Who we are
Otter Point and Shirley are two separate rural communities west of
Sooke, B.C. and were formally recognized by the Capital Regional District
in 1995.
Where we are
The West Coast of Vancouver Island begins at Otter Point and Shirley.
Otter Point stretches in a narrow band along Otter Point Road, Kemp
Lake Road and the West Coast Road from Sooke to Muir Creek (near
Sheringham Point).
Shirley continues along West Coast Road from Muir Creek to Jordan
River. Shirley includes Point no Point and French Beach Provincial Park.
Click on the map above to view a large map of our
area.
Please be patient while this map loads-it's a very big file.
Use the Capital Regional District's
Natural Areas Atlas to view Otter
Point and Shirley features.
Why we live here
Most of the estimated 2,355 residents of Otter Point and Shirley are
property owners who choose to live in this rural area for many reasons:
affordable housing; larger properties; lower taxes; access to nearby
forests, beaches and ocean; privacy; space to operate a home-based
business and more. |
