About the building
Travino Gardens is a modern 6-storey condominium complex located in the Royal Oak neighbourhood of Saanich, BC. Completed in 2019, the development offers 80 residential units featuring 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom layouts. Residents enjoy amenities such as central heating and air conditioning, solar-assisted hot water, a rooftop patio, fitness centre, and underground parking. The building is part of the Travino Royal Oak community, whose first phase won 2017 CARE Awards.
Travino Gardens is the fourth and final phase of Travino Royal Oak, the five-building community that Mike Geric Construction built on about seven acres of the former Royal Oak school grounds, with a landscaped pond, bridges and a public gazebo at its centre; Geric has been building in Royal Oak since 1968. Gardens is a six-storey wood-frame building with underground parking, completed in 2019 and sold out, and Citified lists its address as 742 Travino Lane while the strata, EPS2526, is registered at 741.
The strata fee includes central heating, air conditioning and hot water, and the development's amenities run to rooftop decks, a fitness centre, lounge, theatre room, garden plots, a dog wash, kayak and bike storage, EV charging and a shared van and bikes. The 2017 CARE Awards wins were for Travino Square, the first phase. Listings describe a pet-friendly strata; the unit count above could not be verified.
About Royal Oak
Royal Oak is the part of Saanich West straddling the Pat Bay Highway, made up of the Broadmead, Falaise and Viewmont neighbourhoods. It was farmed from the 1860s and held the Saanich municipal hall until 1965; Broadmead was R.P. Rithet's horse farm, developed from 1965 with a tree-retention plan that still shapes its streets. About 55 per cent of homes are detached and 45 per cent apartments and townhouses, with condominium buildings clustered around the two shopping centres and the Royal Oak Drive corridor, and the Lodge at Broadmead and other seniors' housing give the area an older profile.
Broadmead Village and Royal Oak Shopping Centre handle groceries and daily errands, and Saanich Commonwealth Place, built for the 1994 Commonwealth Games, has the pools, waterslide, gym and the Bruce Hutchison branch library. Rithet's Bog, Colquitz River Park and Elk and Beaver lakes are the green spaces, and Royal Oak Middle School is the local school. The Royal Oak Exchange at Elk Lake Drive is a major transit hub, with Routes 6, 9, 30, 31, 32, 39, 75 and 83 and the 38 to Westhills, and the highway puts downtown about fifteen minutes away and the airport and ferries about twenty.
About Saanich West
Saanich West is a diverse and vibrant area located on the western side of the Saanich Peninsula, offering residents a mix of natural beauty, educational opportunities, and recreational amenities. Home to the Camosun College Interurban Campus, the area attracts students, educators, and families, adding a youthful energy to the community.
Nature and outdoor recreation are at the heart of life in Saanich West. Residents can enjoy the calm waters of Prospect Lake for kayaking or fishing, or explore the trails and picnic areas around Elk and Beaver Lakes, perfect for walking, running, or cycling year-round. Strawberry Vale offers a quieter, more rural landscape, ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life.
The area stretches westward almost to Mount Work, providing hiking opportunities and scenic vistas over the region. Nature lovers also enjoy world-renowned attractions such as Butchart Gardens, with its stunning seasonal displays, and the Victoria Butterfly Gardens, a tropical oasis of color and wildlife. Green spaces, community parks, and protected natural areas make Saanich West ideal for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who values proximity to nature while remaining connected to the amenities of Victoria.
With a mix of residential neighborhoods, local shops, schools, and recreational facilities, Saanich West offers a balance of convenience and serenity. Residents appreciate the sense of community, the opportunity to live close to nature, and the ease of access to cultural, dining, and entertainment options in Victoria and the surrounding areas.
