Victoria Information

The City of Victoria, located on the Southern tip of Vancouver Island, is Western Canada's oldest city and the capital of British Columbia. As such, it is home to the provincial legislature. It is a community of choice for many, due to its temperate climate, natural beauty, and superior economic opportunities. The City of Victoria has a population of approximately 74,000. Readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine rate Victoria #1 for environment and ambience and the best overall City in Canada. Macleans magazine recently rated Victoria as the number one city in Canada in which to locate a family business.

Victoria West occupies a peninsula bounded by the scenic Gorge / Selkirk waterway, the harbour and the eastern border of Esquimalt. Its 155 hectares (380 acres) represents eight per cent of Victoria's land base. With the development of Westside Village and the continuing development of the Songhees lands, Vic West offers its residents quality retail, traditional residential and multi-family housing options as well as scenic waterfront walkways.

Governments at all levels provide a major employment base in the City with 18 of the largest employers coming from the public sector.

• The City of Victoria
• Victoria High School
• Victoria Golf Club
• Tourism Information

Uplands is located in the district of Oak Bay, with a population of over 18,000, is a distinct municipality located to the east of Victoria. Incorporated in 1906, it is an area rich in history. From its miles of scenic coastline with breathtaking foreshore vistas, to its luxury apartments and stately mansions, Oak Bay is one of the most desireable residential areas in Greater Victoria.

Oak Bay is home to two world class golf courses, as well as the Oak Bay Marina and the prestigious Royal Victoria Yacht Club. Actively Utilized are the three recreation centres within the municipality. Oak Bay shares the University of Victoria and Camosun College with the neighbouring municipality of Saanich. The main shopping areas of Oak Bay are Oak Bay Avenue and Estevan Avenue, each maintaining a unique village-like atmosphere. The protection of the beauty and character of both the residential and commercial areas is of utmost importance and concern to the residents of Oak Bay.

• The District of Oak Bay
• Royal Victoria Yacht Club
• Oak Bay High School
• Oak Bay Marina
• Uplands Golf Club
• Victoria Golf Club
• Parks and Parks Facilities
• Area Maps
• Oak Bay Tourism
• Oak Bay Beach Hotel
• St. Michaels University

Saanich East and Saanich West (population 102,000) is a sprawling area composed of a number of distinct neighbourhoods.

The eastern side of Saanich is dominated by the University of Victoria which is very much a part of the local life of the community. The landscape of Saanich is unique for its ecological diversity and leisure potential. There are 170 municipal parks, three regional parks and a cycling network route to see and explore. Saanich has more parks per capita than any other municipality in B.C. There are several excellent golf courses in Saanich: Blenkinsop Valley, Cedar Hill, Cordova Bay and Prospect Lake golf courses.

Saanich's distinct neighbourhoods include the following:

GORDON HEAD, a solidly upper middle class family area with several shopping malls, restaurants and movie theatres within a short driving distance.

HIGH QUADRA overlooking Blenkinsop Valley.

BROADMEAD with imaginative West Coast architecture.

CORDOVA BAY perched along the seaside; a mixture of cottages, small farms, sizable family homes and new subdivisions.

Tourism Victoria

• The District of Saanich