Highlands, British Columbia
The District of Highlands (locally known as the Highlands and also known as Highlands) is a district municipality near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. As one of the Western Communities, or West Shore municipalities, outside Victoria, Highlands has a population of 2,225 as of 2016. The region stretches along the Saanich Inlet shoreline from north of Goldstream to Mackenzie Bight. Highlands is one of the more undeveloped areas of the Greater Victoria region; it is one of the newest Greater Victoria municipalities created within the Capital Regional District.
Highlands | |
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District municipality | |
| District of Highlands | |
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| Coordinates: 48°31′N 123°30′W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Regional district | Capital |
| Incorporated | 1993 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ken Williams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.05 km2 (14.69 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 2,225 |
| • Density | 58.5/km2 (152/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−08:00 (PST) |
| Highways | 1 |
| Waterways | Saanich Inlet |
| Website | www |
Although the area is seen as a target for residential expansion of the Greater Victoria region, it is known mainly for its lakes, hills, and wilderness. It is home to many parks, notably large portions of Gowlland Tod Provincial Park, Mount Work Regional Park, and Lone Tree Hill Regional Park.
The nearest commercial shopping areas are in the adjacent municipality of Langford. Public education is provided by the Sooke School District's elementary, middle, and secondary schools in Langford.