The ocean is calling at Royal Bay
Royal Bay, a spectacular seaside community on Vancouver Island, just 25-minutes from downtown Victoria, is ready for you.
Situated along a 1.3-kilometre stretch of beachfront in temperate Colwood, B.C., this walkable, master-planned community offers residents a relaxed coastal lifestyle, surrounded by some of the island’s top urban and natural amenities.
Once complete, Royal Bay will include a series of unique neighbourhoods, interconnected by parks and winding tree-lined pathways.
In the heart of the community you’ll find The Commons, a future village centre with plans that include boutiques, cafes and restaurants where neighbours and friends can connect, shop and play.
At Meadows Park, Royal Bay’s future 2.8-acre (1.13-hectare) recreational greenspace, plans include walking trails, manicured lawns, wooden bridges and naturalized children’s play structures for residents to enjoy.
Of course the community’s biggest draw is its stunning oceanfront setting and the Royal Bay Beachpark that boasts breathtaking views of Mount Baker, the Olympic Mountain range and Victoria’s iconic inner harbour. Here, sand volleyball courts, kayak and paddleboard rentals and a children’s playground are open and ready for your enjoyment, allowing you to experience Royal Bay’s spectacular resort-like setting.
Venture beyond the community and you’ll find a host of shops and services, entertainment outlets, golf courses, parks and recreation. Walk or cycle along the nearby Galloping Goose Trail for pristine natural scenery and sweeping ocean views. Beachcomb and bird watch at the Esquimalt Lagoon. Visit the Italian, Japanese and rose gardens at the Hatley Park National Historic Site. Or, spend a day exploring the charming shops, lush gardens, museums and historic attractions in picturesque downtown Victoria.
Royal Bay’s relaxed seaside living starts in the low $500,000s for townhomes by GableCraft Homes. The coastal style townhomes offer 1,400- to 1,500-square-foot, two-, three- and four-bedroom plans, with main level flex rooms, professionally landscaped front yards and attached double car garages.
Inside, on the second level, well-appointed kitchens — with Shaker-style painted cabinetry, quartz countertops and upgraded appliances — open onto sundecks for easy entertaining. Third-floor master suites offer a peaceful retreat, with large walk-in closets and dual vanities in the ensuite.
“We designed our townhouse collection with active adults in mind,” says Cameron Rae, vice-president of multi-family with Gable Craft Homes.
“The members of our executive team fit perfectly within this demographic, and we’ve spent much time thinking through the finer details of our homes, including where guests and extended family will stay, ensuring that there’s ample storage for bicycles and recreation equipment and of course, creating lock-andleave convenience for when our homeowners travel.”
If you’re looking for even more space, GableCraft’s single-family homes, with detached rear garages, offer heritage-style Tudor, Arts & Crafts, Shingle, Prairie Coastal and Colonial exteriors, plus open plans with oversized windows and outdoor decks and patios to inspire indoor-outdoor living.
Every home features a large, open-concept island-kitchen, with walk-in pantry on the main floor, and a spacious master retreat with walk-in closet and spa-style ensuite, plus a conveniently located upstairs laundry room. Choose from six models, ranging from 1,467 square feet to 1,928 square feet, with three or four bedrooms, ocean views and walkout basements. Prices start in the low $700,000s.
For more information, visit the GableCraft Homes’ sales centre at 3549 Ryder Hesjedal Way in Colwood. It is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except Friday, or call 778-265-8350.
Also visit gablecraft homes.ca/royalbay or Royal bay.ca for community plans, floor plans, photos and more.