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Greater Victoria

January 10, 2023

For the metropolitan area in southeastern Brazil, see Greater Vitória.

Greater Victoria (also known as the Greater Victoria Region) is located in British Columbia, Canada, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. It is usually defined as the thirteen municipalities of the Capital Regional District (CRD) on Vancouver Island as well as some adjacent areas and nearby islands.

Greater Victoria
Metropolitan area
Downtown Victoria skyline
Greater Victoria
Coordinates: 48°30′40″N 123°24′47″W / 48.511°N 123.413°W / 48.511; -123.413Coordinates: 48°30′40″N 123°24′47″W / 48.511°N 123.413°W / 48.511; -123.413
Country Canada
Province British Columbia
Area
 (2021)[1]
 • Total696.15 km2 (268.79 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • CMA
397,237
 • CMA density571.3/km2 (1,480/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)

The Capital Regional District administers some aspects of public administration for the whole metro region; other aspects are administered by the individual member municipalities of Greater Victoria. Roughly, Greater Victoria consists of all land and nearby islands east of a line drawn from the southern end of Finlayson Arm to the eastern shore of Sooke Harbour, along with some lands on the northern shore of Sooke Harbour.

Many places, buildings, and institutions associated with Victoria such as the University of Victoria, Victoria International Airport, and the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal, are outside the City of Victoria itself, which has an area of just 19.5 square kilometres (7.5 sq mi) on the southern tip of Greater Victoria. Victoria is the locality indicated in the mailing addresses of several CRD municipalities and localities adjacent to Victoria. The central city of Victoria lends its name and cultural influence to many places and organizations in the metro region.

Municipalities

There are 13 cities, towns, and district municipalities in Greater Victoria.

"Core" municipalities
West Shore
Saanich Peninsula

This breakdown is roughly mirrored by the three school districts in Greater Victoria.

Greater Victoria is the southernmost urban area in Western Canada; it is located south of the 49th parallel.

Neighbourhoods

This list is similar to, but not identical with, that used by the Greater Victoria real estate sales industry. Neighbourhoods with official status are italicized. Others may have no official definition, hence other lists of neighbourhoods in the Victoria area may differ. Other sources may give different boundaries as well.

Climate

Climate data for Victoria Phyllis Street, British Columbia (1971-2000)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 14.5
(58.1) 		15.0
(59.0) 		18.5
(65.3) 		22.0
(71.6) 		27.5
(81.5) 		30.5
(86.9) 		28.5
(83.3) 		29.5
(85.1) 		27.5
(81.5) 		23.0
(73.4) 		16.1
(61.0) 		15.0
(59.0) 		30.5
(86.9)
Average high °C (°F) 7.2
(45.0) 		8.2
(46.8) 		10.2
(50.4) 		12.8
(55.0) 		15.6
(60.1) 		18.2
(64.8) 		20.1
(68.2) 		20.1
(68.2) 		17.5
(63.5) 		13.2
(55.8) 		9.4
(48.9) 		7.4
(45.3) 		13.3
(56.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) 5.5
(41.9) 		6.1
(43.0) 		7.5
(45.5) 		9.5
(49.1) 		11.9
(53.4) 		14.2
(57.6) 		15.7
(60.3) 		15.8
(60.4) 		13.9
(57.0) 		10.6
(51.1) 		7.5
(45.5) 		5.7
(42.3) 		10.3
(50.6)
Average low °C (°F) 3.7
(38.7) 		4.0
(39.2) 		4.8
(40.6) 		6.2
(43.2) 		8.1
(46.6) 		10.1
(50.2) 		11.3
(52.3) 		11.4
(52.5) 		10.1
(50.2) 		8.0
(46.4) 		5.6
(42.1) 		4.0
(39.2) 		7.3
(45.1)
Record low °C (°F) −8.0
(17.6) 		−11.0
(12.2) 		−4.0
(24.8) 		0.6
(33.1) 		3.0
(37.4) 		5.6
(42.1) 		8.0
(46.4) 		7.0
(44.6) 		5.0
(41.0) 		−2.0
(28.4) 		−10.5
(13.1) 		−10.0
(14.0) 		−11.0
(12.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 102.2
(4.02) 		76.7
(3.02) 		51.5
(2.03) 		36.1
(1.42) 		34.2
(1.35) 		25.5
(1.00) 		16.1
(0.63) 		23.8
(0.94) 		25.9
(1.02) 		66.9
(2.63) 		130.8
(5.15) 		109.2
(4.30) 		698.9
(27.51)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 99.4
(3.91) 		72.7
(2.86) 		50.9
(2.00) 		36.1
(1.42) 		34.2
(1.35) 		25.5
(1.00) 		16.1
(0.63) 		23.8
(0.94) 		25.9
(1.02) 		66.7
(2.63) 		129.0
(5.08) 		105.8
(4.17) 		686.1
(27.01)
Average snowfall cm (inches) 2.8
(1.1) 		4.0
(1.6) 		0.2
(0.1) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.2
(0.1) 		1.9
(0.7) 		3.4
(1.3) 		12.5
(4.9)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) 17.0 15.2 15.0 12.2 10.9 8.9 6.1 5.9 7.3 13.6 19.0 18.3 149.4
Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) 16.7 14.9 15.0 12.2 10.9 8.9 6.1 5.9 7.3 13.6 18.8 17.7 148
Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) 0.88 1.0 0.11 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.07 0.39 0.96 3.41
Source: Environment Canada[3]

Demographics

The Greater Victoria region has a combined population of 397,237 according to the 2021 Canadian census.[1] The region comprises two of the fifteen most populous municipalities in British Columbia (Saanich, at number seven, and Victoria at number thirteen). The Canadian Census ranks Greater Victoria as the 15th largest metropolitan area in Canada, by population. The combined population of the cities, municipalities, unincorporated areas and Indian Reserves in the region are as follows:

  1. Saanich 117,735
  2. Victoria 91,867
  3. Langford 46,584
  4. Colwood 18,961
  5. Oak Bay 17,990
  6. Esquimalt 17,533
  7. Central Saanich 17,385
  8. Sooke 15,086
  9. Sidney 12,318
  10. North Saanich 12,235
  11. View Royal 11,575
  12. Juan de Fuca (Part 1) 5,132
  13. Metchosin 5,067
  14. Highlands 2,482
  15. New Songhees 1A Indian Reserve 1,839
  16. East Saanich 2 Indian Reserve 1,790
  17. South Saanich 1 Indian Reserve 712
  18. Cole Bay 3 Indian Reserve 266
  19. T'Sou-ke Indian Reserve 230
  20. Becher Bay 1 Indian Reserve 221
  21. Esquimalt Indian Reserve 120
  22. Union Bay 4 Indian Reserve 109


Ethnicity

In comparison to the Lower Mainland (Vancouver and environs), the region does not have a great deal of racial diversity. Most of the population is of European descent. A substantial community of those of Chinese descent has existed in Greater Victoria since the Fraser Gold Rush of 1858–60, which saw the first significant influx, arriving first via San Francisco then directly from China. There is also a substantial First Nations (indigenous) population whose ancestors have lived in the area for thousands of years. Numerous First Nations reserves, forming distinct communities, exist in the region — primarily on the Saanich Peninsula, in Esquimalt, and in the Western Communities — although the majority of the First Nations population live off-reserve.

The largest ethnic groups in Greater Victoria, according to the 2016 census,[4] are:

  1. English - 140,510
  2. Scottish - 98,475
  3. Canadian - 86,000
  4. Irish - 73,170
  5. German - 50,440
  6. French - 38,775
  7. Ukrainian - 19,410
  8. Chinese - 17,825
  9. Dutch - 17,790
  10. First Nations - 15,430
  11. Welsh - 14,140
  12. Polish - 13,610
  13. Norwegian - 12,130
  14. Italian - 11,665
  15. Swedish - 9,380
  16. Indian - 9,180
  17. Russian - 8,565
  18. American - 8,485
  19. Metis - 7,135
  20. Filipino - 6,650

The same information, although grouped more geographically, is below. The largest sub-grouping is included.

European origins 279,965 (includes 215,945 with British Isles origins)
Other North American origins 92,140 (includes 86,000 Canadian)
Asian origins 46,940 (includes 17,825 Chinese)
North American Aboriginal origins 21,925 (includes 15,430 First Nations)
African origins 5,070 (includes 1,140 South African)
Latin, Central and South American origins 4,965 (includes 1,880 Mexican)
Oceania origins 2,560 (includes 1,330 Australian)
Caribbean origins 2,245 (includes 980 Jamaican)

Culture

Many Victoria Region municipalities have their own fairs: Oak Bay's Tea Party, Esquimalt's Buccaneer Days, Sidney's Sidney Days, Sooke's Sooke Days, Western Communities' Luxton Rodeo, and Central Saanich's Saanich Fair. The Saanich Fair is the oldest and largest of all the Greater Victoria local fair venues; it is considered a de facto regional fair because of its greater size, content, and famous reputation. The Saanich Fair has the largest number of attendees of all the Victoria area fairs.

There is a wide variety of entertainment and recreational facilities and activities. The mild coastal climate ensures less extreme weather changes. Outdoor and indoor recreational areas are abundant throughout the region. The Rifflandia Music Festival takes place downtown in mid to late September. The Victoria Tall Ships Festival showcase sailing vessels and the sailing life. The Victoria Symphony performs over 100 concerts a year, including the renowned Symphony Splash, an annual free concert in the Inner Harbour on the August Sunday preceding B.C Day. The orchestra is on a barge playing to an audience of over 40,000. The Electronic Music Festival also takes place at Centennial Square, where DJs can show off their music mixing skills.

These regional positive qualities, along with new transportation links, international high-profile events (2007 NATO meeting, 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, 1994 Commonwealth Games), could have helped produce a socio-economic effect in terms of: attractiveness as a place of residency, low unemployment, high real estate development potential for profit, increasing immigration of new people(s), and expanding opportunities for business or economic development. High-profile international attention performs its duty as a marketing, public relations, and sales catalyst for further activity. Boaters from around the world gather annually in the waters off of Vancouver Island for the Swiftsure International Yacht Race.

An example of this economic opportunity also lies in Victoria's geography. The April 19, 2008 Victoria Times Colonist newspaper printed a section, sponsored by the Downtown Victoria Business Association, focusing on the area's downtown selection of goods and service providers. As it was in the early days with merchants supplying and outfitting gold rush prospectors, today's modern merchants supply outdoor recreation seekers before they head to other parts of Vancouver Island for surfing, kayaking, hiking, camping, swimming, cycling or whatever activities they seek.

In June 2010, the Canadian Navy celebrated its 100th anniversary with a Fleet Review in the waters off of Greater Victoria, by Canada's former Governor General Michaëlle Jean. The review was attended by warships from Canada, France, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, the United States along with US and Canadian Coast Guard vessels. These celebration activities coincided with the Esquimalt Buccaneer Days Fair and the 2010 FIFA World Cup activities in local bars.

The 2010 Olympic Torch Relay started in Greater Victoria and proceeded to other communities across Canada. The conclusion of the torch relay began the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver BC.

 
Victoria's world-famous Butchart Gardens are actually located in Central Saanich

Notable places

Educational institutions

Hospitals

Military installations

(Department of National Defence)

Parks and natural features

Scientific facilities

Sites of interest

Historical

Political

Cultural

Sports facilities

Golf

  • Bear Mountain Golf and Country Club (Langford)
  • Cedar Hill Golf Course (Saanich)
  • Gorge Vale Golf Club (Esquimalt)
  • Olympic View Golf Club (Langford and Colwood)
  • Royal Colwood Golf and Country Club (Colwood)
  • Royal Oak Golf Club (Saanich)
  • Uplands Golf Club (Oak Bay)
  • Victoria Golf Club (Oak Bay)
  • Highland Pacific Golf (Saanich)
  • Prospect Lake Golf Course (Saanich)
  • Cordova Bay Golf Course (Saanich)

Other

Transportation and ports

Highways Greater Victoria is served by 3 provincial highways

Highway 17 Connects Greater Victoria to Victoria International Airport and BC Ferries service to Vancouver. A four lane highway with mix of freeway, expressway and arterial standards.

Highway 1 (Trans Canada Highway) Connects the core eastern municipalities to the western municipalities as a 12km freeway with 7 interchanges.

Highway 14 Connects Greater Victoria to Sooke, mostly a two lane highway.

Ports

Media outlets

Print

Social Media Communities

  • Victoria Buzz
  • Victoria News, local media
  • Saanich News, local media
  • Goldstream News Gazette, local media
  • Peninsula News Review, local media
  • Sooke News Mirror, local media
  • Oak Bay News, local media

AM Radio

FM Radio

Television

Regional organisations

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Census Profile, 2021 Census, Victoria [Census metropolitan area], British Columbia and British Columbia [Province]". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  2. ^ Neighbourhoods | Victoria January 1, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Victoria.ca (2012-10-04). Retrieved on 2013-07-12.
  3. ^ "Canadian Climate Normals 1971-2000". Government of Canada. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
  4. ^ Census Profile, 2016 Census: Victoria (Census metropolitan area), British Columbia and British Columbia (Province). Statistics Canada. Retrieved on 2017-12-30.

January 10, 2023
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For the metropolitan area in southeastern Brazil see Greater Vitoria Greater Victoria also known as the Greater Victoria Region is located in British Columbia Canada on the southern tip of Vancouver Island It is usually defined as the thirteen municipalities of the Capital Regional District CRD on Vancouver Island as well as some adjacent areas and nearby islands Greater VictoriaMetropolitan areaDowntown Victoria skylineGreater VictoriaCoordinates 48 30 40 N 123 24 47 W 48 511 N 123 413 W 48 511 123 413 Coordinates 48 30 40 N 123 24 47 W 48 511 N 123 413 W 48 511 123 413Country CanadaProvince British ColumbiaArea 2021 1 Total696 15 km2 268 79 sq mi Population 2021 1 CMA397 237 CMA density571 3 km2 1 480 sq mi Time zoneUTC 8 PST Summer DST UTC 7 PDT The Capital Regional District administers some aspects of public administration for the whole metro region other aspects are administered by the individual member municipalities of Greater Victoria Roughly Greater Victoria consists of all land and nearby islands east of a line drawn from the southern end of Finlayson Arm to the eastern shore of Sooke Harbour along with some lands on the northern shore of Sooke Harbour Many places buildings and institutions associated with Victoria such as the University of Victoria Victoria International Airport and the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal are outside the City of Victoria itself which has an area of just 19 5 square kilometres 7 5 sq mi on the southern tip of Greater Victoria Victoria is the locality indicated in the mailing addresses of several CRD municipalities and localities adjacent to Victoria The central city of Victoria lends its name and cultural influence to many places and organizations in the metro region Contents 1 Municipalities 1 1 Neighbourhoods 2 Climate 3 Demographics 3 1 Ethnicity 4 Culture 5 Notable places 5 1 Educational institutions 5 2 Hospitals 5 3 Military installations 5 4 Parks and natural features 5 5 Scientific facilities 5 6 Sites of interest 5 6 1 Historical 5 6 2 Political 5 6 3 Cultural 5 7 Sports facilities 5 8 Transportation and ports 6 Media outlets 6 1 Print 6 2 Social Media Communities 6 3 AM Radio 6 4 FM Radio 6 5 Television 7 Regional organisations 8 See also 9 ReferencesMunicipalities EditThere are 13 cities towns and district municipalities in Greater Victoria Core municipalitiesThe City of Victoria the adjacent District Municipalities of Saanich Esquimalt and Oak Bay and the town of View Royal West ShoreThe cities of Colwood and Langford and the District Municipalities of Highlands Metchosin and Sooke which lie generally west of Esquimalt Harbour and Portage Inlet Saanich PeninsulaThe District Municipalities of Central Saanich North Saanich parts of Saanich and the town of Sidney which lie to the north of Victoria This breakdown is roughly mirrored by the three school districts in Greater Victoria Greater Victoria School District 61 the core municipalities Sooke School District 62 the Western Communities Saanich School District 63 the Saanich Peninsula Greater Victoria is the southernmost urban area in Western Canada it is located south of the 49th parallel Neighbourhoods Edit This list is similar to but not identical with that used by the Greater Victoria real estate sales industry Neighbourhoods with official status are italicized Others may have no official definition hence other lists of neighbourhoods in the Victoria area may differ Other sources may give different boundaries as well Victoria 2 Burnside Gorge Rock Bay Downtown Chinatown Fairfield Gonzales Cook Street Village Humboldt Valley Gonzales Fernwood Harris Green Hillside Quadra Blanshard Quadra Village Mayfair James Bay Jubilee North Jubilee South Jubilee North Park Oaklands Rockland Victoria West Saanich Blenkinsop Cadboro Bay Queenswood Ten Mile Point Carey Glanford Marigold Cordova Bay Gordon Head Arbutus Mt Douglas North Quadra Quadra Cedar Hill Lake Hill Maplewood Royal Oak Broadmead Sunnymead Rural Saanich Beaver Lake Elk Lake Interurban Prospect Lake Strawberry Vale West Burnside Saanich Core Shelbourne Mt Tolmie Tillicum The Gorge Oak Bay Gonzales Foul Bay Uplands Willows Beach Windsor Park South Oak Bay North Oak Bay Estevan Esquimalt Craigflower Colville Road Gorge Vale Parklands Rockheights Saxe Point Songhees West Bay Work Point DND View Royal Shoreline Colwood Belmont Park Colwood Corners Hatley Park Mill Hill Royal Roads Royal Bay Triangle Mountain Langford North Bear Mountain Florence Lake Millstream Thetis Heights South Glen Lake Goldstream Meadows Luxton Ravenwood Westhills Highlands Durrance Lake Thetis Lake Willis Point Metchosin Happy Valley Matheson Lake Rocky Point William Head Central Saanich Brentwood Bay Island View Saanichton North Saanich Cloake Hill Dean Park Deep Cove Lands End Patricia Bay Pat Bay Swartz Bay Ardmore Sidney Sooke Broom Hill East Sooke Otter Point Kemp Lake Sooke Town Centre Sunriver Saseenos Whiffin SpitClimate EditClimate data for Victoria Phyllis Street British Columbia 1971 2000 Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YearRecord high C F 14 5 58 1 15 0 59 0 18 5 65 3 22 0 71 6 27 5 81 5 30 5 86 9 28 5 83 3 29 5 85 1 27 5 81 5 23 0 73 4 16 1 61 0 15 0 59 0 30 5 86 9 Average high C F 7 2 45 0 8 2 46 8 10 2 50 4 12 8 55 0 15 6 60 1 18 2 64 8 20 1 68 2 20 1 68 2 17 5 63 5 13 2 55 8 9 4 48 9 7 4 45 3 13 3 56 0 Daily mean C F 5 5 41 9 6 1 43 0 7 5 45 5 9 5 49 1 11 9 53 4 14 2 57 6 15 7 60 3 15 8 60 4 13 9 57 0 10 6 51 1 7 5 45 5 5 7 42 3 10 3 50 6 Average low C F 3 7 38 7 4 0 39 2 4 8 40 6 6 2 43 2 8 1 46 6 10 1 50 2 11 3 52 3 11 4 52 5 10 1 50 2 8 0 46 4 5 6 42 1 4 0 39 2 7 3 45 1 Record low C F 8 0 17 6 11 0 12 2 4 0 24 8 0 6 33 1 3 0 37 4 5 6 42 1 8 0 46 4 7 0 44 6 5 0 41 0 2 0 28 4 10 5 13 1 10 0 14 0 11 0 12 2 Average precipitation mm inches 102 2 4 02 76 7 3 02 51 5 2 03 36 1 1 42 34 2 1 35 25 5 1 00 16 1 0 63 23 8 0 94 25 9 1 02 66 9 2 63 130 8 5 15 109 2 4 30 698 9 27 51 Average rainfall mm inches 99 4 3 91 72 7 2 86 50 9 2 00 36 1 1 42 34 2 1 35 25 5 1 00 16 1 0 63 23 8 0 94 25 9 1 02 66 7 2 63 129 0 5 08 105 8 4 17 686 1 27 01 Average snowfall cm inches 2 8 1 1 4 0 1 6 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 9 0 7 3 4 1 3 12 5 4 9 Average precipitation days 0 2 mm 17 0 15 2 15 0 12 2 10 9 8 9 6 1 5 9 7 3 13 6 19 0 18 3 149 4Average rainy days 0 2 mm 16 7 14 9 15 0 12 2 10 9 8 9 6 1 5 9 7 3 13 6 18 8 17 7 148Average snowy days 0 2 cm 0 88 1 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 07 0 39 0 96 3 41Source Environment Canada 3 Demographics EditThe Greater Victoria region has a combined population of 397 237 according to the 2021 Canadian census 1 The region comprises two of the fifteen most populous municipalities in British Columbia Saanich at number seven and Victoria at number thirteen The Canadian Census ranks Greater Victoria as the 15th largest metropolitan area in Canada by population The combined population of the cities municipalities unincorporated areas and Indian Reserves in the region are as follows Saanich 117 735 Victoria 91 867 Langford 46 584 Colwood 18 961 Oak Bay 17 990 Esquimalt 17 533 Central Saanich 17 385 Sooke 15 086 Sidney 12 318 North Saanich 12 235 View Royal 11 575 Juan de Fuca Part 1 5 132 Metchosin 5 067 Highlands 2 482 New Songhees 1A Indian Reserve 1 839 East Saanich 2 Indian Reserve 1 790 South Saanich 1 Indian Reserve 712 Cole Bay 3 Indian Reserve 266 T Sou ke Indian Reserve 230 Becher Bay 1 Indian Reserve 221 Esquimalt Indian Reserve 120 Union Bay 4 Indian Reserve 109 Ethnicity Edit In comparison to the Lower Mainland Vancouver and environs the region does not have a great deal of racial diversity Most of the population is of European descent A substantial community of those of Chinese descent has existed in Greater Victoria since the Fraser Gold Rush of 1858 60 which saw the first significant influx arriving first via San Francisco then directly from China There is also a substantial First Nations indigenous population whose ancestors have lived in the area for thousands of years Numerous First Nations reserves forming distinct communities exist in the region primarily on the Saanich Peninsula in Esquimalt and in the Western Communities although the majority of the First Nations population live off reserve The largest ethnic groups in Greater Victoria according to the 2016 census 4 are English 140 510 Scottish 98 475 Canadian 86 000 Irish 73 170 German 50 440 French 38 775 Ukrainian 19 410 Chinese 17 825 Dutch 17 790 First Nations 15 430 Welsh 14 140 Polish 13 610 Norwegian 12 130 Italian 11 665 Swedish 9 380 Indian 9 180 Russian 8 565 American 8 485 Metis 7 135 Filipino 6 650The same information although grouped more geographically is below The largest sub grouping is included European origins 279 965 includes 215 945 with British Isles origins Other North American origins 92 140 includes 86 000 Canadian Asian origins 46 940 includes 17 825 Chinese North American Aboriginal origins 21 925 includes 15 430 First Nations African origins 5 070 includes 1 140 South African Latin Central and South American origins 4 965 includes 1 880 Mexican Oceania origins 2 560 includes 1 330 Australian Caribbean origins 2 245 includes 980 Jamaican Culture EditMany Victoria Region municipalities have their own fairs Oak Bay s Tea Party Esquimalt s Buccaneer Days Sidney s Sidney Days Sooke s Sooke Days Western Communities Luxton Rodeo and Central Saanich s Saanich Fair The Saanich Fair is the oldest and largest of all the Greater Victoria local fair venues it is considered a de facto regional fair because of its greater size content and famous reputation The Saanich Fair has the largest number of attendees of all the Victoria area fairs There is a wide variety of entertainment and recreational facilities and activities The mild coastal climate ensures less extreme weather changes Outdoor and indoor recreational areas are abundant throughout the region The Rifflandia Music Festival takes place downtown in mid to late September The Victoria Tall Ships Festival showcase sailing vessels and the sailing life 1 The Victoria Symphony performs over 100 concerts a year including the renowned Symphony Splash an annual free concert in the Inner Harbour on the August Sunday preceding B C Day The orchestra is on a barge playing to an audience of over 40 000 The Electronic Music Festival also takes place at Centennial Square where DJs can show off their music mixing skills These regional positive qualities along with new transportation links international high profile events 2007 NATO meeting 2007 FIFA U 20 World Cup 1994 Commonwealth Games could have helped produce a socio economic effect in terms of attractiveness as a place of residency low unemployment high real estate development potential for profit increasing immigration of new people s and expanding opportunities for business or economic development High profile international attention performs its duty as a marketing public relations and sales catalyst for further activity Boaters from around the world gather annually in the waters off of Vancouver Island for the Swiftsure International Yacht Race An example of this economic opportunity also lies in Victoria s geography The April 19 2008 Victoria Times Colonist newspaper printed a section sponsored by the Downtown Victoria Business Association focusing on the area s downtown selection of goods and service providers As it was in the early days with merchants supplying and outfitting gold rush prospectors today s modern merchants supply outdoor recreation seekers before they head to other parts of Vancouver Island for surfing kayaking hiking camping swimming cycling or whatever activities they seek In June 2010 the Canadian Navy celebrated its 100th anniversary with a Fleet Review in the waters off of Greater Victoria by Canada s former Governor General Michaelle Jean The review was attended by warships from Canada France New Zealand Australia Japan the United States along with US and Canadian Coast Guard vessels These celebration activities coincided with the Esquimalt Buccaneer Days Fair and the 2010 FIFA World Cup activities in local bars The 2010 Olympic Torch Relay started in Greater Victoria and proceeded to other communities across Canada The conclusion of the torch relay began the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver BC Victoria s world famous Butchart Gardens are actually located in Central SaanichNotable places EditEducational institutions Edit Camosun College Saanich and Oak Bay Lester B Pearson College Metchosin Oshio College Royal Pacific Institute Pacific Rim College Victoria Royal Roads University Colwood University of Victoria Saanich and Oak Bay University Canada West Victoria campus closed 2011 Vancouver Island School of Art Victoria Victoria College of Art Victoria Hospitals Edit Royal Jubilee Hospital Victoria and Saanich Saanich Peninsula Hospital Central Saanich Saanich Peninsula Victoria General Hospital View Royal Military installations Edit Department of National Defence CFB Esquimalt HMC Dockyard Esquimalt CFB Esquimalt Naden Esquimalt HMCS Malahat Victoria Bay Street Armoury Victoria Lieutenant General E C Ashton Armoury Saanich Victoria International Airport Air Force Squadron detachment North Saanich Parks and natural features Edit Beacon Hill Park Victoria Clover Point Victoria Dallas Road Waterfront Pathway Victoria Elk Beaver Lake Regional Park Saanich Francis King Regional Park Saanich Galloping Goose Regional Trail from Victoria west through Sooke ȽAU WELṈEW John Dean Provincial Park North Saanich and Central Saanich Mount Douglas Park Saanich Moss Rock Park Victoria Ogden Point Victoria Sea to Sea Green Blue Belt East Sooke Regional Park Juan de Fuca EA Goldstream Provincial Park Langford Gowlland Tod Provincial Park Highlands and Juan de Fuca EA Mount Work Regional Park Saanich Highlands and Juan de Fuca EA Sooke Potholes Regional Park Sooke Potholes Provincial Park and Sooke River Provincial Park Sooke Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary Saanich Thetis Lake Regional Park View Royal Langford and Highlands Uplands Park Oak Bay Cattle Point Uplands Park Oak Bay Saxe Point Park Fleming Beach former military defence gun bunkers observation Esquimalt Hartland landfill mountain biking tours amp hiking Saanich Mount Tolmie Saanich Scientific facilities Edit Dominion Astrophysical Observatory National Research Council of Canada Saanich Gonzales Observatory for Atmospheric Biogeochemistry Research Oak Bay Institute of Ocean Sciences Fisheries and Oceans Canada North Saanich Geological Survey of Canada GSC Pacific Natural Resources Canada Sidney Sidney Laboratory Centre for Plant Health Canadian Food Inspection Agency North Saanich Sites of interest Edit Historical Edit Craigdarroch Castle Victoria Craigflower Manor and Craigflower Schoolhouse Saanich Empress Hotel Victoria Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse Parks Canada Colwood Hatley Park Colwood Ross Bay Cemetery Victoria Harling Point Chinese Cemetery Oak Bay Veteran s Cemetery Esquimalt Chinatown Victoria Fleming Beach historical defence bunkers Esquimalt Emily Carr House Victoria Victoria High School Victoria Camosun College Saanich Beacon Hill Park Victoria Helmcken House Victoria Victoria Police Department Station Museum 150 years of policing artifacts Victoria Butchart Gardens Central Saanich Political Edit Government House Victoria Parliament Buildings Victoria Victoria City Hall Victoria Cultural Edit Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Victoria British Columbia Aviation Museum Sidney CFB Esquimalt Military Museum Esquimalt Chinatown Victoria Maltwood Art Gallery UVic University Centre Saanich Royal British Columbia Museum amp IMAX National Geographic Theatre Victoria Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre Sidney Thunderbird Park Victoria British Columbia Sports facilities Edit Golf Bear Mountain Golf and Country Club Langford Cedar Hill Golf Course Saanich Gorge Vale Golf Club Esquimalt Olympic View Golf Club Langford and Colwood Royal Colwood Golf and Country Club Colwood Royal Oak Golf Club Saanich Uplands Golf Club Oak Bay Victoria Golf Club Oak Bay Highland Pacific Golf Saanich Prospect Lake Golf Course Saanich Cordova Bay Golf Course Saanich Other Gordon Head Recreation Centre Saanich Cedar Hill Recreation Centre Saanich Victoria City Rowing Club Saanich Crystal Pool amp Fitness Centre Victoria George Pearkes Recreation Centre Saanich Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre Colwood Save On Foods Memorial Centre arena Victoria Royal Victoria Yacht Club Oak Bay Saanich Commonwealth Place swimming pool and library Greater Victoria Public Library Saanich Victoria Curling Club Victoria Western Speedway motor racing Langford Bear Mountain Arena Colwood Royal Athletic Park Victoria Centennial Stadium track amp field Saanich University of Victoria Esquimalt Recreation Centre Esquimalt Panorama Recreation Centre North Saanich Oak Bay Recreation Centre Oak Bay Eagle Ridge Community Centre Langford City Centre Park Langford Transportation and ports Edit Highways Greater Victoria is served by 3 provincial highwaysHighway 17 Connects Greater Victoria to Victoria International Airport and BC Ferries service to Vancouver A four lane highway with mix of freeway expressway and arterial standards Highway 1 Trans Canada Highway Connects the core eastern municipalities to the western municipalities as a 12km freeway with 7 interchanges Highway 14 Connects Greater Victoria to Sooke mostly a two lane highway Ports Black Ball Ferries to Port Angeles Washington Victoria Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway terminus Victoria Victoria Harbour Victoria Victoria Inner Harbour Airport Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal BC Ferries to Tsawwassen near Vancouver North Saanich Victoria International Airport North Saanich Victoria Airport Water Aerodrome Washington State Ferries Sidney to the San Juan Islands and Anacortes Downtown Victoria Helijet helicopter service to Downtown Vancouver Victoria Media outlets EditPrint Edit Victoria News local media Saanich News local media Goldstream News Gazette local media Peninsula News Review local media Sooke News Mirror local media Oak Bay News local media Times Colonist regional newspaper Monday Magazine entertainment weekly publication The Nexus Camosun College student newspaper The Martlet University of Victoria student newspaper Black Press community newspapers LookOut newspaper of CFB Esquimalt Navy Base Victoria Marketplace monthly business profiles Douglas Magazine Victoria based business magazineSocial Media Communities Edit Victoria Buzz Victoria News local media Saanich News local media Goldstream News Gazette local media Peninsula News Review local media Sooke News Mirror local media Oak Bay News local mediaAM Radio Edit CKMO 900 kHz CFAX 1070 kHzFM Radio Edit CBUX Espace musique 88 9 CBCV CBC Radio One 90 5 MHz CJZN 91 3 MHz The Zone 91 3 CBU CBC Radio 2 92 1 MHz CIOC 98 5 MHz The Ocean CKKQ 100 3 MHz 100 3 The Q CFUV 101 9 MHz CFUV University of Victoria CHTT 103 1 MHz Kiss FM CHBE 107 3 MHz Virgin Radio CILS 107 9 MHz Francophonics Television Edit Channel 6 CHEK Independent Cable 4 SHAW Shaw TV Channel 53 Cable 12 CIVI CTV 2 Regional organisations EditAVI Health and Community Services AVI Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Greater Victoria Film Commission Greater Victoria Art Gallery Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition Greater Victoria Public Library Island Sexual Health Peers Victoria Resources Society University of Victoria Students Society UVSS Victoria Pride SocietySee also EditPortals Pacific Northwest Canada Fort VictoriaReferences Edit a b c Census Profile 2021 Census Victoria Census metropolitan area British Columbia and British Columbia Province Statistics Canada February 9 2022 Retrieved February 11 2022 Neighbourhoods Victoria Archived January 1 2014 at the Wayback Machine Victoria ca 2012 10 04 Retrieved on 2013 07 12 Canadian Climate Normals 1971 2000 Government of Canada Retrieved May 19 2016 Census Profile 2016 Census Victoria Census metropolitan area British Columbia and British Columbia Province Statistics Canada Retrieved on 2017 12 30 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Greater Victoria amp oldid 1107541736, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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