Shutters Spa and Residences
68 Songhees Rd, VW Songhees
The Shutters Spa and Residences is a development designed to enhance athletic and active lifestyles. Placed on a lush two acre property, the Shutters Spa and Residences are surrounded by water gardens. Community features include an infinity swimming pool, a whirlpool, fitness and spa facilities. Along with several viewing decks overlooking Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour, the Shutters Spa and Residences enjoy several public and private courtyards.
Built on the north side of Victoria’s stunning Inner Harbour, the Shutters Spa and Residences is in the heart of Victoria’s urban revitalization. The Shutters’ exclusive Songhees neighbourhood is surrounded by extraordinary walking trails and offers the best city view of downtown Victoria. It also offers breathtaking views of the enormous Olympic Mountain range and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Across the Johnson Street bridge in Downtown lies the diverse and modern Vic West subarea. The community is growing rapidly, especially in areas adjacent to the waterfront. Accessible shoreline and waterfront walkways extend around its coast, wrapping around industrial shipyards and connecting numerous parks and the Vic West Community Centre in Craigflower Village. The Galloping Goose rail trail is a busy pathway for recreation and commuting from the city centre through Vic West to areas to the north over Portage Inlet.
Parks
Much of the South shoreline is lined with well groomed public waterfront walkways, including the Songhees Walkway. The east shore has the Galloping Goose Regional Trail and Point Ellice Park heading towards the Selkirk Trestle. Banfield Park contains areas for active recreation, passive experiences and nature conservation. Vic West Park includes the City’s only skate park, an enclosed off-leash dog area, a baseball diamond and playground equipment.
Schools
- Vic West Elementary (SD61)
Gardens & Markets
Food Security Initiatives:
- Vic West Community Association has an active Food Security Collective
Vic West has three community gardens:
- Rayn or Shine Garden
- Banfield Commons
- VW Community Tea Garden
Community orchards include:
- Evans Orchard
- Hereward Park Community Orchard and
- Banfield Park Community Orchard