Category: Victoria

Queen Victoria of England. 1. Victoria Island Before it became an area for the affluent, it was just an Island surrounded by water. Popularly called V.I., it is named after Queen Victoria of England who was Queen from 1837-1901. The area was a major hub for commerce and British ships berthed there often during the […]

For the uninitiated, modern Victorian spaces are exactly what they sound like: homes that blend parts of the Victorian era with bits of the modern day. In a modern Victorian home, you can expect to see cement on the floors and chandeliers on the ceiling—or ornate mirrors juxtaposed with works of abstract art. How do […]

Most houses at the end of the Victorian period (1900) were built with suspended ground floors. There were exceptions to this. Many houses had ground floors constructed with stone or clay flags; basements too were covered with flags. Did the Victorians use concrete? While forms of lime concrete were used in the early 19th century, […]

Queen Victoria and Princess Beatrice Princess Beatrice shares many of her famous ancestor’s facial features, including her eyes and her mouth. The resemblance between the two women is often remarked upon by royal watchers. Is Queen Victoria related to Princess Beatrice? Princess Beatrice (1857–1944) was the fifth daughter and youngest child of Queen Victoria and […]

census, the core Jewish population of Victoria is an estimated 51,955 persons, an increase of 6.3% since 2006. Victoria’s estimated Jewish population represents 1% of the Victorian population. Are there Jews in Victoria BC? The JCCV is an important facility for the Jewish community on Southern Vancouver Island. The Centre is a place in Victoria […]

It was established in 1897 by Act of Parliament, and was a constituent college of the University of New Zealand. The university is well known for its programmes in law, the humanities, and some scientific disciplines, and offers a broad range of other courses. What is University of Wellington known for? The University is home […]

Occupying a peninsular site, Victoria is bordered by the Juan de Fuca and Haro straits. In addition, the Olympic Mountains lie to the south, the San Juan Islands to the east, and the fjord-like Saanich Inlet and richly forested Malahat Ridge and Sooke Hills to the west. What are the physical characteristics of Victoria BC? […]

The University of Victoria, Canada is one of the best schools in the world for international students. Every year, people come here to study from virtually 118 different countries of the world for any of the following programs: Undergraduate programs. Graduate programs. Is Victoria University good for international students? Ranked in the top 3% universities […]

The lengthy, and somewhat complicated, process of street naming is overseen by Geographic Place Names Victoria. Street names proposed by developers must first be approved by local councils. The job of avoiding duplicate names can make it trickier. How do streets get their names Victoria? Names that link the name to the place could relate […]

The coastal region has abundant rainfall and a mild temperature associated with a maritime climate, and enjoys Canada’s longest frost-free periods. In the interior, the climate is continental in nature. Is BC Maritime or continental? A humid continental climate predominates in central and southeastern BC. The Rocky Mountains restrict westward flow of cold Arctic air […]