South Vancouver Island

Urban culture meets coastal calm

Victoria, the capital city of B.C., offers a unique blend of history, innovation, and natural beauty. It’s a vibrant, walkable city with world-class dining, arts, and culture, yet it still feels personal and approachable.

Beyond the city, you’ll find inviting coastal towns like Sooke, where hiking trails, surfing beaches, and rainforest walks are part of daily life. South Island residents enjoy a wide range of recreation, from whale-watching and zip-lining to yoga, cycling, and ocean paddling.

With access to the ferry system, international airport, and even the U.S. border, South Vancouver Island combines career opportunity with lifestyle flexibility.

Access official visitor resources and insider tips to make your transition to Victoria seamless. Tourism Victoria

South Vancouver Island is the traditional, unceded territory of the Pacheedaht, Beecher Bay, T’Sou-ke, Esquimalt and Songhees Peoples.

A wide range of opportunities for a life-long career in health care services.

Our most populous region on Vancouver Island provides a wide scope of comprehensive health care and services in first-class facilities. Alongside the urban centres, there are also rewarding opportunities to serve rural and remote communities, including Sooke, Port Renfrew and Metchosin, where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying the area’s unique character.