Our Story
A fresh approach, built on decades of experience.
The Horizon was created by Avenir Senior Living, a family-owned company with roots in real estate development dating back to 1975.
Since entering senior living in the early 2000s, Avenir has developed and operated communities across Canada and the United States, with experience in independent living, assisted living and memory care. Here in Esquimalt, Avenir also developed The Vista.
These experiences led us to ask how independent living could offer more choice. Could residents keep the everyday freedoms of their own home, enjoy a community they help create and arrange support according to their needs? Could this also make retirement living more affordable?
We explored these questions through research, reflection on our own experience and visits to established communities outside British Columbia where this approach is already working.
The Horizon brings a new option for retirement living to Esquimalt, built around freedom of choice and supported by a team that helps coordinate services and community life.
We believe home comes first.
Home is where you feel most comfortable. It's where you welcome people who matter to you, make memories and enjoy life.
Each apartment at The Horizon has a full kitchen, in-suite laundry and a private balcony. Shared amenities give you additional room to host a dinner, work on a project or spend time with neighbours. We've designed these spaces to feel like an extension of your home, with comfort and practical use in mind.
We believe community is created.
People bring a community to life through their interests, ideas and the things they do for one another.
At The Horizon, residents help guide community life, from activities and gatherings to practical contributions that help the community run well. Our team provides support with planning, coordination and practical details.
You choose how you take part. Through our participation program, regular contributions of time and skills also earn a reduction in monthly rent.
We believe in freedom of choice.
People have different routines, budgets and needs. The Horizon gives you choices that reflect those differences.
There is no mandatory meal plan. You can cook at home, choose prepared meals or join residents for community meals. You can arrange housekeeping, transportation, personal care and other services according to what works for you.
Your rent includes a set amount of home health care services each month, giving you convenient access to help when you need it. You can arrange additional support when you want or need it.
This approach helps keep costs lower than traditional independent living with bundled meals and services, while giving you more say in what you pay for.
We believe there's more to explore.
A home of your own, a community around you and support close by give you more opportunities to do what you enjoy, meet people and pursue new interests.
We look forward to welcoming you and hearing what you'd like to discover in your next chapter.