Discover The Serene Difference.

Homes for Everyday Living

Built to modern standards for accessibility and sustainability, The Serene offers a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes suited to a wide range of households. Generously-sized units and large windows maximize natural light and ventilation, while high-quality finishes, modern appliances, in-unit laundry, and well-designed balconies and patios support everyday comfort.

Shared outdoor spaces extend the living environment into the landscape, providing opportunities for connection and time outside. Indoor and outdoor connections have been designed with accessibility in mind to support residents as their needs evolve and allow them to age in place.

Public Realm, Streets, & Mobility

The planned frontage improvements along Laval Avenue and Gordon Head Road create a safer and more enjoyable environment for walking, biking, and transit use.

• New boulevards, wider sidewalks, street trees, and an upgraded separate bike lane improve safety and connectivity along the street front.
• Generous landscape buffers and diverse planting enrich the pedestrian experience and enhance the neighbourhood’s green character while providing shade and mitigating noise pollution.
• Curb and frontage improvements to calm traffic near the Lavell Road intersection, contributing to safer routes for residents, schools, and nearby amenities
• Secure underground parking, convenient bike storage & maintenance facilities, and proximity to frequent transit routes align with Saanich communities’ transportation while minimizing impact to existing neighbourhood.

Connect with Nature & Community

The Serene’s landscape is planned with a diverse mix of plantings to support on-site biodiversity, expand tree canopy coverage, and improve stormwater performance through integrated rain gardens. Large landscape buffers provide privacy, reduce noise, and contribute to a calm, green setting for residents.

A shared outdoor amenity area offers space for everyday activities and includes:

• Raised vegetable gardens
• Children’s play area
• Outdoor cooking pavilion
• Gathering lawn and contemplative seating areas

Outdoor rooms and seating areas create flexible, multi-generational spaces for meeting, playing, relaxing, or hosting. Together, these elements strengthen the connection between residents, the landscape, and the wider neighbourhood.

Neighbourhood Connectivity

The Serene is well connected to the essentials of daily life as well as the region’s major educational, commercial, and recreational destinations:

• Walkable to the University of Victoria, making it an ideal location for students, staff, and professionals seeking a convenient, car-light lifestyle.
• Close to local retail villages, including Tuscany Village, University Heights, and Cadboro Bay Village, offering groceries, cafés, services, and everyday community amenities.
• Cycling Connectivity: Strong cycling infrastructure nearby, including protected bike lanes and multi-use pathways that link directly to the regional cycling network and the UVic ring road.
• Public Transit: Excellent transit access with Bus Route 26 located approximately 50 metres from the entrance, and frequent transit service available 550 metres away on McKenzie Avenue, providing connections to the UVic Transit Exchange and the greater region.
• Access to Parks and Natural Areas: Near Mount Douglas Park and several ocean beaches, giving residents opportunities for outdoor recreation within minutes of home.