Highlands, BC, nestled on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, is a tranquil haven renowned for its rural charm and natural beauty. This idyllic municipality captivates with lush landscapes, including forests, lakes, and meadows. Residents cherish the area's serenity and engage in outdoor pursuits, from hiking to birdwatching. Highlands preserves its rural character through stringent zoning regulations, ensuring a harmonious coexistence of modern living and environmental conservation in this picturesque retreat.

The VREB district of Highlands, part of the Westshore region, corresponds to the municipal District of Highlands and is sub-divided into 3 neighbourhoods.  Click a coloured area on the map for details.  Zoom and drag the map to inspect the section you're interested in.  Use the controls above the map to share or enlarge.  View our other maps in the Greater Victoria area using the links on the right.

Many people choose to live in Highlands because of its rural character and natural beauty. Residents are encouraged to build their homes with the least environmental impact by minimizing vegetation removal, using materials that blend in with the landscape and positioning homes so that they are not highly visible from the road or viewpoints.

Mount Work Regional Park boasts swimming holes, fishing spots and hilly terrain as well as the highest peak on the Saanich Peninsula. Lone Tree Regional Park has a two kilometre trail that winds uphill, leading hikers to fabulous views of the Highlands, Victoria and the Olympic Mountains.

Neighbourhoods in Highlands:

  • Bear Mountain

  • Western Highlands

  • eastern Highlands