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Victoria
This Beautiful city moves at an easy pace. World-renowned for its charming ambience, Victoria boasts heritage buildings, colourful gardens and outdoor recreation and marine adventure at every turn. The city reflects its First Nations and British history in heritage buildings and totem poles alike. The picturesque Inner Harbour and downtown core explode with colour and charm.
Victoria BC boasts the mildest climate in Canada receiving an average of 2,183 hours of sunshine each year, with flowers in bloom year-round and an eight month frost-free season. The average annual rainfall for Victoria is 66.5 cm (26.2"), which is substantially less than that received in both Vancouver and Seattle. Victoria is a cosmopolitan city with a small-town atmosphere; it is the capital city of British Columbia and the seat of provincial government.
Victoria Real Estate is continuing to be in strong demand with a shortage of inventory. The average house price in Victoria has reached an all time high and many baby boomers are flocking to the city and surrounding area to purchase investment properties and vacation properties. Within the Victoria market there are many different types of dwellings to suit your need with the most common being single family homes, condominiums, and town houses.
Victoria and Vancouver Island are conveniently accessible by sea, air or land. With regular ferry service between Vancouver Island and BC's mainland or Washington State, commercial airlines, float plane and helicopter service, plus convenient motor coach and train travel available.
The wild beauty of the Pacific coast and the adventure of the great outdoors are within the city limits, and ocean and mountain vistas will follow you wherever you go. With a clean environment and charming ambience, it is no surprise that Victoria, BC is one of the world's favourite destinations. |