About the building
The Hillshire is a well-maintained, four-storey condominium building centrally located in the Oaklands neighborhood, directly across from Hillside Shopping Centre. Built in 1976, the building features amenities such as a games room, workshop, and shared laundry facilities, with recent major updates including a new roof (2024) and updated windows. Residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle with immediate access to major bus routes, grocery stores, and Camosun College.
Hillshire's suites run from about 575 square feet for a one-bedroom to 860 for a two-bedroom, with electric baseboard heat in a stucco-and-wood building, and strata fees around $345 to $415 a month. Land-title records show first sales in September 1976, which is why most listings give that year. The roof was replaced in 2024 and the windows updated to vinyl, and listings describe the strata as proactive.
Amenities include bike storage alongside the games room, workshop and shared laundry, and pets are allowed with restrictions; confirm with the strata. Hillside Avenue at Shelbourne puts Hillside Shopping Centre across the road, Camosun's Lansdowne campus a short walk and Route 4 to downtown and UVic at the door.
About Oaklands
Oaklands covers about 173 hectares in the northeast corner of Victoria along the Saanich border, between Hillside-Quadra, Fernwood and North Jubilee. The name is for the Garry oaks that still stand in Mount Stephen Park and along the Oaklands Rise walkway, and the area was the Prior family's Hillside Farm in the 1850s before a building boom between 1909 and 1913 set the pattern of modest Edwardian houses. The 2021 census counted about 3,300 households, almost all in detached houses or apartment buildings of fewer than five storeys; there is no high-rise in the neighbourhood.
Hillside Shopping Centre, which opened in 1962 at 1644 Hillside Avenue, is physically in Oaklands and is the retail anchor, with Thrifty Foods, Walmart, Canadian Tire and Marshalls. Haultain Corners at Haultain and Shelbourne is the small village, with Oaklands Elementary, built in 1913 and home to the community association, around the corner. Oaklands Park, Oswald Park and the Cridge Centre's 1893 grounds are the main green spaces. Route 4 along Hillside connects downtown and UVic and Routes 22 and 22A reach Victoria General Hospital. The City's plan calls for a Hillside town centre plan around the mall and more apartments along Hillside Avenue.
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.
