Shirley is an unincorporated locality on the southwest coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia. [1] It's local government is the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area, which is part of the Capital Regional District. [2]
Shirley is located 57 kilometres west of Victoria, on Highway 14 between Sooke and Port Renfrew. [3] [1] The Strait of Juan de Fuca lies south of Shirley, and Kirby Creek runs through the community. [4]
Settlement in the Shirley area increased after British Columbia joined Canada in 1871. [5] The Shirley Post Office was opened 1 May 1894, with the name being suggested by Mrs. G. Clark, wife of the postmaster Edwin Clark, after her native town near Southampton, England. [1] [5]
In 2021, the population of Jordan River/Shirley was 485. [6]
Sheringham Point Lighthouse, a Parks Canada Heritage designated lighthouse, is located in Shirley. [7]
The local Shirley Delicious cafe has been reviewed by national and international publications including The Huffington Post , The Guardian , and The New York Times . [8] [9] [10]
Shirley has a 90-year-old community hall, a fire hall, and a volunteer fire department. [11] [12] The community obtained cellular service in 2023. [13]
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