Parkwood Place is a 55+ independent living residence in Victoria’s Shelbourne area, offering a retirement setting built around private suites, dining, wellness, and organized activities. The community provides studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments and maintains an active schedule that includes arts programs, music, games and outings. Its sister residence, Oakwood Manor, is across Shelbourne Street and provides a different level of care. The current operator is Optima Living, which took over the community in October 2023.
HOMES
Parkwood Place offers studio, one- and two-bedroom independent living suites. Each suite includes a private bathroom, emergency call system, security features, smoke detectors, and sprinklers. The current advertised starting price is CAD $2,800 per month for a studio, based on availability. The community is rental housing rather than individually owned homes, so HOA or strata fees do not apply. Specific suite square footage is not published on the current official site and is therefore Unverifiable.
AMENITIES
Residents have access to full-service dining three times daily, a private dining room, fitness centre, salon and spa, theatre, games room, library and lounge. Other included services include housekeeping, laundry service, cable TV and a scheduled shuttle bus for outings. The activity program adds an arts and crafts room, card room, entertainment hall, piano, and organized recreational activities. Recent programming has included bridge, music appreciation, sewing, creative writing, trivia, and resident-led games.
LOCATION & NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Parkwood Place is at 3051 Shelbourne Street in Victoria, British Columbia, in an established urban area with shopping, medical services and public transportation nearby. The residence identifies Hillside Shopping Mall, a medical centre and pharmacy among nearby conveniences, while Royal Jubilee Hospital is also close by. Residents can access green space behind the residence and activities in the surrounding area. Victoria’s Beacon Hill Park, with trails, sports facilities and gardens, provides a major nearby outdoor destination.
AMENITIES HIGHLIGHT
Parkwood Place combines full-service dining with a dedicated fitness centre, theatre, games room, library and salon/spa. Its scheduled shuttle service also supports organized outings beyond the residence.