SAANICH EAST NEIGHBOURHOOD · BRITISH COLUMBIA

Swan Lake

Swan Lake makes sense for buyers who want a natural area close to central Saanich routes. The home’s actual walk to the sanctuary matters more than how close the roof looks from above.

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$1,319,800OCTOBER 2026 · REGIONAL SF CONTEXT

170+ acNATURE SANCTUARY

109 mCHRISTMAS HILL SUMMIT

Portfolio property at 105 4050 Douglas St, Swan Lake, Saanich East — 105 4050 Douglas St · Team Portfolio. Portfolio photograph; condition and availability may have changed.

THE STORY

Urban convenience
with a wild centre.

Walk the route to the sanctuary, including the crossings, and compare how the location works for your other daily destinations. On a low-lying lot, use part of the showing to look at drainage and where the garden sits relative to the road.

Housing ranges from older detached homes and suited bungalows to townhomes, condominiums and rental apartments. Streets nearer the sanctuary can feel tucked away; properties closer to McKenzie, Quadra, Blanshard or the highway trade quiet for direct access.

A little local history

Photographer Annie Girling settled beside Swan Lake with her family in 1912. Her images preserve a record of a landscape that later became part of the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary.

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WHERE YOU'LL FIND IT

Beside Uptown,
connected across the region.

Swan Lake lies in central Saanich around the lake and the lower slopes of Christmas Hill, close to McKenzie Avenue, Blanshard Street, Quadra Street and Highway 17. The Lochside Regional Trail passes through the wider area.

SouthUptown, downtown Victoria and the Galloping Goose

NorthMcKenzie, Royal Oak and the Peninsula

EastQuadra, Cedar Hill and Saanich East

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SAANICH EAST · OCTOBER 2026

Saanich East Region Valuation Changes

The HPI tool does not publish a separate Swan Lake single-family benchmark. The $1,319,800 figure is Saanich East regional context (+1.1% year over year), not a Swan Lake valuation. 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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Saanich East single-family

$1,319,800

September 2026

$1,309,500

October 2025

$1,305,200

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

Look at the building
and the land around it.

Swan Lake offers an appealing combination for buyers who want an urban base with a nature destination nearby. For detached homes, review drainage, perimeter systems, sewer service, suites, additions, electrical work and permits. For strata properties, examine depreciation reports, insurance, contingency funding, bylaws and upcoming projects. Near low ground, obtain property-specific flood and drainage information rather than relying on neighbourhood assumptions.

01Older detached homes and suited bungalows
02Townhomes and low-rise condominiums
03Purpose-built rental apartments
04Selective newer multi-family development

Patio entrance at 105 4050 Douglas Street in the Swan Lake neighbourhood — 105 4050 Douglas St · Team Portfolio. Portfolio photograph; condition and availability may have changed.

THE OUTDOORS

Wetland below,
Garry oak meadow above.

Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary protects more than 170 acres across two distinct ecosystems: the wetland around Swan Lake and the rocky oak-camas meadow of Christmas Hill. The lake loop and floating boardwalk offer gentler access, while the 109-metre summit rewards a rougher climb.

Conservation comes firstDomestic animals are prohibited except certified service animals. Stay on designated trails, do not run on the floating boardwalk, and give birds, wildflowers and restoration areas generous space.

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THE EVERYDAY

Nature at home,
the regional core nearby.

Uptown, Saanich Centre and Quadra–McKenzie place groceries, restaurants, professional services, transit and regional routes within close reach.

SANCTUARY

Swan Lake and Christmas Hill

Walk the wetland loop, visit the Nature House or climb through Garry oak habitat to the hilltop.

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TRAIL

Lochside Regional Trail

The regional walking and cycling spine connects south toward Victoria and north toward Sidney.

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SERVICES

Uptown and Saanich core

Shopping, dining, health services and major transit connections sit immediately beyond the residential streets.

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Current homes

Compare property type, sanctuary relationship, traffic exposure and drainage context.

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A CONSIDERED CHOICE

Is Swan Lake
your next chapter?

Swan Lake offers an appealing combination for buyers who want an urban base with a nature destination nearby. Compare a home’s route to the sanctuary and everyday services with the amount of property maintenance you want.

Proximity to a wetland calls for careful site comparison. A nature outlook does not guarantee quiet, private access or identical drainage conditions across the neighbourhood; inspect each address on its own merits.

Verify the trail entrance and the lot drainage

Proximity to the lake is useful when the route is straightforward. Check the public entrance and visit during wetter weather if possible. On a low-lying site, investigate drainage before valuing the yard or making plans for an addition.

THE DETAILS

Frequently
asked questions.

01Where is Swan Lake in Saanich East?+

02Is Swan Lake a swimming or boating lake?+

Treat Swan Lake as a nature sanctuary and follow its current visitor rules rather than assuming recreational lake use. Consult the sanctuary directly for access, boardwalk conditions and permitted activities.

Plan to enjoy the lake from the sanctuary’s designated trails and viewing areas. Check the sanctuary’s visitor information before heading out, especially if you are looking for an outing with a particular activity in mind.

03Does a home near Swan Lake automatically have wetland building restrictions?+

Restrictions depend on the specific site and proposal. Check municipal mapping, development requirements, watercourse setbacks and title information with Saanich before planning work or relying on redevelopment potential.

Proximity is a reason to check mapping and rules, not a parcel determination. Ask the District about the specific lot and proposed work. Drainage and environmental requirements should be reviewed separately from any general zoning answer.

04How close are Swan Lake homes to the nature sanctuary?+

Swan Lake is the name of the surrounding neighbourhood as well as the lake. The nature sanctuary has its own entrances, so the walk from nearby homes varies.

Check which public entrance you would use and walk the route from the front door. Busy crossings can matter more than the straight-line distance.

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YOUR MAIN SWAN LAKE 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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YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

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