GLASSJAW Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 James Bay is another area that is a good choice. I said Fairfield is great because it's close to the beach and park... well, James Bay is just on the other side of that park, and has the same proximity to the water. Closer to downtown, but lacks the "village-y" feel of Fairfield IMO. Lots of character and a bit cheaper, but a few more questionable characters. I would live there in a heartbeat if I didn't have a nice place in Fairfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bookie Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 is this the map you wanted to post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arrogant Worms Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 You can also keep your eye here.. http://housing.uvic.ca/ads/index.php?a=5&b=193 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 is this the map you wanted to post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbiep Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 wow i live in the whore zone...haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Ambien Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 The good news is, you said you're not looking for a job for a few years. Sounds about how long it might take even if you were looking. But I do have quite a distaste for Montreal parks (as well as Montreal humidity).. especially so many of these dumb park curfews. I don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haikara Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 That map is pretty awesome. Interestingly, the "Island of poverty" has some of the most expensive condos I've seen in Victoria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donky Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 There are some good buildings at the south end of the Strip of Highrise Apartments aka Cook St Village. It is walking distance to downtown, Cook St. Village( that has a couple of small grocers, cafes and book stores), major bus routes, Beacon Hill Park, Pacific Ocean, Museum and Tourist District. Lots of golf in and around Victoria but seriously...how many students can realistically afford to golf regularly? Gay Bay and the Old People who Can't afford Oak Bay is nice too with plenty of good buildings and suites. I'd avoid the Hippies but that is just me. University Kids is an option too but places are pretty spread out if you don't own a vehicle and you are a long ways from downtown. Forget about the Westshore until you are thinking of buying a car. It has everything you need unless you don't own a vehicle. Then it is a nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Your Huckleberry Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Forgot to mention Quadra St Village is an area that is also getting better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bookie Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 oh also check out the 'Weird PseudoIndustrial Downtown' sometime once you're here. Not for living, I'm not sure if anyone actually lives there, but it's an interesting little area to walk around in. There's some unique little artisan crafting shops, and my two favorite local breweries (Driftwood and Hoyne) are right next door to one another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donky Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Forgot to mention Quadra St Village is an area that is also getting better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Lots of golf in and around Victoria but seriously...how many students can realistically afford to golf regularly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haikara Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 oh also check out the 'Weird PseudoIndustrial Downtown' sometime once you're here. Not for living, I'm not sure if anyone actually lives there, but it's an interesting little area to walk around in. There's some unique little artisan crafting shops, and my two favorite local breweries (Driftwood and Hoyne) are right next door to one another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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