Local Info
About Victoria
Victoria /vɪkˈtɔːriə/, the capital city of the Canadian province of British Columbia, is on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada’s Pacific coast. The city has a population of 85,792, while the metropolitan area of Greater Victoria has a population of 383,360, making it the 15th most populous Canadian metropolitan area. The city of Victoria is the 7th most densely populated city in Canada with 4,405.8 people per square kilometre, which is a greater population density than Toronto, Ontario.[7]
Victoria is the southernmost major city in Western Canada, and is about 100 kilometres (60 miles) from British Columbia’s largest city of Vancouver on the mainland. The city is about 100 km (60 mi) from Seattle by airplane, ferry, or the Victoria Clipper passenger-only ferry which operates daily, year round between Seattle and Victoria, and 40 kilometres (25 miles) from Port Angeles, Washington, by ferry Cohoacross the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Victoria Info
Get to know the city of Victoria. Learn more about the services, public library’s, businesses and neighbourhoods.
Visitor Info
Welcome to Beautiful Victoria BC. Here’s some helpful sites to gain more knowledge when visiting Victoria.
Education
Victoria offers a wide rang of public, private and post education systems. To learn more about our education systems use these links.
Transport
Home to the largest water airport in the world. Victoria offers multiple ways to get to and from the island. Here’s a few.
Local Media
Entertainment
Shopping
Walk through the historic streets of downtown Victoria and you’ll find many hidden gems. Or visit any large shopping centres to find your well known brands.
Golf
Golf all year round. Victoria’s greater area has stunning world class golf courses.
Attractions
Visit our local tourist attractions.
Fun & Recreation
Victoria offers public access olympic pools and faculties, public parks, sports arenas and fitness centres.
Parks & Recreation
Parks, Trains & Gardens
Known as the Garden city Victoria is home to a number of regional, provincial and national parks.
Harbours & Marinas
Victoria is well equipped with transportation and home to the busiest float plane harbour.
Culture & Events
Museums & Heritage Sites
65% of British Columbias designated heritage sites lie within Victoria BC. With over 240 heritage buildings in the Downtown core.
Theatre & Arts
Victoria has multiple theatres, victoria symphony, operas and other venues for your entertainment.
Events & Festivals
Victoria has many year long festivals, concerts games and races.
Testimonials
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Deana was reccomended to us by a friend and we could not have made a better choice in realtor. She truely cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to provide the best client focused service. She is always there to provide support and advice. She was and continues to be available if needed even post sale/purchase to answer any questions. We would highly reccommend her if you are buying or selling a property. Doesn't matter if you are looking as a first time buyer or are a seasoned real estate pro Deana treats you like you are her number one client.
Jenn & Keith
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- Jenn & Keith
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Madison is such a great realtor and person. Would recommend her to anyone looking for sound advice and support in buying their first home.
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- David Conlin
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As two very satisfied clients, my wife Becky and I can attest to Deana’s exceptional level of professionalism and insight when it comes to navigating the real estate market in Victoria. We have purchased and sold several properties through Deana Fawcett and could not be impressed with the service we have received. Working with someone who understands the local market and who can negotiate even the most complicated of deals is an invaluable asset for anyone looking to buy or sell property in the greater Victoria area.
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- Steve & Becky
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Madison was an absolute dream to work with. We approached her when we were thinking about selling our home and explained what our dream future home looked like. Not only did she find us an amazing home to move into, she also handled the sale of our home expediently and expertly. We felt as though we were taken care of as family throughout the whole process and never had any doubts that the right home would come along. Madison works so hard for her clients and ensures that our interests were always at the front of the process. We will undoubtedly hire Madison again one day for our “next dream home”!
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- Hannah Gagnon
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Deana was referred to me by an equally impressed friend. My experience with Deana has changed my views about real estate agents/realtors. Not only is she very accommodating and knowledgeable about the real estate world but also treats you as a family/friend. She has strong work ethics and a positive attitude. Another thing I liked about Deana is that she patiently waited for me to find the right property that suits my (and my family's) needs. I never felt like she was pushing me to buy a property, if anything, she would give me her objective observations and criticisms which I absolutely found refreshing. Her honesty, combined with her professionalism, is very admirable. She helped me sell two different properties on different occasions and again helped me in buying my current one which I am totally loving! I would highly recommend Deana to be your realtor two thumbs up! I couldn't have asked for a better realtor!
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- Hazel W.
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I first met Deana at an open house while seeking our new home. Although we did not end up purchasing the beautiful home, we struck up a conversation. During our chat, it became quite obvious that Deana was very passionate about real estate in general and she was extremely down to earth and "real". From that first introduction (and a few subsequent chats), we decided to hire Deana as our listing agent and to help us find our next and hopefully forever home. Deana knows the Victoria market very well and knows how to target market a property through social media and other avenues. We listed our home at the beginning of the current Covid 19 pandemic so it limited our ability to have traditional open houses. Due to the pandemic, we were emotionally prepared that we may not be able to sell our home and "move on" for quite some time. However, due to Deana's diligence and efforts, surprisingly, we were able to sell our home within a few short months. Deana is a true gem and as we moved along during the selling process, it became very obvious that she is genuinely concerned about her clients. We would highly recommend Deana to anyone looking to either purchase or sell their home during these challenging times. She is a breath of fresh air.
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- Wes Koch
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I cannot say enough amazing things about working with Deana. I was so happy with the whole sale/purchase of my home. Her knowledge of the real estate market paired with her passion to serve is unmatched. I would highly recommend Deana to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate on Vancouver Island.
Sandi
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- Sandi Nueman
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Working with Madison on the purchase of our first home was nothing short of an exceptional experience. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and personable. Her work ethic is unmatched, and we could not have found our home without her. She goes above and beyond through every step of the process. Madison truly cares about her clients and will do everything in her power to help you get what you are searching for. We had an excellent experience using her as our realtor and would highly recommend for any real estate needs!
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- Jocelyn Sundstrum
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Today, as we sit and enjoy our morning coffee in our amazing new home, we thought it prudent and timely to forward the following to you...
It is hard to believe that almost 9 years have gone by since we first met. During this time you have become a really good friend and mentor for all our real estate needs, giving us expert advice and guidance during the buying and selling process. In addition, we wanted to reiterate how very pleased we are with the way you have always treated our referred friends and colleagues for all their real estate needs. We look forward to our continued relationship both personally and professionally.
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- Stephen & Marianne
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Madison recently sold our family home on Carnegie Cres. and she went above and beyond to ensure we were able to get a fair price in a timely manner. Madison was professional, reliable and a complete pleasure to work with. I would recommend her as a realtor to new and experienced home buyers and sellers in the lower mainland because of her wealth of knowledge in the market.
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- Michaela Walker
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Madison made the process of purchasing our first home seamless and fun! We had the most amazing support and advice every step of the way. We recommend her to all of our family and friends!
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- Kelsey Morris
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I just wanted to write a quick review on one of the top real estate agents in Victoria. I have known Deana Fawcett for many years and I cannot say enough positive things about her professionalism and dedication to this business. She has the ability to find you whatever it is your looking for in a home . Her passion for what she does leaves you with an amazing experience when buying or selling , you will be extremely impressed. If anyone is looking for a kind, loyal ,caring real estate agent for your next venture in life this is your girl.
C. Gray
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- Candice Gray
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I have know Deana for many years and she was always my 'go-to' gal when it was time to part with and sell my property in Langford. My house was quick to sell upon listing and sold while I was out of the Country on vacation. In my absence, she handled everything with ease and efficiency, she went above and beyond to make my selling process extremely smooth. Truly a beautiful person inside and out and I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for professionalism, market knowledge and over-all great service. Thank you so much Deana for all you have done and all the support you provided me during my sale. You're the best!
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- Alexia Davis
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My husband and I looked for our first home for over 2 years. We have lived in Victoria for 13 years and couldn't imagine living anywhere else. We took our time, finished school, landed great careers in this beautiful city, and then finally got serious about buying a house. We met Deana when we were still in school and wanting to get a feel for the market, and then again when we were finally in a position to make an offer. Deana's experience, professionalism, work ethic, and guidance is unparalleled in the Victoria real estate market. She always listened to us and made us feel well looked after. When we found the perfect home for us, Deana helped us to view it right away, to be the first to complete a home inspection, and assisted us to put in the offer that ultimately got us the house of our dreams! This included her suggestion to write a letter to the home owners to explain why they should choose us. Ultimately, there were 10 offers on the home and we were chosen! We like to think the letter was a big part of that. We now live in a beautiful 1940's home complete with hardwood floors, coved ceilings, gas range, and large bay windows. We couldn't be happier and it's all thanks to Deana! We have now referred our friends to Deana, and she just helped them purchase their first condo! We can't thank her enough!!
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- Hannah & Alan
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July 16, 2019
My first experience with real estate was not what I expected it would be. I was held with the difficult task of selling a family member’s property and it was an emotional and difficult situation. When I had approached Deana for guidance, she did not hesitate for a second to take on the challenge despite knowing it was not going to be easy. Her unwavering support, her determination, her compassion, and her uncompromising dedication to the best interest of her clients is was makes Deana one of a kind. There is not a doubt in my mind that when I am ready to purchase my first family home, Deana will be by my side.
Jennifer Cooper
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- Jennifer Cooper
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