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Waterside Housing Cooperative

Waterside Housing Cooperative is a 27 townhouse style complex cooperatively owned and operated by its members. We are fortunate to live on the Gorge Waterway. 

Waterside maintains an active waiting list, from which we periodically pre-interview applicants for membership. We ask that if you do apply, please send an update every 6 months to let us know you are still interested in being on our wait list. If we don't hear from you, we will remove you from our wait list. Please apply here.  *Note* As of Jan 26, 2022 we are no longer accepting applications. If you have already applied, please send an update every 6 months to remain on our waitlist.

Housing distribution

There are 27 units at Waterside Housing Cooperative, with 14 housing units in Block A and 13 units in Block B:

Waterside Housing Cooperative Unit Distribution & 2022 Housing Charges
Unit Type Bldg Count Member Minimum
Monthly Income*
One Bedroom Apartment B 5 $3,150
Two Bedroom Apartment B 3 $3,810
Two Bedroom Townhome A 7 $4,100
Two Bedroom Townhome B 5 $4,385
Three Bedroom Townhome A 7 $4,770
* Housing charges should require no more than 30 percent of your gross monthly income

Waterside Housing Co-operative Amenities

  • common laundry room ($15/mo)
  • laundry room in each unit
  • patio and/or deck areas
  • new windows/doors, updated fridge and stove
  • new flooring in most units
  • common courtyard and garden area with gazebo
  • a basketball court with updated playground
  • secured underground parking (1 stall per unit)
  • a meeting room
  • most units with a water-view.

Local Amenities

  • Tillicum Elementary School
  • Colquitz Middle School
  • Spectrum Community High School
  • Major bus routes #8 & #11
  • Fairway grocer
  • BC Liquor Store
  • Tillicum Mall
  • Silvercity Theatre
  • Saanich Centennial Public Library
  • Pearkes Recreation Centre

Nearby Greenspace

Situated on the Gorge Waterway, Waterside Housing Cooperative is centrally located to a number of parks greenspace, these including:

Galloping Goose / Lockside Trails

The Galloping Goose and Lochside trail provide excellent access for cyclers and walkers alike. This Vancouver Island renown trail provides self-propelled access from Waterside Coop to

Local Parks

There are many local parks all within walking distance to Waterside Housing Cooperative, and most of them have playgrounds available. These parks include

  • Gorge Park
  • Kinsmen Park
  • Rudd Park
  • Qu’appelle Street Park
  • Cuthbert Holmes/Tillicum Park

Shares

A share purchase of $2000 is required before move in. The share purchase is returned within 30 days of move out. Housing charge will be discussed during the time of interview

Pets

Cats and dogs ok....2 cats or 1 cat and 1 dog, per unit, with proof of neutering/spaying and innoculation which must be provided before moving in.

Philosophy

The philosophy of any cooperative housing is that it is managed by it’s members. Waterside has a Board of Directors and three formally constituted committees for Finance, Maintenance and Membership. As a member of the co-op it is expected that members participate actively on a committee, attend general meetings (at least two each year) and join work parties around the property. In the event that you are called for an interview please bring with you current pay stubs and proof of annual income. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

To Apply

We are not currently taking applications at this time.