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Victoria ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Victoria
4.5
Overall attractiveness of Victoria
12 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in VictoriaNightlife
6.0
Friendliness of locals
6.0
Interesing things to do
6.0
Geographic setting
6.0
Public transport
6.0
Climate
6.0
Cleanliness
6.0
Affordability
6.0
Shopping
6.0
Safety
6.0
What school directors said about Victoria
Victoria is a friendly, safe and convenient city with the mildest climate in Canada. There are excellent cafes, museums, gardens, and shopping.
Jacqueline MurphyDirector of Global Village English Centre, lives in Victoria since 2009
Information about Victoria
Why Victoria? Located on the southeastern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria has a lot to live up to, once being voted one of the world´s top ten cities to visit, and world number one for ambience and environment. Victoria's equable climate has also added to its reputation as the "City of Gardens". With its mild temperatures and plentiful sunshine, Victoria boasts gardens that are home to many plant species rarely found elsewhere in Canada.
Key Facts about Victoria
Population: M
290,000
Time zone: +2h. (GMT -8)
Region: British Columbia, Capital Regional District
Currency: CAD (1 CAD = 0.7318 USD)
Visa: You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions. Fees will be applicable to enter the country. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Canada in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Canada on the official website - Government of Canada.
High season: July
Low season: December
Average course price per week (High season): 300 C$
Average course price per week (Low season): 269 C$
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
- Price index excluding rent: 72* (28% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 56* (44% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:74* (26% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Canada average):
7.17 C$ (2% more expensive than in USA)
Mains electricity:
- Residential voltage: 120 V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
Weather in Victoria
Climate Table
Legend:
Midday Temperature
Night-time Temperature
Hours of Sunshine
2.23.24.66.37.98.410.49.47.34.52.51.9Water Temperature
32 °F32 °F32 °F32 °F32 °F32 °F32 °F32 °F32 °F32 °F32 °F32 °FRainfall
143mm89mm78mm48mm38mm31mm18mm24mm31mm88mm153mm143mmWhat to do in Victoria
Craigdarroch Castle
Victoria
Arrival airport
Victoria International (YYJ) - 24 km. from Victoria city center
Public transportation to city center:
Every 30 minutes, 40 minutes.
Main stops: Southbound East Saanich at Mc Tavish, Saanichton Exchange Bay B, Southbound Elk Lake at Beaver Lake, Southbound Douglas at Bay, Southbound Douglas at Cormorant
Taxi: 25 minutes drive to city center of Victoria
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