Nestled in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, Bear Mountain is a sophisticated and charming metropolis with world-class recreational opportunities and a year-round temperate climate. Residents experience the best of both worlds by living among natural and rugged West Coast beauty, while enjoying the city perks of downtown Victoria and Millstream Village just minutes away. The private community emits a relaxing atmosphere complete with golf, tennis, cycling, spa amenities, shopping, and dining just footsteps from your front door.
So without further ado, here are the top three reasons you should consider investing in Bear Mountain real estate and calling it your new home.
Reason #1 – Resort Lifestyle
Golf
The resort is home to two world-class Nicklaus Golf Courses that combined represent the only 36-hole Nicklaus Design golf experience in Canada. Choose between the rugged, challenging Mountain Course or the more serene Valley Course. All rates on both courses include power cart with GPS, club valet & club cleaning services, and warm up balls on the practice facility. There’s a reason why Golf Canada recently named Bear Mountain home to their only national development center.
The resort also features eight custom designed red clay tennis courts – located in a beautiful natural setting at the foot of Mt. Finlayson – as well as a state-of-the-art four court indoor facility. Professional staff and coaches offer private, semi-private, adult and junior group lessons, drop-in drill sessions, clinics, and camps.
Mountain Biking
Visit Vancouver Island’s most famous bike park (rentals and training center available). Home to the Canadian National Team, the bike park at Bear Mountain is open for riding every day of the year. Experience the network of intermediate to advanced west coast singletrack, sweeping flow lines, and scenic climbs.
Fitness
Nestled in the center of the resort village, the North Langford Recreation Centre provides premium amenities and a variety of health and wellness opportunities for all levels of fitness. Enjoy a group fitness class, join the fitness studio, or hire a personal trainer to meet your goals. Proudly featuring a year-round, heated outdoor pool and hot tub, the poolside patio is a great place to relax after a workout or meet up with friends for lunch. Classes vary from boot camp, aqua fit, and spin sessions and run all year round – just steps away from Bear Mountain residents’ front doors.
Spa
Enjoy nurturing spa treatments including offerings for men, couples, and golfers. Appreciate the surrounding views from the comfort of the spa lounge, or journey to the terrace and soak in the mineral pool. From facials, massages, and body scrubs, to waxing and makeup lessons, your senses will be restored at Sante Spa.
Dining
For those who value simple elegance and contemporary dining, venture no further, for Bear Mountain’s restaurant scene is dedicated to the highest standards, featuring Vancouver Island’s freshest products. Led by Executive Chef Justin Weber, there is always something new and entertaining happening at the resort’s four restaurants and lounges (including live music every Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm featuring local, renowned, and up-and-coming artists).
Winter Skating
Decorated for the winter holidays and located in the resort’s backyard, Bear Mountain’s skating rink is the perfect place to build memories with your friends, colleagues, and loved ones. Although Victoria is not known for freezing temperatures, through the magic of Christmas, Bear Mountain offers locals and resort guests the chance to skate in a Winter Wonderland.
Reason #2 – Close Proximity to Everything
Being that it’s a private resort community on a Mountain, people sometimes have the perception that Bear Mountain residents must be very secluded – but that’s not the case! Commuting for daily necessities is quick and easy as Bear Mountain is conveniently located right beside Millstream Village, north Langford’s commercial hub; home of restaurants, grocery stores, boutique shopping, national chains, and much more! You will also find yourself just a short 15-minute drive from downtown Victoria, with direct access to Highway #1.
Bear Mountain also offers a full-service hair salon, offering hair designs and styles, beauty services, and nail services – all in a unique, relaxing, and elegant atmosphere. The Mountain Market is open seven days a week located right on Bear Mountain Parkway and offers a wide variety of grocery essentials plus specialty coffees and fresh, made-to-order sandwiches. Costco and The Market on Millstream are also minutes away.
Local walks and parks include world-renowned Goldstream Park, Mt. Finlayson, Francis King Regional Park, Fort Rodd Hill, Hatley Castle, and the Galloping Goose Trail. It’s also a 10 minute drive to two popular swimming lakes – Langford Lake and Thetis Lake.
Playgrounds dot the neighbourhood and extensive wilderness trails coil around the mountain, perfect for families. The mountain atmosphere promotes healthy living and an active lifestyle, and it couldn’t be any safer for kids to roam free and explore.
For families with kids, there are elementary, middle, and secondary schools just a short drive or bus ride to the south – the closest being Lakewood Elementary School (2 minute drive), Spencer Middle School (7 minute drive), and Belmont Secondary School (11 minute drive).
Reason #3 – Booming Real Estate with Amazing Bang-for-Buck
Bound between the City of Langford and the District of Highlands, Bear Mountain contains approximately 1,150 homes and 3,000 residents (latest stats available), with the number of homes and population growing fast – and for good reason! Not only is the lifestyle of Bear Mountain extremely attractive for most home buyers, but so are the area’s prices. Compared to other desirable and high-end neighbourhoods, buyers can get much more for their money on Bear Mountain.
Just look at this comparison of a $1.22m home in Oak Bay vs. a $1.15m home on Bear Mountain!
Each and every property has been thoughtfully sided and built to take full advantage of the beautiful west coast landscape, mountainside, and panoramic vistas. With a suite of varying property types, from family homes, townhomes, condo suites, and acreages, there is something for everyone!
In 2013, Ecoasis Developments LLP took ownership of the Bear Mountain lands, with the goal of developing a truly enviable community. Most Ecoasis-built homes come with a Golf Membership Eligible Address (GMEA) – an exclusive right to a Bear Mountain Golf Club membership – adding value to your property and lifestyle. More and more amenities are introduced every year as the development expands its variety of single-family homes, townhouses, and a high rise condominium development.
“We really love the juxtaposition of nature in the Highlands, with urban vibrancy in Langford. It’s a truly unique combination and each offers highly desirable lifestyle choices that enrich the character of the overall community.”
– Dan Matthews, Managing Partner and Founder of Ecoasis
Bear Mountain is one of those special neighbourhoods that just takes your breath away. Whether you’re wanting to start a family, are in the midst of raising one, are looking to enjoy your retirement, or are simply after the perfect vacation getaway home, the wide assortment of real estate, recreational facilities, and outdoor activities will accommodate you.
If this blog post hasn’t persuaded you enough to consider moving to Bear Mountain, then maybe our handpicked list of the Top Bear Mountain Homes Currently For Sale will!
