SAANICH EAST NEIGHBOURHOOD · BRITISH COLUMBIA

Mount Tolmie

Mount Tolmie offers a choice between outlook and ease of getting around. Tour an upper street and a lower street together and see which fits the way you spend a normal week.

$1,131,100OCTOBER 2026 · LOCAL SF BENCHMARK
1.5 km+PARK TRAILS
120 mSUMMIT ELEVATION
Coastal and city outlook from Mount Tolmie Park
Coastal and city outlook from Mount Tolmie Park. JustSomePics · CC BY-SA 4.0. Display cropped to fit; photograph otherwise unchanged.
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THE STORY

Views on the hill,
connection at its edges.

A view is valuable when you can see it from the spaces you use. A gentler walk to UVic, a shop or a bus stop can matter just as much. At the top of the hill, take time to inspect grade, parking and how the home meets the slope.

The housing mix includes mid-century bungalows, split-levels and substantial view homes, together with condos, townhomes and apartments closer to the main roads. Elevation can bring exceptional outlook, but not every address has the same light, access or privacy.

A little local history

Mount Tolmie’s park reserve dates to 1891 and expanded through later land purchases and donations. Its summit viewpoints, Garry oak landscape and restoration work remain central to the neighbourhood’s identity.

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WHERE YOU'LL FIND IT

Above Richmond Road,
between UVic and Shelbourne.

Mount Tolmie surrounds the hill and extends through residential streets between the University of Victoria side, Cedar Hill Cross Road, Shelbourne Street and the Jubilee edge.

SouthJubilee, Royal Jubilee Hospital and downtown
WestShelbourne, Cedar Hill and central Saanich
EastUVic, Henderson and Oak Bay
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SAANICH EAST · OCTOBER 2026

Saanich East Region Valuation Changes

Mount Tolmie’s October 2026 single-family home price benchmark was $1,131,100 (+1.1% 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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Mount Tolmie single-family

$1,131,100
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September 2026

$1,118,400
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October 2025

$1,118,600

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

Mid-century foundations
and outlook-driven choices.

Choose Mount Tolmie when you want a central base with a hilltop walk and campus connections nearby. On hillside properties, compare what is visible today with what is protected long term. Review drainage, retaining structures, driveway grade, foundations, decks, sewer service, renovation permits, oil-tank history and tree constraints, as well as noise exposure closer to Richmond and Shelbourne.

  • 01Mid-century bungalows and split-levels
  • 02View-oriented detached homes
  • 03Townhomes and condominiums near major roads
  • 04Purpose-built rental and apartment buildings
Walking trail in Mount Tolmie Park
Walking trail in Mount Tolmie Park. John Newcomb · CC BY 3.0. Display cropped to fit; photograph otherwise unchanged.

THE OUTDOORS

A small mountain
with a wide horizon.

Mount Tolmie Park has more than 1,500 metres of trails through Garry oak meadow and rocky slopes. Summit viewpoints take in Saanich, Victoria, the Olympic Mountains, San Juan Islands, Mount Baker and PKOLS.

Protect a rare Garry oak ecosystemStay on designated trails, leave wildflowers undisturbed and cycle only on paved roads. The park’s shallow soils and exposed meadow habitat are particularly vulnerable to trampling.
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THE EVERYDAY

A residential hill
inside a useful urban network.

UVic, schools, Royal Jubilee Hospital and the Shelbourne corridor are all close, making the neighbourhood practical for several stages of life.

PARK

Mount Tolmie summit

Walk rocky trails, pause in the Garry oak meadow and look across the region from multiple viewpoints.

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CAMPUS

University of Victoria

The university’s campus, libraries, athletics and cultural programming are close to the eastern side.

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SHOPPING

Shelbourne corridor

Groceries, cafés, restaurants, health services and frequent transit run along the neighbourhood’s western side.

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A CONSIDERED CHOICE

Is Mount Tolmie
your next chapter?

Choose Mount Tolmie when you want a central base with a hilltop walk and campus connections nearby. Decide whether you value an elevated outlook or easier access on the lower streets; both can be appealing for different routines.

The same hill that creates views can add stairs, driveway grade and a steeper walk home. Test the route yourself and assess the upkeep of an older home alongside the setting.

Check what stands between the house and the outlook

Visit in good light and see where the view starts from the rooms and yard. Look at adjoining parcels, access and maintenance before paying extra for an outlook. If walking to class or transit matters more, test that route first.

THE DETAILS

Frequently
asked questions.

01Where is Mount Tolmie in Saanich East?+

Mount Tolmie surrounds the hill and extends through residential streets between the University of Victoria side, Cedar Hill Cross Road, Shelbourne Street and the Jubilee edge.

02Can I cycle on the trails in Mount Tolmie Park?+

Saanich directs cycling to paved roads within the park. Use designated walking trails respectfully and check current park guidance, closures and conditions before visiting.

Check the District’s current park rules and posted signs for cycling. For a bike commute, map a public road or designated route independently of the park’s walking trails.

03Does a Mount Tolmie view have legal protection?+

A view alone does not establish a protected right. Review title restrictions, trees and neighbouring development possibilities, and assess the outlook from the rooms you would use rather than from a single marketing photograph.

Treat the view as it exists today until you can verify any protection. Look at title, neighbouring parcels and relevant planning information if a change in outlook would affect the purchase.

04Should I choose an uphill or lower-street Mount Tolmie home?+

Compare stairs, driveway access and the return walk from shops or transit with the value of an outlook. Buyers needing easier daily access should inspect the whole route into and through the home.

Start with the trip you make most and test it from both properties. If a hill changes whether you’ll walk, that is a real difference in the purchase. If you value the outlook more, inspect access and maintenance costs before deciding.

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YOUR MAIN MOUNT TOLMIE 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 Mount Tolmie.

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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