Retire in Victoria, BC - Victoria Harbor
Anyone in Canada, knows Victoria is the place to be if you want to avoid winter snow and cold. It is the way to escape winter without having to leave the country. There is less precipitation than Lower Mainland British Columbia. Annual precipitation averages only 84.5 centimeters, approximately 1/3 of the precipitation received in Ottawa. While the majority of Canadians are covered in snow, February in Victoria brings the first flowers.
Victoria Weather Facts
- Mildest climate in Canada with flowers in bloom year-round
- Average temperature in January is 38°F (4°C)
- Summer is comfortably warm and dry with temperatures from 65-90°F (18-34°C)
- Rainfall during winter months, but rarely snows
- Victoria’s average annual rainfall is 1/3 to 1/2 less than Vancouver, Seattle and New York
Victoria and adjoining communities of Sannich, James Bay, Fairfield and Gonsales is home to many people between 45 to 65 years of age. The overall population of Victoria includes a much higher than average number of seniors. Some of the most prestigious areas are the Uplands in Oak Bay. Amenities like the Royal Victoria Yacht Club and uplands Golf course with views of Harro Strait and the Olympic Mountains make this a luxurious and beautiful area. Large manicured gardens and clear separations between residential and commercial development make it a living retreat. Comparatively more moderately priced than upscale communities on the mainland, with prices from the $400,000 to $2 million.
Events in Victoria - TourismVictoria.com
Attractions in Victoria abound. The Royal BC Museum, the Royal London Wax Museum, Craigdarroch Castle showcase the rich history of the area. Victoria has many excellent and scenic beaches. Check out some the Dallas Road Cliffs, Willows Beach, Cadboro Bay, Whitty’s Lagoon, Island View Beach…and others! Beacon Hill Park hosts a combination of native habitats and landscaped areas throughout the manicured gardens. It is one of Victoria’s most popular recreation spots. Butchart Gardens Victoria’s most famous attraction is the world renowned Butchart Gardens. The BC parliament buildings also offer attractive heritage architecture. Victoria has approximately 65% of the designated heritage sites in British Columbia. There are some 240 heritage buildings in the city’s downtown core alone.
The Bear Mountain Victoria Golf Resort & Spa, located half an hour’s drive from downtown. Opened in 2005, it features a Jack and Steve Nicklaus co-designed golf course, along with a Westin hotel, spa and luxury restaurant.
Victoria has long been seen as a Mecca for Canadian retirees. The area has a rich diversity of programs and facilities for retirees. As a retirement community, it will not disappoint.
Visit www.tourismvictoria.com if you would like to learn more about Victoria Tourism
Victoria Accolades
- 2nd Top Island in North America (Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards: 2009)
- 4th Top City in the Americas (Cond Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards: 2009)
- Canada’s fittest city (Statistics Canada 2006)
- Canada’s cycling capital (Statistics Canada 2006)
