| Victoria | | | | springs, hot summers and bearable winters. |
| Located on the southern edge of Vancouver Island is | | | | Sightseeing |
| the city of Victoria. It has a population of around | | | | One of the main attractions in Victoria is the Inner |
| 390,000 and is steadily growing due to its mild climate | | | | Harbour which is surrounded by historical government |
| compared to other parts of Canada - pleasing those | | | | buildings, seafood restaurants, quaint bars and the |
| of retirement age and attracting mass tourism to the | | | | some very expensive yachts. Boat tours across the |
| city and surrounding areas in the summer months. | | | | Strait of Juan De Fuca are a great way to see some |
| The history of Victoria dates back to the early 1700's | | | | of Victoria's stunning natural wilderness. Steeped in |
| when its first occupants were the Salish people. It then | | | | historical events Victoria has left behind many |
| later became a city in 1862 due to the fact that | | | | remnants of its past to explore including the Emily Carr |
| Victoria was the main port for the British Columbia gold | | | | House who was a well known painter and Bastion |
| industry and today it serves as its Capital City. | | | | Square which previously was the historical Fort |
| Victoria's economy relies heavily on the tourism | | | | Victoria. If you like old architecture you won't want to |
| industry with it hosting many annual festivals including | | | | miss viewing Hatley Castle which is now a national |
| the Tall Ship Race and Swift Sure International Yacht | | | | historic site and Craigdarroch Castle. |
| Race that attracts sailing professionals from around | | | | Victoria boasts some of the loveliest Parks and public |
| the globe. It has also hosted many sports events such | | | | gardens in Canada due to the mild climate so should |
| as the Grand Prix, Ice-skating Championships and even | | | | you have some time on your hands take a leisurely |
| the 2007 Commonwealth games were hosted here. | | | | stroll through Beacon Hill Park and Butchart Gardens |
| Aside from tourism and sporting events Victoria's | | | | which has some of the prettiest and unusual plants |
| other contributions to the economy include | | | | and flowers in the world. Its layout is pristine, peaceful |
| telecommunications and pharmaceutical manufacturing | | | | and colourful - ideal setting for a picnic or to gather |
| as well as Federal Government administration and | | | | your thoughts. For a family day out head to Victoria |
| finance. | | | | West Shore beach, it has 3km of nice shoreline for |
| Victoria is an ideal holiday destination any time of year | | | | you to paddle in, go fishing, snorkelling or waterskiing on. |
| as it gets very little snow during the winter months. | | | | Located within the same district is also a spa and |
| Compared to other Canadian Cities of Vancouver and | | | | golfing resort and close by you will find some country |
| Toronto Victoria has a very mild climate with warm | | | | style pubs, the Fisguard Lighthouse and Fort Rod Hill. |