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Victoria
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia, combines stunning seaside scenery with historic charm and a lively arts scene. The city is noted for its walkable downtown, English influence, and lush gardens.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
91,867
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
48.44°, -123.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,560
Local Cost
$1,924
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
16.2°C
Winter Avg
5.4°C
Record High
32.3°C
Record Low
-7.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
990 mm
Internet Speed
232 Mbps
Upload
168 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
185
Coworking
2
Cafes
66
Nightlife
41
Parks
76
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YWH
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 95/100.
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