Balcony at Portage West overlooking the Gorge Waterway
Portage West

find your place in a unique waterfront community

Available for Lease

From

$2,045

Homes

96

Address

101 Island Hwy, Victoria, BC

Welcome home to Portage West.

Studio · 1 bdrm · 1 bdrm + den · 2 bdrm + den

Discover waterfront living at Portage West, where thoughtfully designed homes, inviting amenities and a connected community come together. Ideally located with convenient access to downtown Victoria, the Westshore, Royal Roads University and the University of Victoria, Portage West offers an exceptional balance of comfort and convenience.

Choose from a collection of contemporary apartments, studios and cottages designed for modern living. Each home features quality finishes, including Electrolux appliances, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry and LED lighting. With pet-friendly accommodations and an emphasis on comfortable, connected living, Portage West is a place to truly feel at home.

Kayaking on the Gorge at first lightYellow and white flowers on a table by the waterA swimmer at the edge of the pool

From young families to working professionals, to outdoor adventure aficionados, at Portage West we’re confident that…

your place is here

Amenities

Designed for everyday living.

Thoughtful amenities and the essentials you need, all in one place.

Monthly rent includes

  • Parking for 1 vehicle
  • Secure bike parking
  • Common WiFi in all amenity spaces

On-site amenities

  • Waterfront heated outdoor pool
  • Built-in outdoor BBQ with entertaining area
  • Fitness studio with gym equipment
  • Laundry facility
  • Dock with communal kayaks and paddle-boards
  • Iluka Espresso Café

Included in your rent

  • Hot water
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Window coverings
  • Garbage collection

Apartments are unfurnished.

On-site café, outdoor pool, fitness studio, outdoor kitchen

Floorplans

Plans for every home.

Floor plan: Halyard building, studio
Floor plan: Halyard building, one bedroom A
Floor plan: Halyard building, one bedroom B
Floor plan: Halyard building, one bedroom and den
Floor plan: Halyard building, one bedroom and den B
Floor plan: Bowen building, studio
Floor plan: Bowen building, one bedroom
Floor plan: Carrick building, one bedroom
Floor plan: Reef building, one bedroom
Floor plan: Reef building, two bedroom and den
Floor plan: one bedroom cottage layout

Pets

We’re all about inclusivity and we want you to know that Portage West is a pet-friendly place. It can be a major challenge to find rentals that allow four-legged family members, so we’re proud to not only accept them, but also offer direct access to the Gorge Waterway for the best dog walks around.

*50 pound weight limit

Neighbourhood

On the Gorge, minutes from everything.

Situated on the beautiful Gorge Waterway in the Township of Esquimalt, Portage West offers convenient proximity to both urban centre and natural world. Downtown Victoria is less than a ten minute drive or twenty minute bike ride away, and nearby destinations like Goldstream Provincial Park and Witty’s Lagoon offer the kind of outdoor escape that feel vital to life on the west coast. If you prefer to kick it local, an evening kayak along the Gorge never sounds like a bad idea! Within walking distance are grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants and pubs, and plenty of green space for kids and pets.

Out here, the pace is a little slower, the water a little calmer, and the air a little clearer. Come find your place in revitalized waterfront community living.

  1. 01Gorge Waterway walkway
  2. 02Iluka Espresso Café
  3. 03Grocery
  4. 04Major transit stop
  5. 05Downtown Victoria
  6. 06Royal Roads University
A lamp post on the Gorge walkway, the buildings and the water behind it
A dachshund wrapped in a yellow blanket: no need for disguises — everyone welcome

What residents say.

My girlfriend and I downsized from a significantly larger place to Portage West. It was one of the best decisions we’ve made in terms of choosing a place to live.

The location itself is excellent. Close to grocery stores, convenience store right across the street, major transit stop right outside and (since we have a dog) you couldn’t ask for a better place to go for walks than the Gorge Waterway.

The complex is pet friendly and neighbours are friendly (they do a great job of screening for good tenants). There is a pool, a gym and plenty of other recreational options for tenants. Seeing as how we were downsizing, we were concerned about moving into a smaller space and how we would adapt. The layout of the one bedroom suite we had was fantastic. Even though it was a smaller space, every inch was optimized to allow us to feel at home! Appliances were great quality and showers and sinks all had great water pressure.

The Property Manager, Dave, is one of the best I’ve ever had. On the few occasions I had to contact him, he was always very quick to respond and every interaction was positive, regardless of the issue. He really does his best to ensure that everyone living at Portage West has a great experience, rather than only focusing on making sure that rent gets paid on time.

We are only relocating due to a job opportunity in another city, otherwise, we likely would have lived here for years! I can honestly say that should life bring me back to Victoria, I will reach out to Dave and Portage West as my first attempt at securing a rental. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Mike Fisher

Portage West is an amazing Gorge-front home, it’s handy to all amenities yet walking along the Gorge walkway and being so close to the water is an unbeatable feature. The owner and property manager, Dave, is the best! He’s very thoughtful, helpful, and keeps the property clean and maintained. Having a pool and gym access is a big bonus too! All round a wonderful place to live in Victoria!

Jamie Boyack

Love living here. Great people and atmosphere.

Garron Rinkel

Love where you live.

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101 Island Hwy #200
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