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Oak and Stone / Neighbourhood guide

Saanich · A CLOSER LOOK

Oak and Stone
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

Oak and Stone location:
Saanich.

Situated in the Greater Victoria metropolitan area, Shelbourne is a neighbourhood within Saanich, British Columbia.

1647 McRae Ave, Victoria, BC V8P 1H2, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Saanich

1647 McRae Ave, Victoria, BC V8P 1H2, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Shelbourne

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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Compare the places and connections that matter to your day.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Shelbourne has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this neighbourhood, its busier streets are still quite lively, and finding one of the a few nightlife venues is very easy as they are generally situated in very convenient locations. Shelbourne is very good for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. It is very easy to reach parks in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to explore.

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Getting around

Shelbourne will appeal to homeowners that appreciate several means of transportation. With around 20 nearby bus lines, Shelbourne is transit friendly. Getting around as a pedestrian is also reasonably practical for property owners in this part of the municipality; meeting daily needs is easy without the need to use a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Shelbourne will attract active home buyers as it is suited for bicycling. More specifically, this neighbourhood is home to good cycling infrastructure.

Everyday essentials

Families will value that no matter where their property is located in this neighbourhood, daycares and schools are close by. With respect to food, it is straightforward to get to the nearest supermarket without a vehicle in this area. In addition, this part of Saanich is a fairly good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. It is also convenient to reach a number of clothing stores by foot.

Local character

Shelbourne has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this neighbourhood, its busier streets are still quite lively, and finding one of the a few nightlife venues is very easy as they are generally situated in very convenient locations. Shelbourne is very good for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. It is very easy to reach parks in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to explore.

Surrounding homes

In Shelbourne, about 40% of buildings are single detached homes, whereas the rest are mainly small apartment buildings and duplexes. This neighbourhood offers mainly four or more bedroom and two bedroom homes. The split between renters and homeowners is about even. Roughly one third of homes in this part of Saanich were built pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Oak and Stone
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

4.2/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Saanich: 3.8 / 5

Elementary schools

4.2/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Saanich: 4.2 / 5

Public transit

3.1/ 5

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Saanich: 2.2 / 5

Groceries

4.0/ 5

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

Saanich: 0.7 / 5

Wellness

3.5/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Saanich: 3.0 / 5

Restaurants

4.0/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Saanich: 1.1 / 5

Walking

2.7/ 5

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

Saanich: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

3.5/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Saanich: 3.3 / 5

Driving

2.7/ 5

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Saanich: 4.2 / 5

Vibrancy

1.7/ 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

5.0/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Saanich: 0.9 / 5

Nightlife

3.3/ 5

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

Saanich: 0.7 / 5

Cafés

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Saanich: 0.7 / 5

Quiet

2.2/ 5

Some sources of noise nearby

Saanich: 4.4 / 5

Parks

5.0/ 5

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

Saanich: 4.1 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Oak and Stone 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.

156 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

15 places
High school415 m

St. Michaels University School

3400 Richmond Rd

K-12 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school / Elementary school668 m

Lansdowne Middle School

1765 Lansdowne Rd

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

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Elementary school788 m

Doncaster Elementary

1525 Rowan St

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

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High school811 m

Artemis Place Secondary

3020 Richmond Rd

10-12 · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school1.1 km

Oaklands Elementary

2827 Belmont Ave

K-5 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school / Elementary school1.2 km

Victoria School for Ideal Education

2820 Belmont Ave

K-8 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school / Elementary school1.5 km

Oak and Orca Bioregional School

2738 Higgins Street

K-12 · Greater Victoria School District

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High school / Elementary school1.7 km

VI School of Innovation and Inquiry

1307 Hillside Ave

5-8 · Greater Victoria School District

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High school / Elementary school1.8 km

Cedar Hill Middle

3910 Cedar Hill Rd

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

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Elementary school1.9 km

Campus View Elementary

3900 Gordon Head Rd

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

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Elementary school2.0 km

Cloverdale Traditional Elementary

3427 Quadra St

K-5 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school2.0 km

St Patrick's School

2368 Trent St

K-7 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school2.3 km

Oak Bay Secondary

2121 Cadboro Bay Rd

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 school2.5 km

Victoria High

1260 Grant St

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

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

43 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

38 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Shelbourne
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 Oak and Stone. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$141,289

Residents in the study area

1,313

Owner households

59.8%

Commute on foot

11.1%

Population age

0 to 4
4.2%
5 to 9
4.6%
10 to 14
4.6%
15 to 19
5.3%
20 to 34
23.8%
35 to 49
19.7%
50 to 64
19.5%
65 to 79
13.9%
80 and over
4.4%

Housing type

Single detached
48.6%
Apartment 1-4 floors
23.8%
Duplex
19.1%
Row houses
5.1%
Semi detached
3.3%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.1%

Household composition

Single person
32.3%
Multi person
10.1%
Single family
56.8%
Multi family
0.8%

Commute mode

Car
64.2%
Public transit
14.1%
Foot
11.1%
Bicycle
7.3%
Other
3.3%
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Income

Average household income
$141,289
Average individual income
$57,575

Total

Total individuals
1,313

Owners vs Renters

Owners
59.8%
Renters
40.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
87.6%
English and French
11.1%
Other
1.2%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
9.3%
High school
29.2%
Trade certificate
6.3%
College certificate
18.8%
University certificate
1.9%
Bachelor degree
26.0%
Post graduate degree
8.5%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.6

Mother tongue

English
83.6%
Mandarin
3.3%
English and non-official language(s)
3.0%
Yue (Cantonese)
2.5%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.9%
Spanish
1.5%
French
1.1%
German
1.0%
Arabic
0.5%
Portuguese
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Korean
0.4%
Japanese
0.3%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
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 Oak and Stone:
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.

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06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Oak and Stone 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

1647 McRae Ave, Victoria, BC V8P 1H2, Canada

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

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YOUR VISIT

Confirm where to meet.

A builder’s presentation centre may be at a different address. Ask Team Arora to confirm current appointment arrangements and the right destination.

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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: 48.4503087, -123.3334345. 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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