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Barriers remain for those wanting to escape life on Victoria’s Pandora Avenue

At least 19 people currently live in a 70-metre stretch of Pandora Avenue in Victoria, struggling with homelessness and addiction as of May 2025.
The number of people on Pandora declined from about 100 due to new shelter spaces, though some residents dispute government figures and report ongoing challenges accessing services.
Shelters face challenges such as pet restrictions, unsuitability for people with mental health issues, and safety risks including theft and violence, especially affecting women.
Housing advocates criticize provincial focus on large supportive housing, arguing smaller sites with better staffing better support people with complex needs who often face eviction into homelessness.
Leadership acknowledges the crisis, emphasizing collaboration and the need for more transitional housing, addiction treatment, and mental health support to move people indoors and off Pandora.

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