Victoria has an Outstanding Quality of Life!

• Otherwise known as the “City of Gardens,” Victoria is the #1 Vacation spot in Canada and can be compared to the “Monte Carlo” of the Pacific Northwest.
• Victoria has one of the highest number of parks to people ratios in North America ranging from wilderness to family recreational areas.
• Having the mildest climate in Canada, our weather here allows us to continue outdoor recreational activities all year round including hiking, cycling, sailing, fishing or golfing along with the favorite pastime for residents – gardening.
• Ideal for family sports and recreation, Victoria boasts a number of excellent facilities which have resulted from our city hosting the 1994 Commonwealth Games and the B.C. Summer Games in 2000.

Economy / Opportunities

Aside from sports and recreation the 150 year old city of Victoria is abundant in culture and history and offers rich diversity in arts, culture, education business services, advanced technology and research. Says Victoria’s Mayor Alan Lowe “ You will find that we are a city “Open for Business”, we are a city committed to economic development, committed to partnerships, and most importantly, a city strongly committed to the future.”

The economy of Victoria is strong in tourism, public administration, defense, retail and over the past decade had flourished in the field of advanced technology.

Victoria is rated high in Canada for the overall level of education among its population. There are many public schools available throughout Victoria as well as a number of highly recommended and respected private schools.