Floating Homes
By Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (55705)
Canada
April 25, 2026 2:47pm CST
While in Victoria we encountered so many 'firsts' for all of us.
Down on the water, there are actually floating neighbourhoods. They are comprised of floating homes, which go for quite a steep price. The neighbourhoods are basically private property, so nobody has to worry about their own safety or privacy.
The area is quite mild in comparison to the rest of the country.
Have you ever seen a floating home?
~Photo is mine, near the floating homes
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@Ineeddentures (29498)
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6h
I can honestly say I have never seen a floating home as such except for barges on canals which people live in
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@Juliaacv (55705)
• Canada
5h
@Ineeddentures I don't think that I would like the constant slight rocking so much as I would a place along the water's edge but on solid land.
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@Ineeddentures (29498)
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6h
@Juliaacv
Yes indeed
I saw some on a site related to travel but it would not let me download the pictures
But wait
I can screenshot
Be right back
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@AliCanary (4210)
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5h
I've seen houseboats, is that what you mean? Or is this an actual house on a floating platform?
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@snowy22315 (206521)
• United States
8h
I have seen houseboats before which I guess are the same thing.
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@LooeyVille (59)
• United States
6h
Yes I've seen those in Amsterdam and in Vietnam as well
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@rebelann (116941)
• El Paso, Texas
4h
I've heard about floating homes in Vietnam but I've never seen one.
@FourWalls (85407)
• United States
23m
I’ve seen quite a few videos about people who live on a houseboat; or, in England, canal boats. It’s very interesting to watch, but I’d be afraid of getting seasick.
