Colwood is on the rise—and for business owners looking for the right mix of market growth, talent, access and quality of life, the timing has never been better.
Set against more than seven kilometres of breathtaking oceanfront and surrounded by lush West Coast forest, Colwood offers the kind of everyday experience that helps businesses attract customers and retain employees. From beach walks and ocean sports to shady trails and over 50 parks, the outdoors is part of daily life in Colwood.
New opportunities on Vancouver Island
Colwood is experiencing significant growth, with new developments in the heart of the city and along the waterfront in the Royal Bay and Beachlands neighbourhoods. An incredible seaside village is taking shape with a public plaza, boutique shopping and waterfront dining envisioned near the beach, next to the growing commercial and civic centre in the neighbourhood core. These waterfront destinations will complement a revitalized town centre at Colwood Corners, where new shops, services and employment opportunities support an increasingly diverse and self-sufficient urban experience still uniquely connected to nature.
Home to about 23,000 people and over 700 businesses, Colwood is also a rapidly growing business and innovation hub. Momentum is supported by premier educational partners, including Royal Roads University at Hatley Castle—an innovative post-secondary institution designed for working professionals—along with strong partnerships with the University of Victoria and Camosun College on economic development, sustainability and innovative technology initiatives. Whether you’re launching a restaurant or retail concept, building a health or green technology innovation centre, or growing a recreation or eco-adventure business, Colwood offers a community—and customer base—on the move.
Colwood is also an emerging regional connector, with the Galloping Goose Regional Trail running through the city, rapid transit lanes to downtown Victoria in progress and ongoing pedestrian and cycling improvements. Just 20 minutes from Victoria, it’s easy to connect to a diverse mix of services, employment and amenities by car, bus or bike—while building a business in a place people genuinely want to spend time.
Just 15 kilometres from downtown Victoria, see what waits for you in Colwood.
Learn more and get in touch at colwood.ca.
