Victoria

Entry/Visa
Depending on which country you come from you might need a visa, however when coming from most European countries a visa is not required to enter Canada. One has to bring a valid passport.

Vaccines
Other than the standard vaccinations there are no special vaccinations needed when travelling to Victoria.

Climate
Victoria is known to have an Oceanic/ Marine west coast climate with hot summer and mild winters. Summers are quite warm with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 36°C; winters are somewhat colder with occasional rain and temperatures ranging from 3°C to 10°C. Spring and autumn becomes a little warmer however have some cold winds with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 20°C.

Currency
The local currency used in Victoria is the Canadian Dollar however the US dollar is also widely used.

Language
The official language spoken in Victoria is English however many other languages are spoken in the city due to its multicultural development.

Airports / Car rental
You can get into Victoria via plane as the city has its own airport “Victoria International Airport” which receives domestic and international flights coming in and out on a daily basis. From there different public transportation services enable to bring you into the city Centre. It is also possible to rent a car at the airport which should be ordered in advance.

Public transport
The local public transportation system in Victoria is run by the “Victoria Regional Transit system” where you can travel via double decker buses, rail and local buses. All these different transportation services will allow you to easily rotate within the city or even go to areas located further away. It is also possible to hire a bicycle and bike around the city.

Taxis / Infrastructure
Taxis can be found at taxi stands, at the airport, on the road or can simply be ordered via the hotel or by calling the central taxi service.

Events
There is a variety of different events and festivals which occur yearly in Victoria. Amongst these some are:
- Chinese New Year Celebration
- Festival de la Francophonie Victoria
- Bastion Square Festival of the Arts
- Canada Day Celebration
- Victoria Pride Celebration
- Great Canadian Beer Fest
- Capital Arts Festival

Culinary Specialities
The local cuisine in Victoria has adapted multicultural dishes. Therefore when going to victoria one can find North American cuisine, European cuisine and Asian cuisine. However a main specialty which originates from the natives is “Pierogis” which is dough including various types of filings.

Sights
Victoria provides a variety of different things to see these include:
- Beacon Hill Park
- British Columbia Aviation Museum
- Inner Harbour
- Royal London Wax Museum
- Undersea Gardens
- Miniature World
- Royal British Columbia museum
- Legislative Buildings
- Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum
- Abkhasi Gardens
- Victoria Bug zoo