SAANICH EAST NEIGHBOURHOOD · BRITISH COLUMBIA

Quadra

Quadra is one of the places to start when you want a more central Saanich address. Look at both the convenience of a main route and how the home feels once you close the front door.

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$999,800OCTOBER 2026 · LOCAL SF BENCHMARK

MixedHOUSING CHOICES

CentralREGIONAL ACCESS

Portfolio property at 304 1005 McKenzie Ave, Quadra, Saanich East — 304 1005 McKenzie Ave · Team Portfolio. Portfolio photograph; condition and availability may have changed.

THE STORY

Convenience first,
with more texture than expected.

Walk to a shop or stop from the property, then spend time on a residential street nearby. Condo and townhome buyers should compare the unit and building separately. Parking, storage and upcoming work can make two homes at similar prices very different purchases.

The housing range is broader than in many Saanich East neighbourhoods: detached bungalows, suites, duplexes, townhomes, condominiums and rental apartments all play a role. That variety creates entry points for different buyers, but comparisons need to stay within the correct housing form.

A little local history

Quadra’s residential neighbourhood grew through repeated subdivision of early farms. North Dairy Farm, established around 1845, is part of the history behind today’s central Saanich streets.

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WHERE YOU'LL FIND IT

At the Saanich core,
between Uptown and McKenzie.

Quadra occupies central Saanich East around the Quadra Street corridor, with quick connections to McKenzie Avenue, Saanich Road, Uptown and Highway 17. The neighbourhood here is distinct from the City of Victoria’s Quadra Village farther south.

SouthUptown, Hillside and downtown Victoria

NorthMcKenzie, Royal Oak and the Peninsula

EastCedar Hill, Shelbourne and Saanich East

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SAANICH EAST · OCTOBER 2026

Saanich East Region Valuation Changes

Quadra’s October 2026 single-family home price benchmark was $999,800 (+0.3% 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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Quadra single-family

$999,800

September 2026

$1,021,100

October 2025

$997,000

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

Choice is the strength;
comparison is the discipline.

Quadra suits buyers who put useful city connections and a range of housing choices ahead of a coastal address. For detached houses, review additions, suites, perimeter drainage, electrical and plumbing updates, sewer service, oil-tank history and permits. For strata homes, examine depreciation reports, insurance, contingency funding, bylaws, minutes, upcoming projects and whether the unit faces a major road.

01Postwar bungalows and detached family homes
02Duplexes and homes with secondary suites
03Townhomes and low-rise condominiums
04Purpose-built rental and newer apartment buildings

Portfolio property at 106 1016 Inverness Rd, Quadra, Saanich East — 106 1016 Inverness Rd · Team Portfolio. Portfolio photograph; condition and availability may have changed.

THE OUTDOORS

Parks for daily life
and a sanctuary close by.

Rutledge Park’s renewed playground, seasonal splash pad, accessible paths, picnic seating and year-round washroom make it a useful community space. Nearby Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary adds wetland, floating boardwalk and Garry oak meadow experiences in the middle of the urban area.

A nature sanctuary, not an off-leash parkAt Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, domestic animals are prohibited except certified service animals. Stay on trails and keep noise low around the floating boardwalk and bird habitat.

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THE EVERYDAY

Groceries, transit and services
woven into the neighbourhood.

Quadra’s practical advantage is proximity: many errands can be handled along Quadra Street, at Saanich Centre or around Uptown without crossing the region.

PARK

Rutledge Park

An accessible playground, splash pad, picnic areas, paved paths and community space serve the southern neighbourhood.

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NATURE

Swan Lake sanctuary

Wetland trails, a floating boardwalk, birdwatching and the Nature House create a close urban escape.

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PLANNING

Quadra–McKenzie

Saanich adopted a new long-term plan in July 2026 for housing, transit, active transportation and public space.

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Current homes

Compare like with like across detached, townhouse and condominium options.

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A CONSIDERED CHOICE

Is Quadra
your next chapter?

Quadra suits buyers who put useful city connections and a range of housing choices ahead of a coastal address. A well-chosen condo or home on a quieter street can offer a convenient base without a large garden commitment.

Road exposure and strata quality can change the experience more than the neighbourhood label. Visit at busy hours and compare the building’s maintenance and finances with the apartment’s finishings.

Buy for the block as well as the address

Compare walking routes and crossings along Quadra Street, then spend time on the side street where the home sits. For strata homes, check visitor parking, storage, insurance and planned work against comparable buildings.

THE DETAILS

Frequently
asked questions.

01Where is Quadra in Saanich East?+

02What is the difference between Quadra and High Quadra?+

Quadra is centred on the more southerly stretch of Quadra Street. High Quadra is farther north, where the grade and the routes to nearby shops can feel different.

See both if you’re weighing a more central address against a house or yard farther up the hill.

03What should I review when buying a Quadra condo?+

Review strata minutes, financial statements, contingency reserves, depreciation reporting, insurance and planned work. Check parking, storage, accessibility, noise and the bylaws that affect your intended use alongside the unit itself.

Read the minutes, depreciation report and insurance information, then locate the actual parking and storage. Compare monthly costs and planned work as carefully as the light or layout inside the unit.

04How could corridor planning affect a Quadra purchase?+

Consult Saanich’s current Quadra McKenzie Plan, zoning and active development applications for the address and surrounding sites. A planning designation is not the same as an approved development or a guarantee of what can be built.

Look up planning and applications for nearby parcels if traffic, light or a particular view matters. A plan sets direction. Confirm which specific proposals and approvals exist before deciding how a project might affect your home.

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YOUR MAIN QUADRA CONTACT

Robin Scrimger, REALTOR and New Chapter Real Estate Team lead

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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.

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YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Let’s explore Quadra.

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