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The Grove / Neighbourhood guide

Saanich · A CLOSER LOOK

The Grove
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

The Grove location:
Saanich.

Tillicum is a neighbourhood within Saanich, British Columbia, which is located in the Greater Victoria metropolitan area.

2921 Earl Grey St, Victoria, BC V9A 1W5, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Saanich

2921 Earl Grey St, Victoria, BC V9A 1W5, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Tillicum

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Tillicum has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Although this part of the municipality is not known for its vibrancy, its busier streets are still quite energetic, and with its a few nightlife venues, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located a short distance away. Tillicum is reasonably quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. It is very easy to get to public green spaces from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to discover.

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Getting around

Tillicum presents homeowners with the choice between several modes of transportation. The reasonably good public transit system makes transit a viable option for many. For example, the neighbourhood is connected by around 20 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most homes. It is also easy for people travelling on foot to navigate this part of the municipality; many common errands can be run without the use of a vehicle, and a variety of businesses are reasonably close at hand. Tillicum is a fairly convenient part of Saanich for cyclists. In particular, this part of the municipality boasts fairly good cycling infrastructure.

Everyday essentials

Primary schools and daycares are convenient to access by foot from most properties for sale in Tillicum. On the other hand, it can be challenging to access high schools as a pedestrian. In terms of food, house buyers in Tillicum will value that a grocery store is always only a short distance away. Additionally, this neighbourhood is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat or go to a cafe. Property owners can find many clothing stores within a short distance.

Local character

Tillicum has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Although this part of the municipality is not known for its vibrancy, its busier streets are still quite energetic, and with its a few nightlife venues, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located a short distance away. Tillicum is reasonably quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. It is very easy to get to public green spaces from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to discover.

Surrounding homes

In Tillicum, about one third of buildings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings and duplexes make up most of the remaining housing stock. This area offers mainly three bedroom and two bedroom homes. About two thirds of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and the rest are rented. Roughly 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed prior to the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

The Grove
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

1.7/ 5

At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Saanich: 3.8 / 5

Elementary schools

4.1/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Saanich: 4.2 / 5

Public transit

2.8/ 5

Transit is available for most trips

Saanich: 2.2 / 5

Groceries

4.3/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Saanich: 0.7 / 5

Wellness

3.4/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Saanich: 3.0 / 5

Restaurants

3.9/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Saanich: 1.1 / 5

Walking

2.8/ 5

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Saanich: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

3.3/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Saanich: 3.3 / 5

Driving

3.7/ 5

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

Saanich: 4.2 / 5

Vibrancy

1.8/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Saanich: 1.2 / 5

Shopping

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Saanich: 0.6 / 5

Childcare

2.9/ 5

At least one daycare within a short drive

Saanich: 0.9 / 5

Nightlife

3.4/ 5

Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Saanich: 0.7 / 5

Cafés

3.9/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Saanich: 0.7 / 5

Quiet

2.2/ 5

Some sources of noise nearby

Saanich: 4.4 / 5

Parks

4.1/ 5

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

Saanich: 4.1 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

The Grove 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.

169 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

16 places
Elementary school644 m

Tillicum Community School

3155 Albina St

K-5 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school977 m

Esquimalt High School

847 Colville Rd

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

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High school / Elementary school1.3 km

Selkirk Montessori School

2970 Jutland Rd

K-8 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school1.4 km

Victoria West Elementary

750 Front St

K-5 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school / Elementary school1.6 km

Colquitz Middle School

505 Dumeresq St

6-8 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school1.7 km

Beausoleil

1415 Andrews Ave

K-6 · Conseil scolaire francophone

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High school / Elementary school1.7 km

Victor-Brodeur

637 Head St

K-12 · regular, nlc · Conseil scolaire francophone

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High school / Elementary school1.8 km

Rockheights Middle School

1250 Highrock Ave

6-8 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school1.9 km

St Joseph's Catholic

757 Burnside Rd W

K-7 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school2.1 km

Spectrum Community

957 Burnside Rd W

9-12 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school2.1 km

Ecole Marigold School

3751 Grange Rd

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

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Elementary school2.2 km

Craigflower Elementary

2766 Admirals Rd

K-5 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school2.3 km

Sj Burnside Education Centre

3130 Jutland Rd

9-12 · Greater Victoria School District

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High school2.6 km

Shoreline Community Middle School

2750 Shoreline Dr

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

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High school2.9 km

St Andrew's Regional High

880 McKenzie Ave

8-12 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school3.1 km

Pacific Christian School

654 Agnes St

K-12 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

51 places
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Restaurant1.1 km

Gracie Ang Tui Na Chinese Deep Tissue Massage

928 Ellery St

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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

42 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Tillicum
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 The Grove. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$101,879

Residents in the study area

2,147

Owner households

54.0%

Commute on foot

7.0%

Population age

0 to 4
3.9%
5 to 9
3.6%
10 to 14
3.8%
15 to 19
3.1%
20 to 34
21.3%
35 to 49
20.7%
50 to 64
21.0%
65 to 79
18.0%
80 and over
4.7%

Housing type

Apartment 1-4 floors
56.7%
Single detached
20.3%
Duplex
12.0%
Row houses
8.7%
Apartment 5 or more floors
1.4%
Semi detached
1.0%

Household composition

Single person
43.4%
Multi person
8.3%
Single family
47.8%
Multi family
0.5%

Commute mode

Car
72.1%
Public transit
12.9%
Foot
7.0%
Bicycle
5.2%
Other
2.9%
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Income

Average household income
$101,879
Average individual income
$46,681

Total

Total individuals
2,147

Owners vs Renters

Owners
54.0%
Renters
46.0%

Official language knowledge

English only
90.4%
English and French
8.2%
Other
1.4%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
13.2%
High school
34.5%
Trade certificate
7.7%
College certificate
20.0%
University certificate
1.8%
Bachelor degree
17.0%
Post graduate degree
5.8%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.5

Mother tongue

English
86.8%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
2.8%
English and non-official language(s)
1.9%
French
1.6%
Spanish
1.5%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
1.3%
Yue (Cantonese)
1.2%
Arabic
1.0%
Mandarin
0.9%
German
0.8%
English and French
0.2%
Portuguese
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.0%
Hindi
0.0%

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 The Grove:
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

The Grove 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

2921 Earl Grey St, Victoria, BC V9A 1W5, Canada

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

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YOUR VISIT

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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.

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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: 48.44626969999999, -123.3934009. 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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