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Tillicum is a compact, centrally located sub-neighbourhood in Saanich, positioned just north of Victoria's city limits along the Gorge Waterway. It sits roughly between Tillicum Road to the west and the Gorge waters to the east, with Admirals Road forming much of its southern edge and Burnside Road West marking its northern boundary. This places Tillicum in close proximity to several neighbouring Saanich communities, including Gorge-Tillicum to the immediate south (which crosses into Victoria proper) and Marigold to the north. The area benefits from its position along the scenic Gorge, with parklands and waterfront access defining its eastern edge, while commercial corridors along Tillicum Road and Burnside provide local services and connectivity. The housing character in Tillicum is notably diverse, reflecting decades of gradual development and redevelopment. The streetscape includes a mix of older single-family homes, many dating from the mid-twentieth century, alongside more recent townhome complexes and low-rise apartment buildings that have filled in over time. Lot sizes vary, with some larger properties interspersed among more compact residential parcels. The current listing mix confirms this variety, featuring everything from commercial properties and fourplexes to houses, townhomes, and apartments, with an average of nearly three bedrooms and prices spanning from the high two hundreds into the multi-millions. The overall feel is that of an established, evolving neighbourhood where original character homes coexist with newer infill and multi-family development.

AI-authored, reviewed by Doug LeMaire, REALTOR®. General information only — not a substitute for professional advice.