• The capital city of British Columbia and the seat of provincial government.
• Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island , the largest of British Columbia 's 6,500 islands.
• Western Canada 's oldest city.
• A cosmopolitan city with a small-town atmosphere.
• Boasts the mildest climate in Canada and embraces its natural surroundings.
• Called the Garden City because of its many decorative floral beds and charming public parks.

• Mildest climate in Canada
• Strong, warm Pacific Ocean current
• Spring Comes early
• Approximately 5.25 hours of sunshine per day
• Warm and sunny days through October
• Mild rain showers in winter

The City of Victoria is quite diverse and contains diverse range of ethnic groups. Because the city is multicultural, it's also multilingual. Its people speak many different languages and many follow the traditions of their native lands, sometimes mixing them with Canadian culture.

In addition services by the Canadian Federal government are provided in both English and French.