University of Victoria - Cedar Hill Corner
Master Plan Info - map
A new mixed-use community near UVic's main campus with housing and commercial properties
Currently 40 acres of vacant land at Cedar Hill Corner adjacent to Mystic Vale on Cedar Hill Cross Road
Up to 3,800 housing units consisting of predominantly 6 storey mid-rise buildings and potential high-rises
Developer
University of Victoria
Architect
To be determined
Context
The plans are based on UVic's 2023 Real Estate Strategy which states the "the primary purpose is to contribute to a vibrant and distinct campus community, while generating long-term revenue for the university." Southwood Circle at the University of Manitoba and UniverCity at Simon Fraser University are both referenced as case studies by UVic.
In July 2025 the BC Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs issued a directive to Oak Bay and West Vancouver to get more homes built. According to the directive Oak Bay had delivered only 16 of its 56 net-new units required by the Year 1 housing target. Any new housing created by UVic on the Oak Bay side of their property would count towards provincially mandated housing targets.
Status
December 2025 Status - early planning stages, in talks with District of Oak Bay
Media and Images
November 27, 2025 Times Colonist news story on Oak Bay housing efforts.
