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257 Belleville Street Condos / Neighbourhood guide

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257 Belleville Street Condos
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
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By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic

01 / THE SETTING

257 Belleville Street Condos location:
Victoria.

Located within the Greater Victoria metropolitan area, James Bay is a neighbourhood within Victoria, British Columbia.

257 Belleville St., Victoria, BC V8V 1X1, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Victoria

257 Belleville St., Victoria, BC V8V 1X1, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

James Bay

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

James Bay has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Although this neighbourhood is not known for its lively atmosphere, the vibe can still be quite dynamic around its busier streets, and finding one of the about 20 nightlife venues is very easy since they are generally situated in very convenient locations. James Bay is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. It is very easy to reach public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to check out.

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Getting around

James Bay will please property owners that use various modes of transportation. Most houses for sale in this area are located in areas that are very conducive to pedestrians; many daily needs can be met without a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses nearby. Active people will also value the very cycling-friendly character of James Bay. In particular, there are a fair number of bike lanes. James Bay is rather transit friendly as a consequence of about 30 nearby bus lines. Driving is also a reasonably good transportation option in James Bay because it is usually not too bothersome to park.

Everyday essentials

It is frequently practical for property owners in James Bay to purchase general and specialty groceries by walking. Furthermore, those who enjoy eating in restaurants or cafes will have a fair number of options in this area, for example on Government Street. It is also easy to access a selection of clothing stores on foot. With respect to education, it is a rather short walk to reach schools and daycares from any location in James Bay.

Local character

James Bay has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Although this neighbourhood is not known for its lively atmosphere, the vibe can still be quite dynamic around its busier streets, and finding one of the about 20 nightlife venues is very easy since they are generally situated in very convenient locations. James Bay is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. It is very easy to reach public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to check out.

Surrounding homes

In James Bay, about 45% of buildings are small apartment buildings, whereas the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Renters occupy around two thirds of the dwellings in James Bay whereas the remainder are occupied by owners. This neighbourhood experienced its biggest building boom in the 1960s and 1970s, so most of the available homes are from this time period.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

257 Belleville Street Condos
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

3.6/ 5

At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Victoria: 4.2 / 5

Elementary schools

4.1/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Victoria: 4.5 / 5

Public transit

2.9/ 5

Transit is available for most trips

Victoria: 2.9 / 5

Groceries

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Victoria: 2.9 / 5

Wellness

3.6/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Victoria: 3.7 / 5

Restaurants

4.3/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Victoria: 3.1 / 5

Walking

4.3/ 5

Large number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is typically practical

Victoria: 4.1 / 5

Cycling

4.0/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Victoria: 3.7 / 5

Driving

3.1/ 5

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Victoria: 2.6 / 5

Vibrancy

2.1/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

Victoria: 2.2 / 5

Shopping

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Victoria: 3.3 / 5

Childcare

4.9/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Victoria: 2.8 / 5

Nightlife

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Victoria: 2.4 / 5

Cafés

4.7/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Victoria: 2.6 / 5

Quiet

4.2/ 5

Very few sources of noise nearby

Victoria: 4.0 / 5

Parks

5.0/ 5

Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Victoria: 5.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

257 Belleville Street Condos nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

185 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

16 places
Elementary school648 m

James Bay Community

140 Oswego St

K-5 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school724 m

Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry

100-808 Douglas St

9-12 · early french immersion, core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school867 m

South Park Family School

508 Douglas St

K-5 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school / High school1.3 km

Christ Church Cathedral School

912 Vancouver St

K-8 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school1.6 km

Victoria West Elementary

750 Front St

K-5 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school / High school2.1 km

Selkirk Montessori School

2970 Jutland Rd

K-8 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school / High school2.2 km

Victor-Brodeur

637 Head St

K-12 · regular, nlc · Conseil scolaire francophone

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Elementary school2.2 km

Beausoleil

1415 Andrews Ave

K-6 · Conseil scolaire francophone

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Elementary school2.2 km

George Jay Elementary

1118 Princess Ave

K-5 · early french immersion, core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school2.2 km

Sir James Douglas Elementary

401 Moss St

K-5 · early french immersion, core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school / High school2.2 km

Central Middle School

1280 Fort St

6-8 · francophone, early french immersion, core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school2.3 km

Victoria High

1260 Grant St

9-12 · early french immersion, core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school2.4 km

Sj Burnside Education Centre

3130 Jutland Rd

9-12 · Greater Victoria School District

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High school2.4 km

Esquimalt High School

847 Colville Rd

9-12 · early french immersion, core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school2.7 km

VI School of Innovation and Inquiry

1307 Hillside Ave

5-8 · Greater Victoria School District

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High school2.9 km

Oak and Orca Bioregional School

2738 Higgins Street

K-12 · Greater Victoria School District

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

57 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

52 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

James Bay
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at 257 Belleville Street Condos. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$121,183

Residents in the study area

1,821

Owner households

39.3%

Commute on foot

29.6%

Population age

0 to 4
2.5%
5 to 9
2.2%
10 to 14
2.4%
15 to 19
2.0%
20 to 34
20.3%
35 to 49
16.3%
50 to 64
19.4%
65 to 79
25.6%
80 and over
9.4%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
45.3%
Apartment 1-4 floors
36.1%
Row houses
9.1%
Single detached
4.9%
Semi detached
2.5%
Duplex
2.0%

Household composition

Single person
55.1%
Multi person
4.7%
Single family
40.1%
Multi family
0.1%

Commute mode

Car
46.3%
Foot
29.6%
Public transit
10.9%
Bicycle
9.6%
Other
3.7%
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Income

Average household income
$121,183
Average individual income
$59,849

Total

Total individuals
1,821

Owners vs Renters

Renters
60.7%
Owners
39.3%

Official language knowledge

English only
86.9%
English and French
12.5%
Other
0.5%
French only
0.1%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
7.8%
High school
24.3%
Trade certificate
6.2%
College certificate
19.8%
University certificate
2.1%
Bachelor degree
27.8%
Post graduate degree
12.1%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.5

Mother tongue

English
89.0%
French
2.4%
English and non-official language(s)
1.9%
Spanish
1.4%
German
1.2%
Mandarin
0.9%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.6%
Korean
0.5%
Japanese
0.5%
Dutch
0.5%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.4%
Russian
0.3%
Portuguese
0.3%
English and French
0.2%
Polish
0.1%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near 257 Belleville Street Condos:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Greater Victoria School District ↗Conseil scolaire francophone ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

257 Belleville Street Condos address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

257 Belleville St., Victoria, BC V8V 1X1, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 48.4221707, -123.3758882. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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