Victoria, British Columbia and its surrounding area communities within the Greater Victoria municipality is one of Canada's most desired cities to live. The communities of Langford, Colwood and the Highlands are one of the fastest growing with projects like Bear Mountain Resort increasing its popularity. Schools, shopping, banks, and hospitals are all easily accessible within this close knit and thriving community.
Take an interactive tour of our golf course and properties at Bear Mountain Resort, or view regional area and third party maps.
Transportation
Located 20 minutes from downtown Victoria, the Victoria International Airport serves daily flights from Vancouver International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma Airport, as well as direct flights from points throughout Canada and the US. Regular float plane and helicopter service to downtown Victoria is available from Vancouver and Seattle.
Victoria is also well-connected to mainland British Columbia and Washington State by vehicle and passenger ferries and high-speed catamarans. Each day, dozens of ferries cross the straits, granting breathtaking views of the rocky coastline, forested islands, inlets and often marine wildlife. Victoria's arrival points include the Inner Harbour, the Town of Sidney and the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal (30 minutes from downtown Victoria, near Sidney).
Travel options around Greater Victoria and surrounding areas include taxi and limousine service, air porter bus and public bus transportation.
Average Monthly
Temperatures |
°C |
°F |
| January |
6.5 |
44 |
| February |
8.4 |
47 |
| March |
10.2 |
50 |
| April |
12.9 |
55 |
| May |
16.3 |
61 |
| June |
19.3 |
67 |
| July |
21.8 |
71 |
| August |
21.8 |
71 |
| September |
19.1 |
67 |
| October |
14.1 |
57 |
| November |
9.4 |
49 |
| December |
6.8 |
48 |
Essential Services
Almanac
Located in a sub-Mediterranean zone, Victoria BC boasts the mildest climate in Canada. Victoria receives an average of 2,183 hours of sunshine each year, with flowers in bloom year-round and an eight month frost-free season.
Spring arrives as early as February and is mild. Summer is comfortably warm and dry with temperatures from 18° to 32°C (65° to 90°F). Victoria has a very low humidity ratio and almost constant offshore breezes, which keep summer days from becoming too hot and summer evenings cool. A sweater or light jacket is recommended if you are going out at night. The average monthly rainfall in summer is less than 2.5 cm (1"). Victoria often enjoys a warm, sunny September with fall arriving late in the month. Deciduous trees turn the city to gold, but lawns and golf courses are green and lush throughout the winter.
For up-to-the-minute weather information for Victoria and area, contact:
Environment Canada