";s:4:"text";s:6827:" This climate is considered to be Csb according to the Köppen-Geiger climate classification. The state's varied climate ranges from hot and semi-arid in the northwest to cooler, temperate weather along the coast. The highest temperature ever recorded at Victoria Gonzales was 36.0 °C (96.8 °F) on 11 July 2007;One feature of Victoria's climate is its distinct dry and rainy seasons. In Victoria, the annual water temperature (Salish Sea) is on average 9.70°C | 49.46°F.In August, the highest average water temperature for this place is reached with on average 12.00°C | 53.60°F.
Due to its mild climate, Victoria and its surrounding area (southeastern Vancouver Island, Non-native plants grown in Victoria include the cold-hardy palm The following is a list of neighbourhoods in the City of Victoria, as defined by the city planning department.The population of Victoria was 80,017 in 2011. Whereas in February the lowest average water temperature is measured at 7.50°C | 45.50°F.Approximately around August 04, the highest water temperature of around 12.00°C | 53.60°F is reached during the year. The Victoria Victoria is known for its disproportionately large Note: These categories are those used by Statistics Canada. However, roads in Victoria are not based on a grid system as in Vancouver or The compact size of the city lends itself readily to smaller, fuel efficient alternatives to full size passenger cars, such as Victoria also serves as the western terminus (Mile Zero) for Canada's Within the Greater Victoria area, private cars, SUVs, and light trucks together make up the majority of trips.Coach bus service between downtown Victoria and downtown Vancouver or the Bus service from Victoria to points up island is run by Victoria is served by three public post secondary educational institutions outside the city in the Victoria is the only Canadian provincial capital without a local Provincial capital city in British Columbia, CanadaProvincial capital city in British Columbia, Canada Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.Climate data for Victoria was recorded at Gonzales Heights from August 1898 to present.W. Despite Victoria's reputation as a tourist destination, pervasive homelessness and panhandling are serious problems in the downtown area as is "open-air" drug use.The homeless survey conducted by the Victoria Cool-Aid Society found 50% of the homeless population identify themselves as being of The city's chief industries are technology, food products, tourism, education, federal and provincial government administration and services.There are three major shopping malls in the City of Victoria, including the Mayfair was enclosed and renovated into an indoor mall in 1974.Advanced technology is Victoria's largest revenue-producing private industry with $3.15 billion in annual revenues generated by more than 880 tech companies that have over 15,000 direct employees.Victoria is a major tourism destination with over 3.5 million overnight visitors per year who add more than a billion dollars to the local economy.The city and metro region has hosted high-profile sports events including the The Bastion Theatre, a professional dramatic company, functioned in Victoria through the 1970s and 1980s and performed high quality dramatic productions but ultimately declared bankruptcy in 1988. The city's water is supplied by the Capital Regional District's Water Services Department from its Sooke Lake Reservoir. VII (April 1943), p. 88Watts, R., 'Tsawout file claim to James Island; Assertion based on 1852 treaty signed by James Douglas', NB combined single and multiple responses – 30,945 and 44,445 respectivelyNB does not total 100% because all figures are multiple responsesNewcomb, John. Climate data and weather averages in Victoria. Victoria boasts an average of 2,193 hours of sunshine yearly, and an eight month frost free season. Located in sub-Mediterranean zone, Victorians enjoy some of the most moderate weather in all of Canada. The Victoria has been home to many accomplished athletes that have participated in Sports teams presently operating in Victoria include: Kaye Lamb, "The Founding of Fort Victoria," B.C Historical Quarterly, Vol. The The only Canadian Forces Primary Reserve brass/reed band on Vancouver Island is in Victoria. 1999 is the only calendar year on record without a single occurrence of frost. Every February there is an annual "flower count" in what for the rest of the country and most of the province is still the dead of winter. It hosted the The city has also been home to numerous high-profile sports teams in its history.