Brentwood Bay

Neighborhood Overview

Why Buyers Choose Brentwood Bay

Brentwood Bay is the only waterfront village on the Peninsula where buyers can combine marina access, Gulf Islands ferry service, and proximity to Butchart Gardens in a single purchase. The Butchart Gardens angle matters for buyers who are thinking about the property in income terms: the concentration of international tourism in this corridor creates short-term rental demand that is difficult to replicate anywhere else in Central Saanich. The Tod Inlet and Saanich Inlet waters are sheltered compared to the Haro Strait exposure that North Saanich properties face, which makes the boating lifestyle genuinely accessible for buyers who are not experienced sailors. For buyers choosing between Brentwood Bay and Deep Cove in North Saanich, the Brentwood Bay advantage is the village completeness: waterfront dining, the marina, and the proximity to Butchart all within walking distance.

Typical Homes in Brentwood Bay

Brentwood Bay properties cluster into three distinct tiers. Waterfront estates on Tod Inlet and Saanich Inlet with private docks start from $1.4 million and reach $3.5 million and above for properties with deepwater moorage and architectural significance. Village-adjacent homes within walking distance of Butchart Gardens and the marina but without direct water frontage range from $850,000 to $1.3 million, and represent the most active segment of the market. Agricultural and rural properties on the perimeter of the village start from $750,000 for smaller lots and increase significantly with acreage. The housing stock is a mix of mid-century cottages, 1970s and 1980s character homes, and recent infill construction, with the most valued properties typically being either waterfront or within a short walk of the marina.

Village-area properties in Brentwood Bay fall within Central Saanich's SSMUH coverage, permitting up to four units on qualifying lots without rezoning. SSMUH opportunities in Brentwood Bay.