About the building
The Carriage Court is a 4-storey residential complex located on the Oak Bay border in Victoria, directly adjacent to the green spaces of Fern Street Park. Built in 1990, this 24-unit building offers amenities such as secure underground parking, in-suite laundry, and gas fireplaces included in the strata fees. Its central location provides residents with easy access to the Royal Jubilee Hospital, local shopping villages, and transit routes to UVic and downtown.
Carriage Court is a 1990 building that bccondosandhomes files under Fernwood and listings place in Jubilee; Fort Street at this point is the boundary with Oak Bay. Two-bedroom, two-bathroom suites run about 1,095 square feet, and the gas fireplaces are supplied through the strata fee, so the heating cost of a winter evening is shared rather than metered. Listings describe extra storage, secure underground parking and a cat-friendly strata; confirm the current pet bylaw before relying on it.
The building sits beside Fern Street Park and scores 87 for walking and 93 for cycling, with Oak Bay Avenue and Fernwood Village both within a short ride. No developer or strata plan number surfaced in public records, and the 24-unit figure comes from the directory rather than a strata source; Waterford Park, the 1995 building next door at 1710 Fort, also has 24 units, so check which strata a listing belongs to.
About Jubilee
Jubilee is the Victoria neighbourhood around Royal Jubilee Hospital, between Oak Bay Avenue, Foul Bay Road, Bay Street and Shelbourne Street. It grew from nineteenth-century farms and estates, and the hospital, BC Cancer and the CNIB make it the city's medical district, so a large share of residents and renters work within a few blocks of home. Housing is mostly early-1900s character houses, with condominium buildings concentrated along Fort Street and Richmond Road where the City's plan encourages mixed-use growth; typical strata units run from about 700 to 1,200 square feet.
The Fort and Foul Bay plaza with its Save-On-Foods is the main shopping node, Oak Bay Village and the Oak Bay Avenue shops are a short walk south, and Fern Park and the volunteer-built Spirit Garden on the hospital grounds are the local green spaces. Camosun College, UVic and Willows Beach are all close. Fort Street is one of the region's priority frequent-transit corridors, linking Esquimalt, downtown, the hospital, Camosun and UVic, and Routes 3 and 10 run through to James Bay. The City plans urban villages at Richmond and Fort, Fort and Foul Bay and Stadacona, and the eventual daylighting of Bowker Creek through the hospital lands.
About Victoria
Victoria’s Downtown is the vibrant heart of British Columbia’s capital city, blending historic charm with modern urban energy. It is the city’s most rapidly growing neighbourhood, attracting new residents of all ages to its mix of heritage architecture, bustling waterfront, and thriving cultural scene. With scenic harbour views and tree-lined streets, downtown Victoria offers a dynamic urban lifestyle while remaining walkable and accessible.
The area boasts a rich arts, culture, and entertainment district, featuring galleries, theatres, live music venues, and festivals throughout the year. Residents and visitors enjoy an impressive variety of dining, shopping, and service options, all within convenient walking distance. Historic and iconic landmarks, such as the Royal BC Museum, the Fairmont Empress Hotel, the provincial Parliament Buildings, and Canada’s oldest Chinatown, provide both character and a strong sense of place. The Royal and McPherson Theatres further enhance the city’s reputation as a hub for the performing arts.
Downtown Victoria’s waterfront plays a central role in community life, offering promenades, marinas, and public spaces that encourage outdoor recreation and social engagement. The combination of rich history, vibrant culture, and urban amenities makes downtown Victoria a highly desirable neighbourhood for residents who value both convenience and quality of life.
Today, Victoria continues to grow while maintaining its unique blend of heritage, modern development, and coastal beauty, making it a welcoming and dynamic place to live, work, and explore.
