Approximately 40 kilometres north of Victoria, Mill Bay is a peaceful waterfront town offering diverse recreational activities, including boating, hiking and cycling to name a few. Shawnigan Lake, only 4 kilometres away, is the perfect location for endless summer fun, from swimming to lakeside barbecues. Mill Bay and the surrounding area is home to some of the top private schools in Canada, including Brentwood College and Shawnigan Lake School. In addition, Mill Bay’s Frances Kelsey Secondary School is a state-of-the-art public school.
Briarwood Green is located within easy commuting distance to Victoria by car and transit. The Cowichan Valley Commuter offers transit services from Mill Bay to Victoria aboard comfortable 40-seat Nova coach buses. Briarwood Green is the ideal playground, as residents can stroll through the ample, forested park areas surrounding the development, bicycle the low traffic residential neighbourhoods or just sit back and enjoy the tranquil views of the treed ravines.