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Five fun things to do near the school

  • Pop into the Greater Victoria Public Library to borrow books, borrow an e-reader or even borrow a pass to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (also nearby)! Plus check out the programme of events
  • See ballet, theatre, music shows and more at the Royal Theatre
  • Browse 90 shops at the nearby Bay Centre mall
  • Get close to incredible marine creatures at the Undersea Gardens
  • Picnic, take photos, or enjoy the petting farm at the Beacon Hill Park

Victoria Events:

May Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival: Enjoy a celebration of Canada's Scots heritage.
May Uno Fest: North America's longest-running solo performance festival.
May Victoria Day Parade: Watched by over 120,000 people in person and on TV every year.
May Selkirk Waterfront Festival: Food and live music from around the world and a large market all along the waterfront.
June Heritage Day: Dance performances from many different lands - bring a picnic.
July Canada Day: Victoria celebrates with fireworks and live music.
July Ska festival: Four days of concerts featuring this hard-to-hate music form.
July Festival Mexicano: Music, dancing and food from Mexico.
July Paint-in: Artists come out of their studios and paint in the street - meet them and talk about how they create their work.
August Symphony Splash: The Victoria Symphony perform against fireworks and cannons.
August Dragon Boat Festival: The traditional Asian festival is now a Victoria fixture.

Links

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Seven galleries, with 17,000 pieces of art in its collection, making it the largest in BC.
Royal BC Museum Find out the history of the city and surrounding area at this extensive and modern museum.
The Bay Centre The shopping mall just a few minutes' walk from Embassy Victoria.
Victoria National and Provincial parks A guide to the stunning countryside around the city of Victoria - mountains, lakes, rainforests and oceanside trails.
Miniature World If you enjoy dolls' houses or model railways, this is the place for you.
Victoria Harbour Ferry Take a mini-cruise around the harbour.
Craigdorrach Castle Take a tour around this incredible building which overlooks the city.
Butchart Gardens Stunning gardens, fabulous for a stroll or a picnic.
Totem park A great outdoor collection of genuine totem poles.

Victoria: local information

All the practical details you need. Can't find something? Just ask us a question.

School facts:

  • Class size maximum 16; average 12-13 students
  • Number of students average 200, maximum 250
  • Number of teachers 15 full-time; 10 part-time
  • Minimum student age 16
  • Average student age 22
  • Internet Two computer rooms with a total of 26 computers; wireless internet available throughout the school
  • Facilities Student lounge with sink, microwaves and snack vending machines
  • Accessibility Accessible to students in wheelchairs.



  • Nearest supermarket: 15 minutes' walk
  • Nearest bank: next to the school
  • Nearest shopping centre: 1 minute's walk
  • Nearest newsagent: across the street
  • Nearest coffee shop: across the street
  • Nearest mosque: 15 mins by bus
  • Nearest church: across the street
  • Nearest bus stop: across the street
  • Nearest post office: 3 minutes' walk
  • Nearest park: 15 minutes' walk
  • Nearest cafe: across the street

Cost of Living

We currently advise that students should budget approximately CA $400 per week. This will cover all transport, food and entertainment costs.

A few sample prices (all in CA $)

Item Price
Item Price
Cup of coffee in a chain such as Starbuck's $2.50
Can of Coca Cola $1.25
Big Mac at McDonald's $4.20
Three course meal in a mid-range restaurant $20 - $25
Takeaway, eg from a Chinese restaurant $10 - $15
Cinema ticket $12
Nightclub entrance $10 - 20 cover charge
Bus ticket Pack of 10 bus tickets $22.50; monthly pass approx $80
Taxi fare Minimum (1 kilometre) $3.30; $1.92 per additional kilometre; average fare from Victoria airport to downtown: $56.00

 

(information last updated March 2011)

 

Prices are in CA $. Access a currency converter here.

 

How to reach Embassy Victoria

The school is conveniently located in downtown Victoria so it is easy to get there by all forms of public transport.

The school address is 1012 Douglas Street, on the corner of Douglas Street and Broughton Street, near The Bay Centre shopping mall. There is a main bus stop right across the street.

(information last updated March 2011)

Links:

Victoria Airport Victoria's international airport. Find information on arrivals and departures, the weather and how to get there.
BC Transit Schedules, maps, fares and information about season tickets for Victoria's buses.
BC ferries Make the most of island life with trips across the ocean.
Victoria Taxis Book a taxi online.

Victoria facts

Hottest months July and August, 72° F. Bring: sunscreen, shorts, sunhat, lightweight rain jacket, comfortable walking shoes/sandals.
Coldest months January and December, 46° F. Bring: warm winter jacket, lightweight rain jacket, sweater, comfortable walking shoes.
Weather now Five-day forecast from the BBC
Time zone Pacific Coast Time (PT) Time now World Clock
The weather in Victoria can be changeable. Winter is usually mild compared to other cities in Canada.
Best known for a strong English heritage; whale watching; mild winters; hiking.

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