About Victoria

For visitor information, or to plan your visit to Victoria, visit Tourism Victoria.

Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is a community of choice for its temperate climate, natural beauty, recreational sites and superior economic opportunities. The city is alive with people and activity. Victoria has been blessed with a wealth of natural and man-made riches, including stunning heritage architecture framed by ocean views and mountain vistas. It is this rare juxtaposition of heritage charm, scenic backdrop and modern city-scape that makes Victoria one of the most uniquely special places in Canada. Millions visit our city every year and enjoy the natural beauty, temperate climate and heritage charm Victoria offers it citizens everyday.

Victoria is a city of neighbourhoods, each with distinctive character and charm. And it is our neighbourhoods that make Victoria a unique and a desirable place to live. Most citizens live within walking distance to parks or the scenic waterfront that surrounds our beautiful city. The downtown is a short walk, bike, transit or car ride away, making it easily accessible for those who like to live close to where they work and play.

Victoria at a glance:

• Population: 78,000
• Serves as the metropolitan core for a region of 345,000
• Capital City of British Columbia
• Incorporated in 1862
• Over 3 million visitors annually
• Nearly 2,100 hours of sunshine each year
• Average rainfall is 66.5 centimetres per year
• 1,600 signature hanging baskets displayed each summer

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• Heritage
• Transportation
• Twin Cities
• Neighbourhood Maps

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