About Victoria

Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, and whether you’re here for a short term rental or longer term relocation, you’ll quickly discover its unique blend of breathtaking beauty, old world charm and modern experiences. As an island destination, Victoria offers an escape from the pace of our busy lifestyles, and radiates with a natural ambiance that truly inspires. Home to some of the country’s most exhilarating scenery with views of the ocean, a mountain, or both around every corner, you’ll also find flower gardens that are famous the world over.

Life in Victoria truly embraces the balance between work and play, extending options to suite everyone, from the reluctant warrior to the hard-core athlete. Try camping in spectacular natural setting, or hike through the backcountry. Cycle along city path or mountain bike down a steep vertical terrain.

For golfers, you’ll find no shortage of inspiration as you tee off against dramatic and panoramic vistas. And for a different kind of adventure, try rounding up cattle or maybe just relax in one of the guest ranches. Scale towering granite cliffs at or venture underground on a caving tour to explore exotic rock formations. Your choices truly are, endless.

Calling all water babies! Take a dive in Vancouver Island’s coastal waters, regarded by the international diving community as second only to the Red Sea in terms of clarity and diversity of marine life. Or strap on your life jacket and go fishing, canoeing, kayaking or river rafting.

Enjoy whale watching new the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, or take a dip in a natural hot spring, where opportunities for rest and rejuvenation are always at hand.

You may be coming to Victoria for work, or the spectacular scenery, but you’ll want to linger for the delectable food, wine and relaxing settings, where you’ll quickly discover an extraordinary assortment of cuisine- from elegant fine-dining to casual bistros, waterfront pubs, and top-notch cocktail lounges. Victoria restaurants are blessed with an abundance of local fare including outstanding locally made wines, ciders, beers and spirits, while Victoria’s chefs are blessed with and abundance of local produce right in their own backyards. You’ll also want to take advantage of your furnished apartment and fully equipped Premiere Suites kitchen as you venture out to Victoria’s many public markets and food festivals that have put Victoria on the map.