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Tuesday, 27 December 2016

Reasons You Should Consider Choosing To Move To Victoria

By Marc McMahon


The city of Victoria, British Columbia is one of the fastest growing in North America. Many factors of the city make it attractive to students, retirees, and all ages in between. Seeking a change in scenery could even be a reason to relocate to Victoria.

Relocating to Victoria is something to be considered by everyone from students to retirees. Students come here to take advantage of the education offered by two universities and a community college. Classes are available in many fields from transportation and hospitality to building trades to high tech. Research is a major point of emphasis at both universities along with work related teaching.

Buying a home in Victoria can be expensive for some, but there a is a great deal of value offered to those who invest in homes here. The mean cost of a home in Victoria is $500.000 plus. In some nearby communities, the cost of homes is about half that. There are several golf course communities and gated secure communities. Several facilities exist that are dedicated to the care of older citizens and those who seek an active retirement lifestyle.

Victoria is a popular retirement destination. The climate is one reason. Temperatures stay in a comfortable range all year long. In addition, the city is surrounded by geographic features that create a rain shadow effect. This means that it rains far fewer days in the city than is normal in the Pacific northwest region. Rainfall notwithstanding, the city is situated on an island and offers residents a full range of fishing and boating opportunities.

Those retiring to Victoria do not have to worry about how they will receive health care. Six hospitals and several clinics offer access to over 500 physicians. State of the art oncology care featuring chemotherapy and radiation is also available to those suffering from cancer. Medically necessary care is covered under a comprehensive medical services plan managed by the province.

The city's economy is thriving. It is based on a diverse array of education, government, tourism, real estate, and industry including marine manufacturing and construction. Tourism gets a boost from cruise ships making stops here and their passengers bringing millions of dollars into the economy. Real estate sales are responsible for millions more dollars coming into the region.

Foodies can find a wide range of cuisines to satisfy their varied tastes. This is because Victoria is second only to San Francisco in all of North America in restaurants per capita. It is the leader in Canada. Many different types of food are available from all over the world. Fish and seafood are prominent given the island location.

Anyone who is concerned about personal safety and security will be pleased to learn that the city has a very low crime rate. Despite its size, the city offers residents the ability to walk down the streets after dark without feeling excessive fear for their safety. This feeling is another reason many people choose to move to Victoria, British Columbia.




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