Victoria-Downtown, BC
British Columbia · Victoria Metro
Victoria-Downtown is a mid-size city in British Columbia with a population of 46,309.
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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How Victoria-Downtown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,224/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4277°N, 123.3610°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 144 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 49 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | - | 140 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 85 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 120 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 160 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 170 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
Victoria-Downtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.7").
Schools in Victoria-Downtown
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Village English Centres | - | - | - | - |
| Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry | - | - | - | - |
| South Park Family School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Victoria-Downtown
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC Radio One - Victoria, BC (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KSQM (US) | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| CJSU-FM 89.7 "Sun FM" Duncan, BC | adult hits | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| KARI-AM 550 (US) | - | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Museums in Victoria-Downtown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Gallery of Greater Victoria | ||||
| British Columbia Aviation Museum | ||||
| Central Saanich Fire Museum | ||||
| Centre of the Universe | ||||
| CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum - NAD20 | ||||
| CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum - NAD29 | ||||
| Craigdarroch Castle | ||||
| Craigflower Manor | ||||
| Craigflower Schoolhouse | ||||
| Emily Carr House | ||||
| Gorge Waterway Nature House | ||||
| Helmcken House | ||||
| Henderson Hangar | ||||
| Heritage Acres | ||||
| Main Hangar | ||||
| Maritime Museum of British Columbia | ||||
| Metchosin Pioneer Museum | ||||
| Metchosin School Museum | ||||
| Miniature World | ||||
| Pemberton Memorial Operating Room | ||||
| Point Ellice House | ||||
| Restoration Hangar | ||||
| Royal BC Museum | ||||
| Saint Ann's Schoolhouse | ||||
| Sidney Museum and Archives | ||||
| Thunderbird Park | ||||
| Victoria Chinatown Museum | ||||
| Wentworth Villa |
Libraries in Victoria-Downtown
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Batey Library & Learning Commons | 0.0 | |||||
| BC Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Greater Victoria Public Library - Bruce Hutchison Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Central Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Central Saanich Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Emily Carr Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Esquimalt Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Goudy Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Juan de Fuca Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Langford Heritage Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Nellie McClung Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Oak Bay Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Saanich Centennial Library Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Lounge | 0.0 | |||||
| McPherson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sidney Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Sidney / North Saanich Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: South Cowichan Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Victoria-Downtown
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esquimalt Farmers Market | |||||
| Esquimalt Farmers Market | |||||
| Food Truck Festival | |||||
| Gorge Farmers Market | |||||
| James Bay Market | |||||
| Metchosin Farmers Market | |||||
| Moss Street Farmers Market | |||||
| Oaklands Sunset Market | |||||
| Peninsula Country Market |
Hotels in Victoria-Downtown
20 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Victoria-Downtown
49 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Victoria-Downtown
4 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Victoria-Downtown
7 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Victoria-Downtown
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Victoria-Downtown
19 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Victoria-Downtown
12 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Victoria-Downtown
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Victoria-Downtown
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Victoria-Downtown
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Victoria-Downtown
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Victoria-Downtown
11 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Victoria-Downtown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Monkey Taproom | ||||
| Category 12 | ||||
| Hoyne Brewing Company | ||||
| Île Sauvage Brewing Company | ||||
| Lighthouse Brewing Company | ||||
| Phillips Tasting Room | ||||
| Spinnakers | ||||
| V2V Black Hops Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Victoria-Downtown
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Cell Towers in Victoria-Downtown
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 236 AFTERGLOW DRIVE (102271) | MTOWER | 28 |
| 236 AFTERGLOW DRIVE (102271) | MTOWER | 28 |
Amtrak Stations in Victoria-Downtown
2 Amtrak stations.
| Station | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria, BC | 721 Douglas St. | BUS |
| Victoria, BC | 254 Belleville Street | BUS |
Airports Near Victoria-Downtown
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | Large Airport |
| Boundary Bay Airport | YDT | Medium Airport |
| Friday Harbor Airport | FRD | Medium Airport |
| Langley Airport | YLY | Medium Airport |
| Nanaimo Airport | YCD | Medium Airport |
| Orcas Island Airport | ESD | Medium Airport |
| Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) | NUW | Medium Airport |
| William R Fairchild International Airport | CLM | Medium Airport |
| AJ Eisenberg Airport | ODW | Small Airport |
| Allan Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Anacortes Airport | OTS | Small Airport |
| Big Andy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blakely Island Airport | BYW | Small Airport |
| Blue Heron Field | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Ribbon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Center Island Airport | CWS | Small Airport |
| Clam Harbor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coupeville Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Coupeville Nolf Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crane Island Airstrip | CKR | Small Airport |
| Crow Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cypress Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Decatur /Jones/ Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Decatur Shores Airport | DTR | Small Airport |
| Delta Heritage Air Park | - | Small Airport |
| Diamond Point Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Duncan Airport | DUQ | Small Airport |
| Friday West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Grand View International Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Intergalactic Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Jefferson County International Airport | TWD | Small Airport |
| Kimshan Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| King Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lawson Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Long Harbour Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lopez Island Airport | LPS | Small Airport |
| Michell Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Olympic Field | - | Small Airport |
| Point Roberts Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Port Angeles Cgas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quamichan Lake (Raven Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rake's Glen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Roche Harbor Airport | RCE | Small Airport |
| Rucilla's Roost Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sequim Valley Airport | SQV | Small Airport |
| Shaw Island AIrport | - | Small Airport |
| Sinclair Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sky Valley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stacey's Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Victoria-Downtown
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Victoria City Centre | |
| Victoria Main |
Treatment Centers in Victoria-Downtown
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Maven Pelvic Health | ||
| Sobering & Assessment Centre | ||
| Victoria Mental Health & Substance Use |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Victoria-Downtown
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Central Baptist Church | |
| Chinese Presbyterian Church | |
| Christ Church Cathedral | |
| Church of Our Lord | |
| Coastline Church | |
| Congregation Emanu-El | |
| Eckankar Canada | |
| First Baptist Church | |
| First Metropolitan United Church | |
| Inner Quest Foundation | |
| Mustard Seed Street Church | |
| Saint Andrew's Cathedral | |
| Saint John The Divine | |
| St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church | |
| Tam Kung Temple | |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God | |
| Unity Church of Victoria |
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What is the population of Victoria-Downtown?
Victoria-Downtown has a population of 46,309 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 6,224 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Victoria-Downtown?
Victoria-Downtown has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.5 inches, with 17.4 inches of snow.
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