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Victoria
British Columbia is the capital of British Columbia situated on Vancouver Island
and is one of the premier travel destinations in the World. Located on the southeastern tip of Vancouver Island, overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the City of Victoria and surrounding municipalities referred to as Greater Victoria, have a population of more than 350,000 and is the largest urban area on Vancouver Island and the 15th largest city metropolitan area in Canada. The municipalities include Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay and Esquimalt. Victoria is well-known for its disproportionately large retiree population. Retirees throughout Canada are drawn to Victoria's mild climate, beautiful scenery, year-round golf season, and generally easy-going pace of life. An historically popular cliché about Victoria is that it is for "the newly wed and nearly dead!" The Victoria Region is experiencing a booming real estate economy. The labour shortages and high cost of housing seem to mirror the economic trends of other booming Canadian cities. Victoria has a temperate climate classified as Marine west coast with mild, damp winters and relatively dry and mild summers. The rain shadow effect also means that Victoria gets more sunshine than surrounding areas. With 2,223 hours of sun annually, Victoria is one of the sunniest places in British Columbia, and gets more sunshine than most other cities in Canada except those in the southern Prairies. The benefits of Victoria's climate are evident through the city's gardens. Popular tourist attractions include Butchart Gardens, whale watching, The Provincial Museum & Imax Theatre and an environment full of natural vistas, ecosystems, and vegetation. Fish, hunt, hike, bike, golf, site see, scuba dive or sail, the outdoors on Vancouver Island is without match for recreation and sport. Victoria's secret is its' SLOW pace - the perfect setting for sunset walks or an early morning sunrise! Take a leisurely stroll through Gold Stream Park’s rain forest taking in the wonderful aroma of moss covered trees or a much daring trek up the steep rugged trail of Mt. Finlayson. Beach lovers are in for a thrill. Sparkling white sand, abundant wild birds and big shady trees. >>> Victoria Business Directory <<< Our directory is under development but you may add your listing or browse our current listings added daily.
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