Fernwood & Jubilee

A walkable community with lots of attractions for residents and visitors alike.

Welcome to Downtown Fernwood & Jubilee

This vibrant neighbourhood is tucked between Rockland/Fairfield, Oak Bay, and Downtown, and is a walkable community with lots of attractions for residents and visitors alike.

Overview

Fernwood & Jubilee was once the home base of salty dogs and merchants. The neighbourhood known as “funky Fernwood” is one of Victoria’s oldest districts and has since become the neighbourhood of choice for artists, foodies, and bohemians who seek to experience something unique and proudly local. The Fernwood district is all those things and then some.

Fernwood Population: 9,425 (as of 2011, according to 2011 Census)
Jubilee Population: 5,240 (as of 2011, according to 2011 Census)

Community

This hip and vibrant neighbourhood is tucked between Rockland/Fairfield, Oak Bay, and downtown and is a walkable community with lots of attractions for residents and visitors alike. The Jubilee community that borders Fernwood offers expedient access to both Downtown Victoria and Oak Bay Village and affords residents the closest possible proximity to one of Victoria’s largest and recently renovated hospitals: Victoria Jubilee Hospital.

Lifestyle

Artsy Bohemian & Foodie Urbanite

85% CITY + 15% ISLAND LIFE

Walkable and bikeable access to downtown shops and restaurants, parks, and green spaces. Immediate access to your community’s own village of boutiques, salons, cafes, arts, and dining. Easy access to Downtown Victoria while enjoying the unique culture of artsy Fernwood or the proximity to Oak Bay Village from the Jubilee area.

Small enough community to build familiarity with neighbours and community vendors, while also enjoying seeing the new faces of visitors from other areas of Victoria.

Avid gardener? Take part in Fernwood’s community gardens.

Walkability and Bikeability

Fernwood has a Walkscore of 78 (most errands can be accomplished on foot), making it the 7th most walkable district in Victoria.

North Jubilee has a Walkscore of 74 (most errands can be accomplished on foot), making it the 10th most walkable district in Victoria. South Jubilee has a Walkscore of 81 (most errands can be accomplished on foot), making it the 5th most walkable neighbourhood in Victoria.

Senior-Friendly

Outdoor amenities and activities including parks with paved walkways and outdoor seating, easy access to public transit, the conveniently-accessible Fernwood Square, and numerous community-based programs and opportunities to socialize make Fernwood ideal for hip, artistic, and social seniors.

The Jubilee area’s direct accessibility to Jubilee Hospital, Downtown Victoria, and the tranquil Oak Bay Village make it a very senior-friendly destination as well.

Pet-Friendly

Fernwood’s Stadacona Park and Alexander Park, and Jubilee’s Redfern Park each offer off-leash areas for dogs to play.

Family-Friendly

Easy access to parks, schools, and playgrounds, and year-round family-friendly sporting and community events make Fernwood and Jubilee suitable neighbourhoods for families that want to live close to downtown.

Key Landmarks & Amenities

PARKS & OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS

The district of Fernwood features several parks, playgrounds and outdoor spaces, some of which have dog off-leash areas. Following are just a few notable outdoor attractions.

ROYAL ATHLETIC PARK

Since the early 1900s, Royal Athletic Park has been a playing field and practice space for home teams--Victoria HarbourCats baseball team--as well as visiting teams, and currently features a fully-lit, grass stadium that can host sports, festivals, and music events year-round. Find out more!

STADACONA PARK

Located in the heart of Fernwood and right across the street from popular Fernwood food vendors. This community park features a paved trail, picnic tables, benches, a playground, tennis court, and lots of open green space to run, picnic and play (including a dog off-leash area). Find out more!

STEVENSON PARK

Located directly behind the community centre, this neigbourhood park features playground equipment for kids, and open green space for running, picnicking and playing. Find out more!

JUBILEE’S REDFERN PARK

Is a small neighbourhood park featuring a playground, picnic tables, benches, and a paved-pathway that’s lit after dusk. Offers off-leash access to dogs in a partially fenced area of the park, but only in the early mornings and late evenings. Find out more!