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Why Live and Work in Victoria, BC?

Vancouver Island is the largest island on the west coast of North America. It is located in Southwestern British Columbia and is comparable in size to Great Britain. Nearly 750,000 people live here, which is about 17 percent of B.C.'s population.

The Inner Harbour
Victoria, BC

Most people live on the southern tip and along the sheltered east coast of the island.

Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia, is on the southernmost tip. Thousands of new jobs have been added to the region's economy over the past five years, and this trend is expected to continue for the next several years.

The region enjoys the mildest climate in Canada, with warm sunny summers and mild winters.

The island has an interesting mix of vibrant city activities in Victoria, small-town life in communities along the east coast, and a wild and rugged beauty in northern and western Vancouver Island. These contrasts are easily accessible on one island, giving residents a lifestyle that combines a mix of outdoor recreation and cultural activities.

For more information on Victoria please see:

Wikipedia: Victoria, BC

Hello BC: Victoria

Outdoor Activities

Victoria has a healthy outdoor lifestyle. Although it does rain a bit in the winter, the climate is perfect for year-round enjoyment. In Victoria, the parks are operated mostly by the Capital Regional District. Please see: http://www.crd.bc.ca/parks/ for more information.

Kayaking - Vancouver Island, BC

Near Courtenay just north of Nanaimo lies Mount Washington Resort, Vancouver Island’s all-season mountain resort. It’s a great place for skiing, mountain biking, and in the summer is an excellent jump-off to the stunning Strathcona National Park.

Sailing through the Gulf Islands, kayaking around the Inner Harbour, diving off the breakwater, hiking Mount Finlayson, golfing at one of our many golf courses, playing hockey, rugby, soccer, lacrosse; there are so many outdoor activities in Victoria that we can’t possibly list them all here!

Culture & Events

The Butchart Gardens
Victoria, BC

There are numerous theatrical and other arts organizations in Victoria, but the largest and most famous are:

• The Belfry Theatre
• The Victoria Symphony (catch the annual Symphony Splash with music performed to fireworks for free!)
• Pacific Opera Victoria

You can also catch up on your dose of weekly arts and culture with our free Monday Magazine.

Tourism Victoria provides a comprehensive list of activities, markets, concerts and other festivals.

Healthy Commuting

With an excellent climate and a medium-sized, denser city, there are multiple methods of commuting. You can walk, bike or ‘blade on the Galloping Goose Regional Trail, or take the bus through our comprehensive bus system.

The key point here is you don’t need your own car - Victoria is a small city, and this has healthy benefits!