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Metchosin, Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands

William Head

As a smaller BC community, William Head falls outside the Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley, and Sea-to-Sky Corridor focus areas — but that doesn't mean we can't help you get connected! 🐾 Would you like to be connected with a licensed REALTOR® in that area through Doug's referral network? Referral REALTOR® link.

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
3
Price range
$1.30M – $2.25M
Median
$1.40M
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About William Head

William Head occupies the southwestern tip of Metchosin, jutting into the Strait of Juan de Fuca as a distinct peninsula that forms one of the municipality's most geographically defined sub-areas. The headland is bounded by open water on three sides, with Rocky Point Road serving as the primary corridor connecting it to the broader Metchosin interior. Its position at the far southwestern reach of the municipality sets it apart from more centrally located Metchosin sub-areas, giving it a notably remote and self-contained character relative to the rest of the community. Housing at William Head is predominantly low-density and rural in nature, with properties sitting on generous lots that in many cases capture sweeping ocean and strait views. The residential stock reflects a mix of established mid-century homes and more recently constructed custom builds, giving the area a settled yet evolving feel. Waterfront and near-waterfront positioning is a defining feature of many properties here, contributing to the elevated price range seen in active listings, which currently span roughly $1,299,000 to $2,249,000 with homes averaging around 4.3 bedrooms. The streetscape is quiet and pastoral rather than suburban, with significant tree cover, natural landscaping, and limited residential density throughout. This combination of large parcels, water exposure, and custom construction gives William Head a distinctly high-end rural character that differentiates it from other pockets within Metchosin.
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Frequently Asked

About William Head

What is William Head, Metchosin known for?
William Head occupies the southwestern tip of Metchosin, jutting into the Strait of Juan de Fuca as a distinct peninsula that forms one of the municipality's most geographically defined sub-areas. The headland is bounded by open water on three sides, with Rocky Point Road serving as the primary corridor connecting it to the broader Metchosin interior. Its position at the far southwestern reach of the municipality sets it apart from more centrally located Metchosin sub-areas,
How many active MLS® listings are currently in William Head?
William Head currently has 3 active MLS® listings in the CREA DDF® feed. Listings refresh every four hours on EZtoFind.ca. Price range: $1.30M – $2.25M, median $1.40M.
Which municipality and BC region is William Head part of?
William Head sits within Metchosin, Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands. For municipal-level walkability, transit, climate normals, and safety metrics see the Metchosin community page on EZtoFind.ca.
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