Common sitting area with a pool table and television at Chartwell Vista / Salon commun avec table de billard et télévision à Chartwell Vista

Activities & Amenities at Chartwell Vista in Esquimalt

At Chartwell Vista, we offer you or a loved one a variety of optional activities geared toward the six dimensions of wellness—physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and vocational—that you can enjoy at your leisure. Whatever your interest, you’ll find there’s something on our events calendar that appeals, in addition to the many spontaneous activities and socials that take place each day.

Participate in our engaging activities

Designing your day at Chartwell Vista is as easy as slipping into a cozy chair in our library or sipping a cocktail by the stunning fireplace in our lounge, all while admiring panoramic views of the city and ocean. Think about having fun during Happy Hour, dancing the night away on our dance floor, or enjoying entertainment from a local musical group. Join a walk out on our beautiful grounds or unwind with a cup of coffee in our inviting outdoor lounge. And when you want to be out and about, there’s always a regular outing to shopping, a park, event, or attraction. Regardless of your choice, you are free to do as much—or as little—as you wish, creating the schedule that is exactly right for you.

Senior residents at Chartwell Retirement residence are having a joyful conversation while having some cup of coffee / Les résidents de la résidence Chartwell ont une conversation joyeuse autour d'une tasse de café.

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Explore our variety of on-site amenities

Our many amenity spaces act as the backdrop to your experience at Chartwell Vista. Can you see yourself enjoying a cocktail or mocktail in our Fireside Lounge? Working out in our fitness room, featuring modern equipment? Leafing through the newest bestseller in our library? Painting in an art group? Or perhaps taking in the breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views from the Grand Salon on the 11th floor? Here, how you spend each day with us is up to you, but you have a multitude of activities and amenities to choose from if you wish!

Chartwell Vista is also designed to be a welcoming venue for the nation’s war veterans. The ground floor features a brand-new Royal Canadian Legion for members of Branch 172 that offers veterans a place to relax and socialize over a game of pool, cocktails, and live entertainment.

Library at Chartwell Vista / Bibliothèque de Chartwell Vista

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If you want to experience what it’s like to live in our retirement residence, there’s no better way than joining us for an activity or outing. It would be our pleasure to host you for an activity that appeals to your interests or have our Lifestyle & Programs Manager walk you through a sample of a senior living monthly activity calendar!

Senior woman holding small dog next to framed imaged

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See our life enrichment experiences in action

What does the life enrichment experience at Chartwell look and feel like? What activities, social events and programs can you expect if you or a loved one move in? We answer those questions and more in our video series, where you’ll hear from Chartwell experts about our retirement residence programming, daily activities, social experiences, outings and so much more. You’ll also see real Chartwell residents and staff as they participate in some of the goings-on in our retirement communities!