Victoria is best known as the capital of British Columbia and as a world renowned tourist destination.
The people of Victoria have been hosting visitors for as long as they can remember. The city is rated by the readers of Conde Nast as the friendliest city in Canada. Victoria with its relaxed quality of life and gentle climate is also one of Canada's favorite places to call home.
Greater Victoria and its outlying areas have a population of approximately 300,000 and the one time colonial outpost is alive with cosmopolitan dining, superb shopping, a colorful nightlife and a full complement of cultural offerings.
The temperate west coast provides Victoria with a climate that allows it to bloom all year around.
Old fashioned lamp standards adorned by huge floral baskets beautify Victoria's inner harbour. Restored heritage buildings, inhabited by area merchants blend into the cobbled streets and rocky natural landscape.
Afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel typifies the atmosphere of old Victoria. The Parliament Buildings, shops selling tartans and fine bone china are all here to explore.
 BC Ferries |  BC Legislative Building |
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 Victoria's Inner Harbour |  Beacon Hill Park |
 Victoria's Inner Harbour Marina |  Odgen Point Breakwater |
 Victoria Horsedrawn Carriages |  Harbour Air |
 Bay Centre Shopping |  Victoria Chinatown |
 Butchart Gardens |