Victoria's Inner Harbour
Welcome to Victoria - the "City of
Gardens". This intimate, sophisticated seaside City is the vacation capital of Canada
and the premiere tourist spot in the Pacific Northwest. Victoria is situated on the
southern tip of Vancouver Island and sparkles in one of Canada's mildest climates. This
area is the sunniest spot in the province and the gentlest in the country in terms of
climate, environment, and lifestyle. Victoria's unique character is deeply rooted in its
150-year history -- a history full of colourful people and fascinating tales. The city's
British colonial heritage is still very much in evidence, but contemporary Victoria has a
distinctly Pacific northwest flavour.
Parliament Buildings
Today, Victoria is best known as the capital
city of British Columbia, and as a world-renowned tourism destination. One of the most
visitor-friendly cities anywhere, Victoria is also one of Canada's favourite places to
call home. Greater Victoria and its outlying areas now have a population of 300,000, and
the one-time colonial outpost is alive with cosmopolitan dining, superb shopping, a
colourful nightlife and a full complement of cultural offerings. |
