Victoria Island: description, attractions, photo
To the south of the cape in Vancouver there is a smallthe port island of Victoria. The capital of British Columbia - so it is known to this day. At that time, the island could become the main tourist center. His victorious name, he received in honor of the same great British Queen in 1843. She also ruled Canada between 1867 and 1902.
About the island
Victoria Island (Canada) covers almost 220 km2. The width varies in the area300-600 km, and the length does not exceed 500 km. The number of people here varies between 78-82 thousand people. The landscape is presented in the form of low plains and small mountains, the highest of which is not more than 2200 meters. Numerous straits and gulfs separating the capital of British Columbia from other areas, dense virgin pine and deciduous forests, equipped park areas with gardens and unique views of the mountain peaks of Olympia make the island of Victoria special for locals and tourists who come there. It's really worth a visit here.
Climate
The climate of the territory is Mediterranean, mild throughout the year, which is why about 4 million tourists from all over the world come here in any season. The average temperature in the summer is +18 ... + 22about C, and in winter rarely falls below 0about. Already starting from February, Victoria Island is shrouded in the flowering of the local flora, adding even more attractiveness to such a beautiful place.
Research
The earliest studies of an unknown areabegan with his northern and western borders of the famous scientist Juan Perez in 1774. A year later, no less famous explorer James Cook joined him. The most significant place of the island of Victoria - Fort (which is now a favorite tourist destination of pilgrimage) - was erected here in 1841.
1858 was marked by an amazing event: there were open places for gold mining. After the reserves of the natural element were exhausted, the island of Victoria began to serve as the base of the navy. Now it is the most popular resort center of Vancouver and Canada with a central point - the port of Inner Harbor.
Tourism
You can spend an exciting time on the islandVictoria, having gone to study local sights of natural and architectural character, and also getting acquainted with the most diverse flora and fauna of the warmest Canadian region. The most magnificent and ancient architectural monuments include Castle Craigderroch, the House of Emily Carr (a famous Canadian artist) and the Royal Museum of British Columbia. Holidaymakers with children should definitely visit local zoos and aquariums. For example, a farm-zoo beetles, where you can get acquainted with a variety of insect species from around the island. Or a fascinating aquarium with an abundance of representatives of the underwater fauna of the Victoria coast. It looks like a sunken ship. Each tourist in the summer season can admire the killer whales that swim almost to the shore. And in winter, numerous species of whales sail to the warm coast of an object like Victoria Island. Here you can find entertainment, which will please absolutely every tourist.
Population
Judging by the reviews of travelers, all guestshospitality of the indigenous population is to the liking. It is worth noting that the average age of people living here is about 40 years. In this regard, the level of crime is large enough, so it's worthwhile to be careful and not to engage in dialogues with absolutely unfamiliar people. In total, about 4 million tourists arrive on the island of Victoria every year, and certainly among them there is a good fellow traveler from their country. And it's best to come to the guide's company and guides.
