Colwood is home to a unique mix of neighbourhoods, each with their own distinguishing features to enjoy and opportunities to explore.
Colwood's treasured long-time neighbourhoods often include larger lots with mostly single family homes built since the 1960's, and feature mature trees and landscaping. As was common at the time these areas were developed, they are served by local roads that are shared by neighbours on foot, bicycle or in their cars, with access to local schools and parks.
As Colwood grows, new neighbourhoods are emerging. In some areas, trees are being planted where no trees have grown for almost a century, and new parks and trails are provided by developers as amenities for all residents.
New streets are built to modern standards laid out in the Official Community Plan and Transportation Master Plan, and ongoing upgrades to established neighbourhoods will apply these same standards throughout more areas in Colwood. (Seven sidewalk projects were completed between 2023 and 2025, including Owens, Benhomer, Lagoon, Fulton, Kelly, Hagel and Adye Roads.)
Recognizing and celebrating each distinct neighbourhood area
Identifying neighbourhoods not only makes the community easier to navigate, but further defines sense of place, acknowledges unique features and fosters pride and belonging for residents.
The Colwood Wayfinding Sign Strategy [PDF/38.9MB]outlines the standards for signs that guide people through our community, including welcome signs at the entrance to each neighbourhood. Welcome signs, along with the first phase of vehicle and pedestrian directional signs, were installed throughout Colwood neighbourhoods in 2023, funded by a Canada Community Revitalization Grant. The City will continue to implement the sign program over the coming years.
The name and boundary of each neighbourhood is intended to line up logically with local streets, natural features, and Colwood destinations. The brief descriptions below are a starting point to give a general sense of what's special and what's to come for each area. Want to make a suggestion? Let us know at srussell@colwood.ca.