Region: Vancouver Island and Coast
Regional District: Capital
Victoria has a wealth of natural and man-made riches, including stunning heritage architecture, ocean views and mountain vistas. It is this rare juxtaposition of heritage charm, scenic backdrop and modern city-scape that makes Victoria one of the most uniquely special places in Canada. The city's diverse economy and wide range of industry makes investing in Victoria an attractive business opportunity.
Victoria at a glance:
Population: 83,000
Serves as the metropolitan core for a region of 360,000
Capital City of British Columbia
Incorporated on August 2, 1862
Over 3 million visitors annually
Average of 2,183 hours of sunshine each year
Average rainfall is 66.5 centimetres per year
1,600 signature hanging baskets displayed each summer
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1971 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, BC Well established Good Earth Village Walk location is up for sale. Located on the Oak Bay Avenue, next to Oak Bay Village. Build in a corner of a brand new high end residential building (2014) with full windows on both sides. Customer parking offered on the back of the building, neighboring businesse... continue
4475 Viewmont Ave, Victoria, BC, V8Z 6L8 Royal Oak is an outdoor shopping centre with a convenient combination of retail and office space. This pedestrian-friendly mall is anchored by Country Grocer, Bank of Montreal, and Shoppers Drug Mart and offers an assortment of everyday shops and services to suit a variety of needs, from clothing an... continue
201-605 Douglas St., Victoria, BC - 3 years in business. - Thousands of gift baskets delivered near and far across Canada.@ - We have worked with the biggest companies on Vancouver Island for their corporate gifting needs, including: Canfor, Abstract Developments, TD Canada Trust, Bank of Montreal, Suburban Motors, Chard Development... continue
Sidney, B.C.-based Empire Hydrogen Energy Systems Inc. is sparking interest and sales in North American trucking fleets. The company’s innovative new fuel enhancement system allows large diesel engines to burn fuel 10-25% more efficiently. The system consists of a small box of... continue
British Columbia’s expertise in managing forest fires has led a B.C. company to win a contract to train workers in fire-plagued parts of Indonesia. TREK Wildland Services has trained 400 Indonesians in Sumatra and East Kalimantan to fight out-of-control forest fires using the Incident... continue
Hub City Fisheries, of Nanaimo, British Columbia, netted big rewards after attending the Seafood Expo North America event in the spring of 2014. In the months following the show, the Vancouver Island-based value-added fish processor finalized several deals to supply fish destined for the U... continue
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