About the building
Chestnut Grove is a 4-storey residential building located at 1655 Begbie Street in the desirable North Jubilee neighborhood. Completed in 1982, the complex comprises 52 units and features amenities such as a sauna, fitness room, and secure underground parking. The building is situated on a quiet tree-lined street, offering convenient access to the Royal Jubilee Hospital, local shops, and transit routes to UVic.
Chestnut Grove is registered as strata plan VIS1240, a wood-clad building on a poured-concrete foundation with a tar-and-gravel roof and an elevator; strata records count 53 homes. The strata fee covers the caretaker, hot water, water and management, and runs around $430 a month on a one-bedroom. Suites run from about 650 to 680 square feet for one-bedrooms to roughly 950 for two-bedrooms, with electric baseboard heat.
A recreation room and bike storage round out the sauna, exercise room and underground parking. Pet rules are reported inconsistently in listings and strata records, so confirm with the strata; there is no age restriction. Begbie Street at Chestnut sits on the Fernwood side of the hospital, a block from Redfern Park, with the Belfry Theatre and Fernwood Square a short walk and Routes 3 and 10 on Fort Street to downtown.
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.
