Anyone who lives in Vcitoria BC ????

Question

I'm transfering university student to Victoria in Vancouver Island from Ontario. I need to know how people there differs? what to expect over there? I heard mostly retired ppl live there ..

Answer 1

I'm not from Victoria, I'm from Toronto, but I have been to Victoria a few times and I can answer a few questions. There are mostly older people there and it is not as culturally diverse as Vancouver. In other words, it's mostly all white. It can be boring but I would imagine being in university you'll be okay and make lots of friends. Geographically, it really is a beautiful place and there is nothing in Ontario that compares. I went to UBC many years ago and I still fantasize about moving to BC one of these days. Have fun and good luck.

Answer 2

the statement that Victoria is 'mostly older people' is nonsense.   Years ago Victoria was referred to as the city of the "Newly wed and nearly dead".  That isn't the case today.  Victoria is a beautiful city with many indoor and outdoor activities for people of all ages.  UVic is however located in a somewhat afluent area of Victoria and as such the neighbourhood surrounding the university is one of the older demographics of the city.  Don't let that scare you though, your friends will be fellow students of your own age group and the downtown scence, while it isn't Toronto or Vancouver has enough clubs and night spots to keep the younger crowd happy and occupied on the weekends.