Hillside Centre is a 589,780-square-foot enclosed regional shopping centre located in the heart of Victoria, British Columbia. Anchored by major retailers including Canadian Tire and a two-level urban-format Walmart, the centre also features a strong mix of national and local tenants such as Dollarama, Thrifty Foods, Marshall’s, Sport Chek, and Bolen Books—Canada’s largest independent book retailer. Positioned as a key destination for both students and residents, the centre draws from a Primary Trade Area of more than 200,000 people within a 13-minute drive and is less than 3 km from both the University of Victoria and Camosun College, as well as Royal Jubilee Hospital. Hillside Centre functions as a vital one-stop destination offering a broad range of retail, services, and food vendors to an affluent and diverse customer base.
Located at 1644 Hillside Avenue in Victoria, the centre is positioned at the crossroads of several established neighbourhoods including Oak Bay, Saanich, and Oaklands. Hillside Centre benefits from excellent transit connectivity, with 13 transit stops adjacent to the property and the Hillside Centre Exchange providing convenient access across Greater Victoria. The property comprises 589,960 square feet of GLA and features over 100 stores and services, supported by 1,803 parking spaces, 11 EV charging stations, and strong walk, transit, and bike accessibility scores. Sustainability initiatives—including rooftop beehives, waste diversion programs, and seasonal bike services—further enhance the centre’s community-focused and environmentally responsible positioning.