Gordon Head Houses for Sale

Search all Gordon Head houses for sale and real estate listings below. Gordon Head is an oceanfront neighbourhood in Saanich, BC, and is a desirable location to purchase a home. Everything you need is a short drive away, including amenities, services, and conveniences living in a major city can offer. Within the neighbourhood, there are several parks and waterfront beaches. The University of Vicotria is minutes away, making this an ideal neighbourhood for an investment property.

Single-family homes are typical in Gordon Head. Detached homes range in styles from Character homes and large mid-century builds to modern, newer-constructed houses. In Gordon Head, there are some huge executive waterfront homes on acreage or with features such as in-ground pools. To request up-to-date information about properties for sale in Gordon Head, or to arrange a private showing, contact your Saanich real estate experts today!

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Real Estate in Gordon Head 

The real estate options in Gordon Head are varied and exciting, with numerous townhouses, condos, and apartments available alongside an ample supply of single-family character homes. Whether you're in the market for a luxury waterfront estate with panoramic ocean views, a gourmet kitchen, and an outdoor pool, a smaller, recently updated mid-century house with room to build a workshop or garden, or a newly built condominium with energy-efficient appliances, a community rooftop patio, and a fitness centre, this neighbourhood has it all. 

With its convenient location adjacent to the University of Victoria, many students wish to live in Gordon Head, renting while attending classes, making homebuying in Gordon Head an excellent investment opportunity. Many homes feature secondary suites or are rented out to students attending UVic or Camosun College, a solid opportunity for those looking to supplement their income or purchase a mortgage helper.

Your real estate agent can help you find your dream home in this versatile neighbourhood. Whether you want a luxury waterfront home, a modest bungalow with a yard for the dogs, or a modern urban apartment to rent to your adult children as they attend school, Gordon Head is a place you will be glad to call home. 

About Gordon Head 

Gordon Head is a large, bustling, seaside neighbourhood found in the Saanich East municipality of Victoria, on Vancouver Island. Located east of the Blenkinsop Valley and north of Mackenzie Avenue, Gordon Head is adjacent to the Cadboro Bay neighbourhood and is an 18-minute drive to the downtown Victoria core. 

Gordon Head has 28 parks, several of which feature beach access. Shopping centres include University Heights, Torquay Village, and Tuscany Village. All amenities one could need throughout Gordon Head include gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, medical clinics, dentists, pharmacies, entertainment venues, and more is within reach. 

A pedestrian-friendly neighbourhood, this area has implemented “pedestrian shortcuts,” which can be found here. This allows students and other foot-powered commuters to bypass busy intersections and noisy thoroughfares for a more pleasant walking experience. 

Sports lovers may wish to join the Gordon Head Baseball Association or the Saanich Fusion Football Club (formally known as the Gordon Head Soccer Association). The Gordon Head Community Association also serves this area. It is a strong neighbourhood group that monitors developments and news about the community and disperses the information to residents, along with advocacy for what is best for the Gordon Head community. 

There are six schools in Gordon Head, all run by the Greater Victoria School District 61, Hillcrest and Torquay elementary, Arbutus and Gordon Head middle schools, and Lambrick Park and Mount Douglas secondary schools. Independent schools in the neighbourhood include the ArtsCalibre Academy preschool and Maria Montessori Academy. The University of Victoria is partially in the Gordon Head neighbourhood and partially in Oak Bay. 

Gordon Head is an easy place to live, with plenty of amenities and services designed to cater to year-round residents and the annual influx of college and university students.   

Things to Do in Gordon Head 

Enjoy Nature in Mount Douglas Park

Gordon Head is home to pockets of diverse ecosystems, including Garry Oak meadows, marine areas, coastal bluffs, and Douglas Fir forests. At 450 acres, Mount Douglas Park is the largest park in Saanich. Residents frequent this park for its 360-degree views of the city, sea, and distant Mount Baker. 

Picnicking, bird watching, and Plein-air painting are common activities in this park, as are visiting the playground and beach areas. Animals common to the area include lizards and waterfowl, and you may even catch a glimpse of seals or orcas in the water. 

Trails in this park have well-marked difficulty ratings, so those seeking easy-access routes will have an easy time deciding where to go, as will experienced hikers. This park has many parking lots, including one at the top of Churchill Drive, so you may drive to the summit if you wish during the afternoons. 

Workout at Gordon Head Recreation Centre

The Gordon Head Recreation Centre (GHRC) has a pool with recent updates that include UV pool filtration added to the traditional chlorine-based system, solar-powered showers, and more. You can swim, enjoy the sauna and the steam room, or lift weights in the gym. There is a dance and fitness studio and a skateboard/rollerblade park in this facility. 

Go to a Live Show, Symposium, or Book Signing at the University of Victoria

Higher education often brings culture and learning to a community, and the University of Victoria is no different. Events at this school include live theatre productions, dance recitals, music at the University Farquhar Auditorium, academic talks, meditation seminars, lectures, and symposiums from leaders in various fields, book signings, job fairs, and art shows.