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Crime |
Crime in Victoria is slightly below average. |
Medical facilities |
Health services in Victoria and the rest of the island are managed by Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA). The health care needs of Victoria are amply provided by over 500 physicians and surgeons, 14 walk in clinics and 6 hospitals. Victoria is also home to the Vancouver Island Cancer Centre which provides oncology consultations and chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments. British Columbia has a comprehensive medical services plan which insures medically required services provided by physicians and supplementary health care practitioners, laboratory services and diagnostic procedures. |
Transportation |
In addition to being a popular cruise ship destination, Victoria also has many ferries to the San Juan Islands and the State of Washington. The Victoria International Airport. Railroad service to the rest of Canada. And the regional mass transit system now has double-decker buses. |
Valuable Links |
Real Estate VIctoria (revweekly.com) realtor.ca victoria.ca viha.ca (health care services) bc-cowichanvalley.civicplus.com vancouverisland.com
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What people are saying about Victoria | |
Re: Discuss what its like to live in Victoria | |
A few years ago my husband and I started searching for the "Ideal place to retire in Canada." We wanted a moderate climate where we could be active year round. We wanted a single family home with a waterfront or water view, on or near a golf course. It had to be conveniently located to shopping, health care services, transportation, arts and culture and homes affordably priced. After driving from the East Coast of Canada to Vancouver Island, we finally found our dream retirement spot and got everything we were looking for in Arbutus Ridge. After 6 years of living in our gated seaside community, we feel like we have died and gone to heaven. We have been able to make tons of new friends easily by getting involved in all the clubs. We hike, play golf, ride bikes and travel a lot. With the gated security we are able to leave home knowing our valuable belongings are safe. And as we age, I know it will be a safe place to live in community with a family of friends around to help out. About 30% of the new people moving into our community are singles, so I know if one of us ends up alone, that it will continue to offer an age in place alternative. | |
Posted by BrendaH on March 24, 2013 | |
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- State: CANADA
- Environment: College Town,Coastal,Small-mid Sized City,Outdoor Oriented,Biking Community,
- City Population: 100,001+
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Avg July Temperature: 60-80
- Median HH Income: 0-20,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $500,001+
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
- Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Cost of Living Index: 121+ (very high)
- Culture Index: 121+ (very high)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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