Victoria BC Neighbourhoods Guide
Welcome to Victoria! Greater Victoria, or the Capital Region District, is divided into 13 distinct municipalities. Each with their own mayors, councils, bylaws, zoning and unique characteristics. Each municipality is further divided into distinct neighbourhoods. This handy chart will show you each one, what lifestyle to expect and what to look when choosing a municipality or neighbourhood of Victoria to live.
Victoria Map
Meet our 13 Municipalities
If you are moving to Victoria, due diligence on everything from if secondary suites are legal or have restrictions, Airbnbs (Short Term Accommodation), schools, garbage and recycling pickup and yes, even how many chickens you can keep is determined by local bylaws. Every municipality is different!
| Municipality | Population (2023) | Suites Allowed? | Garbage & Recycling? | Chickens Allowed? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Saanich | 17000 | Yes, except Dean Park | No, private | Yes |
| Colwood | 16500 | Yes | No, private | Hens only* |
| Esquimalt | 18000 | Yes | Yes | 7 Hens Max |
| Highlands | 2500 | Yes | No | No limit |
| Langford | 5000 | Yes | No, private | Up to 4 Hens |
| Metchosin | 5000 | Yes | No, private | No limit |
| North Saanich | 12000 | Yes | No | Hens only |
| Oak Bay | 18000 | Yes, with restrictions | Yes | Hens Only |
| Saanich | 120000 | Yes, except Broadmead | Yes | Hens Only |
| Sidney | 12000 | Yes | Yes | Not allowed |
| Sooke | 13000 | Yes | Yes | Yes, no limits |
| Victoria | 86000 | Yes | Yes | Hens only, 15 max |
| View Royal | 11000 | Yes | Yes | 4 Hens Max |
Useful links for bylaws and zoning:
