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Things are a bit calmer here
Visiting Victoria is the next best thing to living here.
With some of the best weather in Canada, historic architecture, and a friendly community you’ll be proud to be a part of, it’s no secret that moving to Victoria is a good idea. Victoria has been named both the Most Romantic City in Canada and one of the top 15 Friendliest Cities in the World.
Victoria at a glance.
Victoria’s History
On July 21, 1871, British Columbia became the sixth province of the Dominion of Canada and Victoria was proclaimed the Capital City. Learn more about your local surroundings with a little bit of inside knowledge of Victoria’s rich culture, history and a few fun facts.
Victoria Geography
Ready to explore your new surroundings? The largest island off the west coast of North America, Vancouver Island is located next to the mainland coast of British Columbia and the north shore of Washington State's Olympic Peninsula.
Local Dining
Explore Victoria’s culinary scene. Our chefs take full advantage of our bountiful surroundings - you can expect food and drinks that are uniquely west coast: diverse, fresh, flavourful and local. Choose from hundreds of restaurants, bistros, bars, breweries, cafés, produce markets and food festivals.