About the building
Silverwood (also known as Silverwood at Thetis Cove) is a well-maintained 4-storey residential building located in View Royal, offering a quiet 55+ age-restricted community environment. Built in 1999, the complex features 40 units with spacious layouts, gas fireplaces, and patios or balconies. Residents enjoy an impressive array of amenities including a guest suite, fitness room, workshop, social lounge, and a unique common greenhouse with garden plots.
Silverwood is a four-level building with an elevator, cement-fibre siding over a poured-concrete foundation and a torch-on roof, and the strata fee covers gas, water, building insurance, management and the recreation facilities. A 930-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom main-level suite listed recently had a covered west-facing patio, granite counters, laminate floors, a gas fireplace and in-suite laundry. The amenity rooms include a games room alongside the exercise area, hobby workshop, greenhouse and guest suite, and pets are permitted.
No developer, builder or strata plan number surfaced in public records; note that 127 Aldersmith Place next door is a separate townhome strata, VIS4746, and 125 Aldersmith is Admirals Landing. Thetis Cove and the Gorge waterway trail are at the bottom of the street, with the Admirals Walk shops and the Route 95 RapidBus a short walk.
About View Royal
View Royal serves as a welcoming gateway between Victoria’s urban core and the growing West Shore municipalities of Langford and Colwood. Incorporated in 1988, this vibrant town is home to over 10,800 residents and continues to grow, offering a unique balance of small-town charm, natural beauty, and convenient access to the amenities of nearby cities.
Residents of View Royal enjoy abundant green space, with over 730 hectares of parkland, 27 km of trails, and 71 municipal parks. The town includes scenic regional lakes such as McKenzie, Pike, Prior, and Thetis Lake, as well as portions of Esquimalt Harbour and Portage Inlet, providing endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, from kayaking and fishing to hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. West Shore Parks & Recreation offers top-quality facilities for all ages, including the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, The Q Centre, Par 3 Golf Course, and the Centennial Centre, ensuring residents have access to programs, sports, and community activities year-round.
View Royal offers a mix of quiet residential neighborhoods and convenient commercial areas, making it ideal for families, young professionals, and retirees alike. Its location along Hwy 1 allows for easy commuting to downtown Victoria or the West Shore, while still providing a tranquil, nature-filled environment to return to at the end of the day. Community spirit is strong here, with local events, walking trails, and parks fostering connection among neighbors and creating a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.
Whether exploring the town’s extensive trail network, spending a sunny afternoon at a nearby lake, or taking advantage of nearby shopping and cultural amenities, residents of View Royal enjoy a lifestyle that combines accessibility, natural beauty, and a strong sense of community.
