail connection.

Braefoot Park and Reynolds Park support soccer, lacrosse, play and community activity, while the Lochside Regional Trail provides a separated cycling and walking route through Saanich. The Blenkinsop Valley adds a nearby change of pace with open agricultural views.

Test the routes you will useAccess to the Lochside Trail, schools and shops can be excellent, but crossings, hills and traffic exposure vary. Walk or cycle the actual route from a prospective address before relying on a map distance.
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THE EVERYDAY

Convenience distributed
around the neighbourhood.

Lake Hill draws on several nearby service areas rather than one centre, including Saanich Centre, the Quadra–McKenzie corridor, Cedar Hill Cross Road and the Shelbourne district.

COMMUNITY

Braefoot Park Centre

Community rooms support the adjacent sports fields, lacrosse box and broader park activity.

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TRAIL

Lochside Regional Trail

A regional active-transportation route links central Victoria with the Saanich Peninsula.

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SERVICES

Saanich Centre and McKenzie

Groceries, library services, restaurants, schools and frequent transit are spread along nearby corridors.

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SEARCH

Current homes

Compare renovation depth, suite status, lot utility and road exposure alongside price.

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A CONSIDERED CHOICE

Is Lake Hill
your next chapter?

Lake Hill is a practical place to begin if you want an established garden and straightforward connections across Saanich. Look for the street and floor plan that make school, work and recreation fit into the same week.

A convenient location can mean different things on a quiet cul-de-sac and a connecting road. Compare traffic, walking routes and the cost of updating an older home before treating nearby listings as equivalent.

Try the ordinary trips before the weekend ones

Walk to the stop, school or park entrance you’d use most. Compare a home on a connecting road with one a block back and pay attention to backyard noise, crossings and how much of the lot is usable.

THE DETAILS

Frequently
asked questions.

01Where is Lake Hill in Saanich East?+

Lake Hill occupies central Saanich East north of the McKenzie corridor, extending toward Quadra Street and the Blenkinsop side. Cedar Hill Cross Road and McKenzie Avenue provide direct east–west connections across the municipality.

02Does Lake Hill mean a home has lake access?+

No. The neighbourhood name is not a promise of frontage or access to a lake. Confirm the actual property boundary, outlook and signed public routes before attaching value to a water-related description.

If proximity to water matters, find the public park or trail entrance you would use and walk there from the home.

03Is Lake Hill convenient for the Lochside Trail?+

The wider area has connections toward the Lochside corridor and Blenkinsop Valley. Check the exact entry point and route from the address, including crossings and gradients, rather than assuming every property sits beside the trail.

It depends on the route from the home. Check public entrances on the CRD map and ride or walk the connections, including any busy road crossings, before relying on the trail for commuting.

04How should families compare Lake Hill school options?+

Check the property’s public-school catchment and French immersion pathway directly with the relevant district. Then walk the school route and review programs with the school; proximity and a real-estate neighbourhood name do not establish placement.

Confirm each level of school by address and program with the district. Try the route on a school day so you can judge traffic, crossings and drop-off as well as proximity.

CONTINUE EXPLORING

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YOUR MAIN LAKE HILL 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

Let’s explore Lake Hill.

Tell Robin what you want from your next home. Request a shortlist or recent sold and pending comparables for the streets and property type you are considering.

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