View Royal, BC Real Estate: Condos and Houses near Victoria

View Royal is a small town in the Western Communities of Greater Victoria, on Vancouver Island's southern tip. It sits between Victoria and Colwood, with access to the Trans-Canada Highway, Victoria General Hospital, and waterfront along Portage Inlet and Esquimalt Harbour. Downtown Victoria is a short drive away.

The area appeals to families, retirees and commuters who want a less expensive alternative to Oak Bay or Saanich.

Canada's federal ban on foreign purchases of residential property runs to 1 January 2027, with no extension announced and a replacement framework reported. In British Columbia, a foreign buyer tax of 20% also applies in designated regions, which includes Greater Victoria. Exemptions are narrow, covering some work-permit holders and permanent residents. Check your status with a BC lawyer before making an offer.

Our Canada buying guide and Canada financing guide explain the framework in more depth.

Colwood, Langford and Esquimalt are directly adjacent. Victoria, Saanich and Oak Bay are close, with higher average prices. Visit the Canada page for other provinces.