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Western Highlands
Highlands, Westshore
Western Highlands represents the most remote and pristine section of the Highlands municipality, featuring rugged terrain, old-growth forest, and larger acreage properties that offer exceptional privacy and natural beauty. This area appeals to buyers seeking true wilderness living with minimal development, dark skies, and immersion in Vancouver Island's coastal forest ecosystems while remaining within Greater Victoria's boundaries. Western Highlands real estate consists of custom homes on large lots ranging from 5 to 20+ acres, often accessed via private roads and surrounded by Crown land, creating a genuine backcountry atmosphere. Properties attract nature enthusiasts, artists, writers, and retirees seeking solitude and connection with the natural world.
Average Price
$885,000
Price Range
$625,000 - $1.9M+
Neighborhood Overview
Western Highlands represents the most remote and pristine section of the Highlands municipality, featuring rugged terrain, old-growth forest, and larger acreage properties that offer exceptional privacy and natural beauty. This area appeals to buyers seeking true wilderness living with minimal development, dark skies, and immersion in Vancouver Island's coastal forest ecosystems while remaining within Greater Victoria's boundaries. Western Highlands real estate consists of custom homes on large lots ranging from 5 to 20+ acres, often accessed via private roads and surrounded by Crown land, creating a genuine backcountry atmosphere. Properties attract nature enthusiasts, artists, writers, and retirees seeking solitude and connection with the natural world.
Community Highlights
Large acreage properties (5-20+ acres) with maximum privacy
Old-growth forest and pristine natural ecosystems
Adjacent to Mount Work Regional Park
Dark-sky environment with minimal light pollution
Custom homes in remote wilderness settings
Strong environmental protections and covenants
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Bear Mountain
Neighborhood
Highlands
$975,000
Bear Mountain in the Highlands district encompasses the northern slopes and forested areas adjacent to Langford's renowned Bear Mountain Golf Resort, offering rural residential living with mountain views and access to extensive trail networks. This area provides larger acreage properties appealing to buyers seeking privacy, natural surroundings, and proximity to world-class golf and recreation while maintaining the Highlands' rural character. Bear Mountain Highlands real estate typically features custom homes on multi-acre lots with forest, mountain, or golf course views, attracting executives, retirees, and nature enthusiasts willing to trade urban convenience for space and tranquility. The neighborhood benefits from excellent trail connectivity, including mountain biking routes, hiking paths, and equestrian trails that wind through Crown land and regional parks. Properties in this area maintain Highlands' rural zoning requirements with larger lot minimums, ensuring low-density development and preservation of natural landscapes. Residents enjoy the best of both worlds—rural acreage living with nearby access to Bear Mountain's golf courses, dining, and resort amenities. The area attracts those seeking custom home sites with spectacular views and outdoor recreation opportunities. While Bear Mountain Highlands lacks urban services and requires longer commutes to Victoria, it delivers exceptional quality of life for those prioritizing nature, space, and mountain lifestyle. The combination of Highlands' environmental protections and proximity to Bear Mountain amenities creates a unique market position for discerning buyers.
Eastern Highlands
Neighborhood
Highlands
$925,000
Eastern Highlands encompasses the gentle rolling terrain and forested properties on the eastern side of the Highlands municipality, characterized by larger acreage lots, equestrian-friendly zoning, and proximity to Thetis Lake Regional Park. This rural residential area appeals to buyers seeking country living with horse facilities, private forest settings, and convenient access to Victoria via the Trans-Canada Highway. Eastern Highlands real estate features predominantly custom homes on 2-10 acre properties, many designed to accommodate horses with barns, paddocks, and riding rings integrated into the natural landscape. The area attracts horse enthusiasts, families seeking space and privacy, and those desiring a retreat-like setting without extreme remoteness. Properties benefit from proximity to Thetis Lake Regional Park, offering world-class mountain biking, hiking, and swimming just minutes from home. The neighborhood maintains Highlands' commitment to environmental stewardship with protective covenants preserving natural forest, limiting light pollution, and maintaining the area's dark-sky character. Eastern Highlands residents form a tight-knit community bonded by shared values of conservation, outdoor recreation, and rural lifestyle. While the area lacks urban services and requires personal vehicles for all needs, it compensates with extraordinary natural beauty, peace, and space increasingly rare in Greater Victoria. The combination of acreage, horse facilities, and Thetis Lake proximity creates strong demand among buyers seeking authentic rural living within commuting distance of Victoria employment centers.
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