Metchosin, Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands
Kangaroo
A micro-neighbourhood within Metchosin. This page focuses on location and housing character — for walkability, transit, climate, and safety metrics see the Metchosin community page.
Active listings
9
Price range
$575K – $5.75M
Median
$1.75M
About Kangaroo
Kangaroo is a rural sub-neighbourhood situated in the southern portion of Metchosin, roughly defined by Happy Valley Road to the north and extending south toward the Olympic Peninsula viewpoints along the coast. This area takes its name from the historic Kangaroo Road, which winds through the locale and serves as a key reference point for residents. Kangaroo sits west of the more densely settled areas around Metchosin Road and is characterized by its forested acreage properties and proximity to the dramatic coastline that defines Metchosin's western edge. The neighbourhood borders vast tracts of protected parkland and Crown land, contributing to its exceptionally quiet, isolated character.
The housing stock in Kangaroo consists predominantly of single-family homes set on large, expansive lots that offer significant privacy and a genuine retreat atmosphere. Many properties date from the 1970s through the 1990s, though custom-built homes from the 2000s and newer also dot the landscape, reflecting the area's appeal to buyers seeking space and seclusion. The streetscape is rustic and naturalized, with tree-lined private driveways leading to homes often screened from the road by mature forest. The current listing mix includes houses and vacant land parcels, with an average of approximately three bedrooms per home and prices ranging from the mid-five hundreds to well over five million dollars, reflecting the variety in lot sizes, build quality, and oceanfront or near-oceanfront positioning.
AI-authored, reviewed by Doug LeMaire, REALTOR®. General information only — not a substitute for professional advice.