Victoria - 940 Caledonia Avenue

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The temporary housing with supports at 940 Caledonia Avenue (Caledonia Place) will permanently close on March 31, 2026.

The City of Victoria has allowed the units to remain in place over the coming winter. This will help ensure we have enough time to offer current residents other housing. Thank you for being a good neighbour to all who have lived at Caledonia Place over the past several years.

Next Steps

Over the coming months, Our Place Society, the operator of Caledonia Place, and BC Housing will begin working with residents immediately to find other housing that meets their individual needs.

Once Caledonia Place is vacant, BC Housing will dismantle and remove all structures from the site. We will share updates with neighbours about any potential traffic disruptions during this time. The City of Victoria owns this land and will determine next steps for the site.

Residents and Services

Onsite support services at Caledonia Place include:

  • Minimum 3 staff onsite 24/7

  • Health care referrals and wellness checks

  • Life skills training, employment assistance

  • Connection and referral to community services and support groups

Community Safety

Throughout the process of decommissioning this location, Our Place Society and BC Housing remain committed to being good neighbours, and the security and safety of residents, staff and neighbours is a priority.

Caledonia Place has a single-point of entry for controlled access in and out of the property. There are security cameras both inside and outside the site, and Our Place Society staff conduct regular perimeter checks. As well, there is a 'no guests' policy in place.

Additional safety and security features:

  • Caledonia Place has staff onsite 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide support for residents and to manage the building. Staff are available to respond to concerns from neighbours.
  • During the overnight period there is an extra staff member on site, for a minimum of three staff available 24/7 with additional staff onsite during the day.
  • If concerns or problems occur with specific individuals on the project property, Our Place Society will work with the individual, and police when necessary, to find solutions.
  • Our Place Society staff and residents do regular sweeps of the property and the immediate area to help maintain cleanliness.
  • Residents will sign and be expected to abide by a Program Agreement that addresses expectations about appropriate and respectful behaviour.

Background

In December 2020, Aryze Development and the Alliance to End Homelessness in the Capital Region raised funds through a “Hey Neighbour” crowdfunding campaign to convert shipping containers into individual housing units for people experiencing homelessness in the community (called Tiny Town). BC Housing joined to support with operating funding, and the first residents arrived in May 2021. Tiny Town closed at the end of October 2023, as residents successfully moved into new permanent, purpose-built housing in the community.

BC Housing reopened the 30-unit tiny home village (formerly Tiny Town) at 940 Caledonia Avenue in March 2024. Now called Caledonia Place, these temporary housing with supports are funded through the Province’s HEARTH program.

The temporary units at Caledonia Place provide interim housing for people who have been staying in shelters long term as they transition into permanent housing.

Who to Call / When to Call

BC Housing’s mandate, through the Province, is to provide safe, affordable, and quality housing for British Columbians. We recognize that creating safe neighbourhoods requires a coordinated approach with all levels of government, as well as Indigenous and community partners. Our role in this shared commitment does not include providing security services to neighbourhoods.

View the Who to Call | When to Call information sheet for information and contacts, should you have any concerns.

Please note:

  • BC Housing — responsible for supporting our non-profit partners and municipalities through engagement activities, and by joining community conversations where appropriate.
  • Our Place Society – responsible for the property of Caledonia Place and will respond and work to resolve issues of noise, cleanliness of the property, damage or dumping on the property or in the immediate vicinity.
  • City Public Works – is responsible for public streets and sidewalks. They will respond to obstructions such as dumping or other cleanliness issues in public spaces.  
  • City Bylaw Services – is responsible for addressing bylaw violations (including those captured by pictures/security camera footage). Report a bylaw violation on the City’s webpage.

Questions

BC Housing and Our Place Society are committed to being good neighbours. We will share updates with neighbours directly, including upcoming neighbourhood integration opportunities with HEARTH residents at Caledonia. In the meantime, we welcome all questions and comments:


The temporary housing with supports at 940 Caledonia Avenue (Caledonia Place) will permanently close on March 31, 2026.

The City of Victoria has allowed the units to remain in place over the coming winter. This will help ensure we have enough time to offer current residents other housing. Thank you for being a good neighbour to all who have lived at Caledonia Place over the past several years.

Next Steps

Over the coming months, Our Place Society, the operator of Caledonia Place, and BC Housing will begin working with residents immediately to find other housing that meets their individual needs.

Once Caledonia Place is vacant, BC Housing will dismantle and remove all structures from the site. We will share updates with neighbours about any potential traffic disruptions during this time. The City of Victoria owns this land and will determine next steps for the site.

Residents and Services

Onsite support services at Caledonia Place include:

  • Minimum 3 staff onsite 24/7

  • Health care referrals and wellness checks

  • Life skills training, employment assistance

  • Connection and referral to community services and support groups

Community Safety

Throughout the process of decommissioning this location, Our Place Society and BC Housing remain committed to being good neighbours, and the security and safety of residents, staff and neighbours is a priority.

Caledonia Place has a single-point of entry for controlled access in and out of the property. There are security cameras both inside and outside the site, and Our Place Society staff conduct regular perimeter checks. As well, there is a 'no guests' policy in place.

Additional safety and security features:

  • Caledonia Place has staff onsite 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide support for residents and to manage the building. Staff are available to respond to concerns from neighbours.
  • During the overnight period there is an extra staff member on site, for a minimum of three staff available 24/7 with additional staff onsite during the day.
  • If concerns or problems occur with specific individuals on the project property, Our Place Society will work with the individual, and police when necessary, to find solutions.
  • Our Place Society staff and residents do regular sweeps of the property and the immediate area to help maintain cleanliness.
  • Residents will sign and be expected to abide by a Program Agreement that addresses expectations about appropriate and respectful behaviour.

Background

In December 2020, Aryze Development and the Alliance to End Homelessness in the Capital Region raised funds through a “Hey Neighbour” crowdfunding campaign to convert shipping containers into individual housing units for people experiencing homelessness in the community (called Tiny Town). BC Housing joined to support with operating funding, and the first residents arrived in May 2021. Tiny Town closed at the end of October 2023, as residents successfully moved into new permanent, purpose-built housing in the community.

BC Housing reopened the 30-unit tiny home village (formerly Tiny Town) at 940 Caledonia Avenue in March 2024. Now called Caledonia Place, these temporary housing with supports are funded through the Province’s HEARTH program.

The temporary units at Caledonia Place provide interim housing for people who have been staying in shelters long term as they transition into permanent housing.

Who to Call / When to Call

BC Housing’s mandate, through the Province, is to provide safe, affordable, and quality housing for British Columbians. We recognize that creating safe neighbourhoods requires a coordinated approach with all levels of government, as well as Indigenous and community partners. Our role in this shared commitment does not include providing security services to neighbourhoods.

View the Who to Call | When to Call information sheet for information and contacts, should you have any concerns.

Please note:

  • BC Housing — responsible for supporting our non-profit partners and municipalities through engagement activities, and by joining community conversations where appropriate.
  • Our Place Society – responsible for the property of Caledonia Place and will respond and work to resolve issues of noise, cleanliness of the property, damage or dumping on the property or in the immediate vicinity.
  • City Public Works – is responsible for public streets and sidewalks. They will respond to obstructions such as dumping or other cleanliness issues in public spaces.  
  • City Bylaw Services – is responsible for addressing bylaw violations (including those captured by pictures/security camera footage). Report a bylaw violation on the City’s webpage.

Questions

BC Housing and Our Place Society are committed to being good neighbours. We will share updates with neighbours directly, including upcoming neighbourhood integration opportunities with HEARTH residents at Caledonia. In the meantime, we welcome all questions and comments: