About Victoria

Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia located on the southern tip of picturesque Vancouver Island. The city has a population of just over 80,000 and including the metropolitan area the population is almost 345,000. Victoria is located about 100 kilometres from Vancouver and from Seattle. Named after Queen Victoria, this city is one of the oldest in the Pacific Northwest. Victoria has a temperate climate with cool, dry and sunny summers and mild, rainy winters. The average summer daytime high temperature is 20°C and a balmy 8°C in the winter.

Dubbed the "City of Gardens", Victoria is a very cheery and colourful city which makes it a popular tourist destination. In fact there are 3.5 million overnight visitors per year and over 500,000 daytime visitors from cruise ships. Having rugged shorelines and sandy beaches this is an area enjoyed by boaters and swimmers alike. Victoria is a paradise for those who enjoy shopping with many unique shops and shopping malls to visit. This fine city has a vibrant cultural centre for those who enjoy the arts and music. Victoria is used as a filming location for countless television shows and movies including X-Men, Final Destination and other big names. There are many charming restaurants and eateries to explore and of course there are several excellent pubs and bars to visit. Victoria is full of incredible attractions including historic buildings, the oldest Chinatown in Canada, the Pacific Undersea Gardens and much more.