VICTORIA TOP 5
Quite refined
Because of its great British influence, Victoria has always been considered a very European city.
Capital city
Victoria is the capital of British Columbia, Canada’s westernmost province.
Colorful buildings
Will make you feel like you are in a painting!
Small but interesting!
The city has less than 100,000 inhabitants, but they are very welcoming and, as most Canadians, super nice!
Peace & sea
Besides being “the calmest city in the world”, most of its activities are related to the sea.
Victoria offers beautiful scenery: mountain ranges and ocean views. The tourist attractions bring in more than 3 million visitors a year. In terms of gastronomy, the city is second in North America for the number of restaurants per capita.
Although Victoria is home to many retirees, who move here to enjoy the mild climate and golf courses, there is no shortage of students either. The city is home to the University of Victoria – one of Canada’s largest universities – and other universities, colleges, public schools and language schools.
Cost of living in Victoria
The estimated monthly expenses for one person are $906 (without rent) and about $3,329 (without rent) for a family of four. Victoria is 27.27% less than a city like New York.
As for transport, you can check prices here.
Climate and time zone
Victoria enjoys the mildest climate in Canada, with hot, dry summers and very mild winters (average temperature 6.5 °C in the coldest month, January) and can reach up to 22 degrees in the summer.
If you are looking for a temperate climate all year round and a city surrounded by nature, then Victoria is the place for you!
To sum up
“Its immaculate streets of brightly coloured buildings seem to be repainted every day, its quiet people seem anesthetized by the Pacific breeze and its elegant harbour looks like a toy. If we speak of calm, of natural balance, Victoria is already a step ahead, but let’s not get confused: it’s not boring here!” Cinco Días – El País.
Studying in Victoria
It is the ideal destination for those who want to study English and have an authentic Canadian experience!
Highly recommended for nature lovers: the city is full of dream gardens with exotic plants due to its tropical climate, of which they are very proud.
