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Bayview Place’s newest building, Promontory, has broken ground. The ceremonies took place on January 30, 2012 at Bayview Place, Victoria. Focus Equities has partnered with Bosa Properties to build a 21-story high rise condominium tower which will redefine the skyline as Greater Victoria’s tallest building. The partnership has been very successful with 50% pre-sales prior to construction commencement. The success of this partnership gives great promise to Bosa Properties expanding into future development at Bayview Place.

For a spectacular site take a stroll to the grounds of the Victoria Government Parliament Buildings situated in Victoria’s inner harbor, less that a half an hours walk from Bayview Properties. The buildings look spectacular and grand during the day and as the sun sets, over 3,300 bulbs light up the buildings, casting a magical feeling upon its beholders.

Architect Francis Rattenbury constructed the buildings at just 25 years old in beginning in 1893 though not opening until 1915, the building now houses the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

Enjoy guided tours of the grounds during the summer months.

Built between 1904 and 1908, the Empress Hotel is amongst the oldest and most famous buildings in Victoria, British Columbia. Built by Francis Rattenbury, the hotel was designed as a terminus hotel for the Canadian Pacific’s steamship line. As Victoria emerged as a destination for tourists around the 1920s the hotel was remarketed.

Now, almost a century later, The Empress is regarded on the Condé Nast Gold List 2011 & Travel + Leisure 500, & Best Hotels of the World 2011, visited by royalty and celebrities alike.

Don’t miss it, The Empress is a must see spectacle in Victoria’s inner harbor, a mere 5 minute drive, or 25 minute walk from Bayview Properties, along the waters edge.

Partake in the amenities offered at the Empress, stop by the world renowned Tea Lobby for Afternoon Tea, it has been served since the hotel’s opening, enjoy dinner in The Bengal Lounge, a colonial style room offering authentic curry buffet and a plentiful cocktail menu, or enjoy a relaxing few hours in the award winning Willow Stream Spa. Whatever you’re craving, you can find it a few short minutes away from Bayview Properties.

On Top of it All.

There’s nothing like the feeling of gazing at wide open space, sensing that the world has unfurled itself before you. Bayview Place is unique in that nearly every residence allows you to gaze at both ocean and mountain views.

Just beyond your front door, Victoria’s picturesque harbour and historic buildings are encircled by the Olympic Mountains, Mount Baker, and the Sooke Foothills. Bayview residents enjoy ocean and harbour views as well as a dazzling array of natural rock outcroppings, wildflowers, and indigenous arbutus and oak trees.

And when the sun goes down, the lights of one of North America’s most cosmopolitan cities sparkle silently below.

Bayview Place is surrounded by an incredible blend of arts, crafts, museums, and galleries, all located within minutes of Bayview. The Royal Theatre, which first opened in 1913, has welcomed legends from Mikhail Baryshnikov to Luciano Pavarotti, and that’s just the beginning.

Take a stroll around Victoria’s many theatres and you’ll find performances to suit every taste: the Royal British Columbia Museum, the Belfry Theatre, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, the Langham Court Theatre, and the Victoria Conservatory of Music all reflect the area’s thriving cultural diversity.