CITY FOCUS | VICTORIA
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Consistently ranked as one of the world ’ s top 10 friendliest cities by Condé Nast , Victoria , Canada , remains a top destination of choice for corporate and leisure travelers .
Following the Gold Rush and subsequent industrialization of the 19th century , Victoria ’ s rich history combined with a unique modern twist has created a fusion of cultures and traditions , attracting over 1.9mn tourists in 2017 .
However , with a population of 85,792 citizens , the thriving , diverse city has placed significant investment in its infrastructure to cater towards its growing numbers , without compromising on its stunning landscapes .
Housing world-renowned educational establishments such as the University of Victoria as well as a flourishing business focus , the city has gained one of the lowest unemployment rates in Canada and has been ranked as Canada ’ s Best City to Live in ( for Women ). Additionally , it was recently voted amongst the top 10 rising star locations for meetings and conferences in Smart Meetings Magazine .
Positioned close to Vancouver and Seattle , Victoria is home to a large western naval base ,
“ The city has gained one of the lowest unemployment rate in Canada and has been ranked as Canada ’ s Best City to Live in ( for Women )”
OCTOBER 2018