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Victoria, the intimate, sophisticated seaside City is the vacation capital of Canada and the premiere tourist spot in the Pacific Northwest. The city is situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island and sparkles in one of Canada's mildest climates. This area is the sunniest spot in the province and the gentlest in the country in terms of climate, environment, and lifestyle.
Victoria's unique character is deeply rooted in its 150-year history, a history full of colourful people and fascinating tales. The city's British colonial heritage is still very much in evidence, but contemporary Victoria has a distinctly Pacific northwest flavour. Greater Victoria and its outlying areas now have a population of 300,000, and the one-time colonial outpost is alive with cosmopolitan dining, superb shopping, a colourful nightlife and a full complement of cultural offerings. Victoria has a population of 273,000 and a workforce of 177,100. The unemployment rate is 4.5% and 18.8% of the population is foreign born. The majority of immigrants come from Europe (33925), mostly England (19790). The next largest group comes from Asia (12435). The average household has 2.3 persons and the average income per household is $ 64,200.00. 64% of the population uses the internet at home.
Tourism is one of the most valuable sectors of the economy. Preliminary estimates for 2004 indicate that BC hosted 22.4 million overnight visitors and $9.4 billion in province-wide tourism revenues. Overall visitation to British Columbia is forecasted to increase 2.3% during 2005 to nearly 23 million overnight visitors, generating expenditures of almost $9.9 billion in the province. There are significant growth opportunities both from current markets such as Canada, USA, Europe and Asia and from emerging markets including China, India and Mexico. The 2010 Winter and Paralympic Games also provide a unique opportunity for the ares to attract the attention of the world and showcase British Columbia as a premier travel destination. The Ministry of Small Business and Economic Development is the lead provincial agency responsible for stimulating a competitive business climate in British Columbia. Through its regional presence, the Economic Development Division identifies potential projects that support economic growth throughout the province. When you visit the city, stay at The Westin Bear Mountain Victoria Golf Resort & Spa, located minutes from Victoria, British Columbia's downtown inner harbor. Or Overlook Victoria Harbour on the South side Of Vancouver Island, from Spinnaker's Brewpub and Guesthouse  Interpreter & Translation Services Canada Vacations - Order FREE Brochure! Find the best insurance rates Find the best deal and read reviews on Hotels in Canada Return to Canadian Cities page Return to The Happy Immigrant Homepage This website was build with the help of Site Build It 
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