Clover Point is a 10.39 acre property that has served many functions. The following outlines a few of the highlights and developments over the years (extracted from“Beacon Hill Park History” by Janis Ringuette). When Hudson’s BayCompany Chief Factor, James Douglas, landed on the point in 1842, he named it for the acres of tall red clover growing there.
There were 792 properties (including lots and acreage) active on the VREB’s MLS® database for the Greater Victoria area (i.e., excluding the Malahat, Up-Island and the Gulf Islands) on Oct 1, 2021, down -57.4% from the inventory level of 1,859 a year ago.
The immediate effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the housing market in Canada had many surprises. Sales and prices climbed to record levels, even in the face of a major economic downturn. Moreover, there was a significant increase in the sale of Single Family Dwellings (SFDs) in many areas of the country.
With the easing of Covid-19 related restrictions on restaurants, it is timely to look at the vibrant restaurant scene in Victoria. Following is a list of the current 20 top-rated restaurants in Victoria based on reviews posted on Trip Advisor. These range from those offering casual fare to those featuring a true epicurean experience. Check out the web sites for details.
In March 2020, the full effects of the Covid-19 pandemic became evident. Lockdowns and various restrictions were implemented to minimize the adverse health effects of the virus. It was widely anticipated that the global economy would enter into a major recession with an associated negative impact on the real estate market, namely a “bust.”
After the initial shock of the impact of the Covid-19 virus on the economy in early spring, the real estate market in Victoria rebounded quickly in the summer and the momentum carried through the remainder of 2020 and into 2021.
The real estate market was one of the few bright spots in the Canadian economy for 2020. The real estate market was soft in 2018 with year-over-year sales down nearly -5% and the average sale price of a residential property down -4.1%. The decline in housing prices, lower mortgage rates, continued population and economic growth, led many prospective buyers to return to the real estate market in the latter part of 2019 and early 2020. Some areas of the country experienced positive gains in prices and sales. After the initial shock
of the Covid-19 pandemic and associated restrictions and lock-downs in March and April, the real estate market found its footing and went on a record-setting pace for the remainder of 2020.
Dr. Bonnie Henry, the Provincial Health Officer for BC, has encouraged people to get out and enjoy the outdoors. There are a number of places in the Greater Victoria area where one can escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and reconnect with nature.
After two dismal months in March and April, the real estate market in Victoria continued a dramatic rebound in the 3rd Qtr of 2020. On the supply side, the number of listings was up from last year. However, even this increase did not meet the strong demand as sales activity reached levels well beyond last year.
In the wake of the economic impact of Covid-19, the performance of the housing market in Canada in 2020 has surprised many. Despite the rather dire forecasts of a number of market analysts, sales have not collapsed; in fact, prices have shown strong increases in many areas of the country.
