Explore Victoria
Victoria
A jewel of the pacific, the , is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island and serves a region of 345,000 people.
As the capital of British Columbia, it is also an important cultural centre with a rich heritage, a strong Indigenous presence and an abundance arts organizations.
Smaller neighbourhood-style communities are nestled within different regions of Victoria, making it feel like a comfortable and safe place for students to live and explore while at university – often a student’s first time away from home.
Victoria is an active city that is easy to get around in. There are excellent and a universal bus pass (U-Pass) is included with student union fees. Walking trails and bike routes are numerous across the city. For the more adventurous, activities like kayaking, windsurfing, ocean swimming, mountain hiking/climbing are close by.
Victoria’s downtown has world-class restaurants, a vibrant nightlife and excellent shopping with major department stores as well as an
Climate
Victoria has a mild climate year round, receiving far more sunshine that the nearby city of Vancouver each year, an average rainfall of 66.5 centimetres, and less than a handful of days with snow! Bring an umbrella, but pack your sunscreen too!
Accommodations
Tourism is one of Victoria’s main industries so there are plenty of excellent hotels, motels and B&B accommodations. Book online through . If you’re visiting during the summer, accommodations are also available on campus at one of our
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