Victoria is situated on the historic lands of the Songhees and Esquimalt peoples and is the capital of British Columbia. It is a beautiful, vibrant city on the South end of Vancouver Island with a focus on arts and culture and a booming economy that drives it. It has a population of just over 92,000 and a population of more than 367,000 in Greater Victoria.
Victoria is known for its abundance of historic buildings and is named in honour of Queen Victoria. British settlement began in Victoria in 1843, making it one of the oldest cities in the Pacific Northwest. This attractive destination has drawn in lots of tourism and many people migrate from other places to live here. It’s so great that it actually made the top 20 list of best places to live in the entire world! This place draws in people of all ages and lifestyles – with many students moving here for post-secondary education as well as retirees moving here to enjoy the mild climate, stunning views and relaxing energy the city gives off.
Employment opportunities in Victoria are provided through industries such as fishing, ship building and repairing, agriculture and forestry. If you’ve never visited before, I encourage you to book that ferry and take a look for yourself because Victoria is home to some incredible things that give off an unexplainable feeling of serenity such as seeing seaplanes taking off or spending the day whale and orca watching. And while Victoria is not a big city compared to many other places in Canada their food really doesn’t disappoint!