Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, which is the largest of British Columbia's 6,500 islands. It is a community of choice for its temperate climate, natural beauty, recreational sites and superior economic opportunities. For almost every citizen, native born or "immigrant," the decision to live here is consciously made.

Greater Victoria has attracted people from all over Canada, the United States and other countries. Many of those moving here add to the high level of artistic, technical and professional skills as well as to the entrepreneurial activity. Within minutes of downtown Victoria British Columbia you can be alone in the wilderness or on the rugged coasts west of Victoria. Whether you fish, hunt, hike, bike, golf, site see, scuba dive or sail, every outdoor activity awaits your pleasure on this special island we call home.