Neighbourhood Spotlight: Uplands
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An upper-class neighbourhood found in the northeastern part of Oak Bay, the Uplands are the perfect place for new residents. This is a suburb of Victoria and many consider it a garden suburb. A movie from 2007 was filmed in the area called, In the Land of Women, which starred Meg Ryan, Kristen Stewart and Adam Brody.
This seaside village is very popular because of the blend of historic charm and elegant sophistication. A PGA class golf course, yachting facility, beautiful estates, amazing shops and plenty of excellent restaurants are found throughout the area. The Uplands are most known for the landscaped gardens and beautiful historic homes.
As one of the first planned communities in British Columbia, many of the homes provide a look into a different…
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If you want to live a modest life, you can do it in Victoria, British Columbia Canada. While it's commonly known as a more expensive area, there are lower priced options, as well. Focusing on those will help anyone with a modest budget choose the place that's great for them. Homes in the $100,000s are possible, and a bigger budget than that will get you more house and more updates. It's possible to find homes there that range all the way up into the millions, but you don't need that kind of a budget to find a place that feels like home.
Victoria may not seem like somewhere you'd worry about going to the beach, but there are some great beaches throughout the area. The summer season is a great time for a trip to the beach or one of the many lakes throughout the community. Here's a list of the top choices for your next outdoor adventure in Victoria.
Finding the best local spots isn't always easy when you move to a new area. Locals have spent years learning their city and finding the perfect places for food, shopping and fun. Plugging yourself into Victoria after relocating requires a sense of curiosity, if you want to find the best kept secrets in the city.
If you love to play golf and you want to play year-round, Victoria is the right place for you. The climate encourages golfers to hit the links any day of the year and the many courses found in Victoria and Vancouver Island provide the perfect mix of challenge and beauty.
If you love riding your bike casually or you're a serious cyclist, the terrain found throughout British Columbia provides plenty of challenge and beauty. Victoria is specifically a great place for bikers with plenty of trails, parks and biking options.