Victoria

Language

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

Currency

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

Best travel time

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.

Visa requirements

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.

Vaccinations

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

Traditions and Culture

Victoria was occupied by many people before the city became part of British Columbia. Therefore it also has a cultural flair of the Spanish. There is a lot of history which can be seen in Victoria in Museums, galleries, through the architecture of buildings and much more. The name Victoria was given to the settlement in honor of Queen Victoria. Traditions are based on the great history in Victoria, which include Celebrating Canada on the 1st July, Canadian Thanksgiving in October and much more.

Religion

The official religion in Canada is Christianity, however due to the multicultural development many other religions have been introduced to this city.

By bus

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.

By plane

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.

By taxi

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.

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

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

Food

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.