the causeway

Welcome to the Causeway

The Inner Harbour/Causeway

The Causeway in Victoria consists of a granite retaining wall and a lower concrete promenade known as the “lower causeway”

OTHER NAMES
David Foster Way
Inner Harbour Causeway

Historical Significance:

– The Causeway’s granite retaining wall allowed for the development of the Iconic Empress Hotel by the Canadian Pacific Railway

– The Causeway played a crucial role in establishing Victoria as a primary tourist destination on the west coast of Canada

FEATURES

  • enhanced the living and working environment of the Inner Harbour
  • eatures dedicated pedestrian routes away from traffic, areas for events and people watching, and integration of contemplative spaces
  • a significant public space, hosting markets, street performers, and attracting both locals and visitors

ATTRACTIONS & FACILITIES

– Causeway Marina: offers moorage for recreational vessels – Socrates Dock: Water taxis and whale watching vessels – Ship Point Marina: This luxury yacht and large vessel facility – The Lower Causeway is a walkway along the harbour in front of the Legislative Buildings and Empress Hotel, often bustling with buskers, artists, and people enjoying a stroll – Other attractions in the Inner Harbour include the Empress Hotel, Government Street, Royal BC Museum, Miniature World, and the Legislative Buildings  

The Customs House (521 Courtney/888 Government) has recently undergone renovations to transform it into a luxurious residential and commercial space.

  • It is a century-old heritage structure with a new seven-storey addition
  • The building is situated at the heart of Victoria’s world-famous Inner Harbour, offering an irreplaceable location 
  • The building is situated at the heart of Victoria’s world-famous Inner Harbour, offering an irreplaceable location
  • Amenities: state of the art fitness facility, steam, sauna, concierge

Residences:

  • The newly renovated Customs House offers residences that combine modern luxury with the tradition and style of great apartments from a bygone era
  • The residences feature soaring ceilings, open floor plans, and high-quality finishes [1].
  • There is a wide variety of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom homes available, ranging from 600 to 4,250 square feet

Commercial Space:

  • In addition to the residential units, Customs House also includes ground-floor retail spaces [3].
  • The retail area provides opportunities for businesses to operate in this prime location in Downtown Victoria

EAT LOCAL

Customs House View

Harbour Place

Luxury One bedroom/ 1 1/2 Bath with direct harbour views. Newly furnished and fabulous

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The Aria

One bedroom in the heart of Humboldt valley just a block to the Causeway. Full gym, concierge @737 Humboldt

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Astoria 5

One bedroom on Fairfield just 2 blocks to the causeway.

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The Sovereign

Luxury two bedroom on Courtney one half block to the Causeway

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