Victoria, British Columbia

:This article refers to the city of Victoria. Information on Greater Victoria can be found in the Greater Victoria article.

Location and population

Located near the southeastern tip of Vancouver Island, and overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Greater Victoria has a population of approximately 325,000

Related Topics:
Vancouver Island - Strait of Juan de Fuca

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CMA. It is the largest urban area on Vancouver Island (not to be confused with the city of Vancouver, which lies 90 minutes northeast by ferry on the British Columbia mainland). The city's chief industries are tourism and government. The township of Esquimalt, which forms part of Greater Victoria, is the base for the Pacific Fleet of the Canadian Forces.

Related Topics:
CMA - Vancouver - British Columbia - Esquimalt - Canadian Forces

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"Greater Victoria" is the southernmost urban area in western Canada, as it is located below the 49th parallel.

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