Victoria rests on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, in the province of British Columbia off the coast of mainland Canada.

The capital of British Columbia (BC), Victoria is a small but vibrant community known for some of the best arts and dining cultures in the country. While close to Vancouver, Victoria distinguishes itself by ensuring locals and visitors are well looked after by our award-winning restaurants and proximity to nature. Come for a few days, but stay for the week.

 

Ranked one of Canada’s best comprehensive universities, the University of Victoria is located just north of the city centre and sits on a beautiful campus featuring the circular Ring Rd. With over 23,000 students faculty and staff, UVic is a destination university welcoming students from all over the province, country, and the world. Regarded as having one of the premiere music education programs in Canada, the School of Music is also known for the quality of its graduates who have gained national and international attention as performers, composers, musicologists, recording engineers, and theorists.