Category: Victoria

Is Victoria College A University?

Victoria University is a federated university forming part of the wider University of Toronto, and was founded in 1836. Victoria University, Toronto. Former names Upper Canada Academy (1836–1841) Victoria College (1841–1884) Type Public federated university Established October 12, 1836 Is Victoria University a University? International students Apply to study at VU, and join one of […]

What Is The Oldest House In Victoria Bc?

Helmcken House. Marooned on a paved pavilion, Helmcken House in Thunderbird park, right outside the doors of the Royal BC museum, looks out of place. Officially the oldest house still standing, this heritage house has been preserved in its entirety and stands on the site that it was originally built. What is the oldest house […]

Why Is It Called Victoria State?

Victoria, like Queensland, was named after Queen Victoria, who had been on the British throne for 14 years when the colony was established in 1851. What was Victoria originally called? the Port Phillip District of NSWOn the 11 November 1850, the people of Victoria, (then known as the Port Phillip District of NSW) received the […]

What Is There To Do In Victoria Bc At Christmas?

Top Things To Do This Christmas Season in Victoria, BC (2022) Christmas Magic at The Butchart Gardens. Christmas lights on Government Street. Winter Tea at the Pendray Tea House. A horse-drawn carriage tour passing The Parliament Buildings. Macarons from Bon Macaron. Festival of Trees at The Bay Centre. Does Victoria BC have a Christmas market? […]

Where Is The Windiest Place In Victoria?

Windiest places by mean windspeed in Victoria Ranking Place Name Annual Mean Windspeed at 3pm (km/h) 1 Port Welshpool, VIC 32.6 km/h 2 Sandy Point, VIC 32.6 km/h 3 Ocean Grove-Barwon Heads, VIC 31.6 km/h 4 Mallacoota, VIC 30.2 km/h Where is it windy the most? Commonwealth Bay, Antartica The Guinness Book of World Records […]

Where Is 13Th Beach Victoria?

Barwon Heads. Thirteenth Beach is located west of Barwon Heads, Victoria, Australia and the name is taken from the close proximity of the beach to the thirteenth hole of the Barwon Heads Golf Course. Stretching along 4.5 kilometres of coast, Black Rock marks the western end. Can you swim at 13th beach? A haven for […]