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.
Located in sub-Mediterranean zone, Victoria boasts an average of 2,183 hours of sunshine yearly, and an eight month frost free season. According to the 2001 census, about 325,000 people make their home in the Victoria area. And the population is expected to approach 400,000 by the year 2020.
