SAANICH EAST NEIGHBOURHOOD · BRITISH COLUMBIA

Sunnymead

Sunnymead is worth a look if quiet residential streets are the main appeal and you’re comfortable planning errands around the location. Compare it with nearby Cordova Bay if walking to the shore is a priority.

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$1,451,600OCTOBER 2026 · LOCAL SF BENCHMARK

6 ha+MCMINN PARK

29 kmLOCHSIDE TRAIL

THE STORY

Calm streets,
useful connections.

Try your usual grocery and school trips from a candidate street, then walk to the nearest park you would actually use. Established yards vary in sun, drainage and how much work they need. Take those differences seriously before choosing on interior size alone.

Most homes date from the late 1970s through the 1990s, including split-levels, two-storey houses and ranchers, with renovations and selective newer construction layered in. Floor plans and lot shapes vary, but attached garages and practical family space are common.

A little local history

Sunnymead forms part of the wider Cordova Bay landscape, where agricultural and coastal uses were followed by residential growth. McMinn Park and its creek-side paths remain local green-space anchors.

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WHERE YOU'LL FIND IT

Between Broadmead
and Cordova Bay.

Sunnymead sits east of the Patricia Bay Highway and north of Broadmead, near Royal Oak Drive, Cordova Bay Road and Lochside Drive. Highway access is convenient, while the coast and Cordova Bay Village remain only a short trip away.

SouthBroadmead, Royal Oak and central Saanich

NorthCordova Bay, Mount Newton and the Peninsula

WestHighway 17, Uptown and downtown Victoria

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SAANICH EAST · OCTOBER 2026

Saanich East Region Valuation Changes

Sunnymead’s October 2026 single-family home price benchmark was $1,451,600 (+1.9% 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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Sunnymead single-family

$1,451,600

September 2026

$1,444,800

October 2025

$1,424,900

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

Later-century homes
now entering renewal years.

Sunnymead suits buyers who want a settled residential setting with room for home life and outdoor time nearby. Many properties are reaching the stage where original windows, roofs, decks, drainage, heating and interior systems may need replacement. Review permits, envelope work, poly-B plumbing where relevant, electrical service, sewer connections and any history of water intrusion.

01Two-storey detached family homes
02Split-level houses and ranchers
03Renovated later twentieth-century residences
04Limited townhome and newer infill options nearby

THE OUTDOORS

A neighbourhood park
with a regional trail connection.

McMinn Park offers a playground, zip line, picnic areas, tennis, dedicated pickleball courts, sport courts and a family-oriented bike skills area. It sits close to the 29-kilometre Lochside Regional Trail, creating a useful walking and cycling connection through Saanich and north toward Sidney.

Know the difference between park and trailMcMinn’s activity areas have posted hours and rules; the Lochside Trail is a shared regional route. Keep right, control speed, yield to people walking and take extra care at road crossings.

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THE EVERYDAY

Residential by design,
well supplied around the edges.

Broadmead Village, Royal Oak, Cordova Bay and the highway corridor place groceries, restaurants, schools, recreation and regional transit within an easy drive or cycle.

PARK

McMinn Park

Play, picnic, pickleball, tennis and bike skills make this an unusually versatile local park.

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TRAIL

Lochside Regional Trail

A 29-kilometre walking and cycling route connects Saanich with Central Saanich, Sidney and Swartz Bay.

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COMMUNITY

Cordova Bay

Village shops, cafés, the beach and community programs add daily life beyond the residential streets.

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Current homes

Compare renovation depth, systems, road exposure and lot usability alongside price.

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A CONSIDERED CHOICE

Is Sunnymead
your next chapter?

Sunnymead suits buyers who want a settled residential setting with room for home life and outdoor time nearby. Compare the garden, light and route to McMinn Park with the layout you need inside.

Do not assume every address is an easy walk to the beach or shops. Check the route and grades, and give drainage and the condition of an older house the same attention as its landscaping.

Check whether the quiet setting fits your daily trips

Walk the connection to the public trail or park you expect to use, then try the school and grocery trips at their usual times. On a larger established lot, look at tree maintenance, drainage and the usable part of the yard.

THE DETAILS

Frequently
asked questions.

01Where is Sunnymead in Saanich East?+

02How does Sunnymead compare with Cordova Bay?+

Sunnymead is mainly residential and close enough to use many of the same shops and parks as Cordova Bay. Cordova Bay gives you more streets to consider if you want to live nearer the shore.

Try the walk to the beach from both homes. The return trip and the crossings may make the choice clearer than the distance on a map.

03What outdoor space is near Sunnymead homes?+

McMinn Park provides a local green-space connection, with paths through its creek-side landscape. Check the actual entrance, facilities and walking route from a property through Saanich’s park information.

Use the District park map to identify the nearest public route. If you will walk with children or a dog, test the grade, crossings and any seasonal access rules from the actual address.

04How should I compare Sunnymead homes near a creek or low-lying land?+

Review drainage, watercourse information, flood or environmental considerations and any development restrictions affecting the site. Ask for inspections and records rather than inferring ground conditions from a dry-weather visit.

Look at where water leaves the lot, ask about past drainage work and check current mapping for any restrictions before planning a change. If you’re concerned, visit after rain and ask a specialist to assess the site.

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YOUR MAIN SUNNYMEAD CONTACT

Robin Scrimger, REALTOR and New Chapter Real Estate Team lead

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

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