It Has Been Quite the Journey
In the development industry, we must take responsibility for all that we create and hope that we are able to contribute a lasting legacy for many to live and enjoy.
That said, I will not build and develop for just a select few. That does not suit who I am.
Chris Le Fevre
Victoria | 2026
Chris Le Fevre arrived in Canada from England in 1970 and has been at the helm of his own real estate and property development company for over fifty years.
A self made man, Chris has never forgotten his humble beginnings and maintains that “affordability” be a key ingredient in all of his projects. He often goes “where others fear to tread” and his “hands on” ingenuity are his hallmarks.
It has been said that his “rugby attitude” has helped make things happen! Ambitious and maverick-driven, but the projects and new homes leave a legacy all in their own right.
Each project has been undertaken with humanity, sustainable renewal and sympathetic environmental design in mind.
It is this approach that earns the company he built a reputation for excellence. None can accuse Le Fevre & Company of building concrete boxes in the sky.
Le Fevre’s award winning heritage conversions look set to become a permanent and welcome sight around downtown Victoria for many generations to come.
Exploring vast territories enables us to have a 'search and discover' perspective that sustains our diverse pursuits
The Long Highway
5248
Kilometres
Between Dawson City in the far North of the Yukon and Joshua Tree in California's Southern Mojave desert, it's been quite a journey and it continues today.
Each place has left its mark on the way I see the world and has served as a reminder that home isn't a fixed set of coordinates, but a collection of moments gathered along the way.
As the landscape continues to shift beneath my feet, the horizon keeps pulling me forward into whatever comes next.
The Le Fevre Team
Without a strong team around you, you are destined to fail. A lesson my time spent playing rugby taught me well.
Chris Le Fevre, President & CEO
Chris Le Fevre arrived in Canada from England in 1970 and has been at the helm of his own real estate and property development company for over 45 years.
Richard Bennett, CFO
An Islander for over 25 years, Richard is a highly experienced CFO, seasoned in the financial lending world and the financial underpin to all Le Fevre & Company activities.
Tammy Austin, Operations Manager
As Operations Manager at Le Fevre Group, Tammy Austin is tasked with overseeing the day-to-day as a cross-functional leader for management teams in diverse sectors such as construction and hospitality, among other interests.
And Then the Long Haulers
All providing decades of incredible loyal and creative support to the company's endeavours.
100
Years of combined service with Le Fevre & Company.
Ray Hunt
Architect
Tristan Rogers
Builder/Contractor
Guthrie Le Fevre
Builder/Contractor
Curt Yoder
Creative Director/Photographer
Philosophy
"This all started from very humble beginnings. We have gone where others fear to tread and we have continued rolling for some decades now."
— Chris Le Fevre, CEO & President
Victoria BC
The RailYards
From a long forgotten brownfield wasteland to a vibrant modern community of residents, we build it from start to finish.
Old Town Victoria
Heritage Restorations
Carefully turning old places into new spaces for living and creating in Victoria’s historic Old Town District.
North | South | East | West
A Wide Variety of Building Types & Locations
From the historic charm of Victoria’s Old Town and the wild beauty of the West Coast to the remote vastness of Northern Canada, the rugged Rockies, and the open skies of the Mojave Desert, we have created unique living spaces that so many people are proud to call home.
The Oriental Hotel
Entryway Before/After
The Morley Soda Factory
Courtyard Before/After
The Morley Soda Factory
Living Area Before/After
Middle Beach Lodge
A Place to Standand Wonder
The West Coast
Where on Earth is More Lovely Than This?
From a rocky outcropping to a place of presence and peace for so many.
Middle Beach Lodge is a vision like no other. Built with recycled wood and carefully furnished with rare, curated finds that are now impossible to replace. It was with the greatest fortune that I happened upon the newspaper ad that offered this magnificent piece of landscape that nature provided, and never have I forgotten this privilege.
The West Coast Endeavours
The lure of the West Coast was calling. In 1970 I went there in my orange VW bug, bouncing over logging roads and coastlands that I had never seen before.
After that first trip, I told myself when I have more than just gas money I will return to this place that enchanted me so much.
Today, Middle Beach Lodge sits on a dream landscape, an exquisite marriage of land, sea and lodging, situated on a rocky headland off the West Coast of Vancouver Island.
This tranquil, natural domain offers the perfect sanctuary for those seeking a quiet retreat to restore spirits, a getaway to rekindle romance, or a wilderness adventure to strengthen family ties.
It is the perfect setting for enjoying the super natural beauty of British Columbia and for getting away from it all
Searching far and wide for unique places to create homes for all
Finding My Way to the Yukon
The North has had an incredible fascination of unfettered exploration and freedom in my mind for a very long time. Once I arrived at the Arctic Circle on my motorcycle, it glued me to the Yukon forever and it is at the zenith of my adventures.
I enjoy to travel far and wide, always searching for new ideas and a fresh vision. The diversity of our projects, physically and geographically, has inspired a very long-term following of buyers and home owners.
Eldorado Claim | Dawson City
We are doing our best to follow in the footsteps of those who conquered the Chilkoot Pass and for good reason.
Words of Inspiration
"It's the beauty that thrills me with wonder. It's the stillness that fills me with peace."
— The Spell of the Yukon, Robert Service
The Unique Call of the Desert
A place “to share the sky, the stars, and the sanctity of the desert.” An invitation that nature has so freely given to us as an unending landscape.
Joshua Tree lies in the Southern portion of the Mojave Desert, close to the foothills of the San Bernadino mountains. High desert dreaming, and a private place of seclusion far away, yet “not so far” – endless starlight, sky views, and a sense of freedom that runs on forever.
I continue to drive on, and respect our privilege to these areas and landscape, and remember we are merely custodians of the land and places we visit. We are just passing through.
Spirits Call From Way Beyond
As Le Fevre and Company looks towards the future, we continue to head down the highway with an eye on new areas and projects to explore.
