Victoria, British Columbia City Guide

Victoria is a romantic destination, with quaint shops and restaurants, and attractions like Butchart Gardens and the Royal British Columbia Museum.

Introduction & History

The ambiance of lovely Victoria's majestic inner harbor and the exquisite flower gardens and parks will take your breath away. You will instantly fall in love with the atmosphere that surrounds this outstanding seaside city and its fine British heritage. So take the time to walk down the quaint streets of Old Town, the colorful narrow streets of Chinatown, or cycle the boardwalk along the scenic marina and understand why so many visitors come back time and time again to this truly remarkable city.

In 1843, the city of Victoria (named after England's Queen Victoria), began as a Hudson Bay Company trading post. By 1858, with the onset of the Fraser Valley gold rush, Victoria's ports flourished and throughout the 19th century trade and commerce were the staple of the economy. Today, the city's industry still encompasses shipbuilding, machine manufacturing and forest products with development in agriculture, marine and forestry research. The city is also highly regarded for its excellent educational institutions such as the University of Victoria as well as its outstanding quality of life.
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