Victoria city reference
Sourced reference pages for Victoria: the numbers that describe the city, the rules that govern living in it, and the official pages to act on any of it. Every figure links back to where it came from.
Reference pages
City pages describe Victoria itself. Provincial pages cover the rules set by British Columbia, which apply to every city in the province — that is stated on each page rather than hidden.
- Population and growth
Census counts, dwelling numbers and the annual population estimates series back to 2001, straight from Statistics Canada.
Victoria only - Climate and weather averages
Thirty-year climate normals for the city — monthly temperature, rainfall, snowfall and sunshine from the official weather station.
Victoria only - Air quality right nowLive
The current Air Quality Health Index for the city, what the number means for your health, and where the reading comes from.
Victoria only - Transit and getting around
Who runs public transit here, what it covers, where to plan a trip and how to check for disruptions.
Victoria only - City services and 311
How to reach the municipality for waste, water, roads, snow, permits and bylaw matters, with the numbers to call.
Victoria only - Emergency and safety numbers
When to call 911, the police non-emergency line, and the helplines worth having saved before you need them.
Victoria only - Health care and coverage
The provincial health plan, how to get a card, the nurse advice line, and how the system is organised.
British Columbia-wide - Settling in: a newcomer checklist
The paperwork that matters when you arrive — health card, social insurance number, driving licence, school registration and taxes.
British Columbia-wide - Driving, licensing and insurance
Who licenses drivers here, how auto insurance works in this province, winter tyre rules and where to check road conditions.
British Columbia-wide - Statutory holidays
Which days are actually statutory holidays in this province this year, with the dates and what is open.
British Columbia-wide