Greater Victoria Government Agencies, First Nations & Crown Corporations

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A gateway between Victoria's urban core and the growing West Shore municipalities, View Royal is a vibrant community. View Royal is home to over 10,400 residents and is continuing to grow.

BCLC conducts and manages gambling in a socially responsible manner for the benefit of British Columbians.

Service Canada - People serving people.

Sooke is a vibrant, dynamic and welcoming community. We are fortunate to be located close to nature, and our town motto of “Where the Rainforest Meets the Sea” speaks to the environmental riches of the area.

Rob Fleming was elected to represent the riding of Victoria-Hillside in 2005, and was re-elected to represent Victoria-Swan Lake in 2009, 2013, 2017, and 2020. In 2020, he was appointed Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and formerly served a

The two T’Sou-ke Nation reserves are on 67 hectares (165 acres) around the Sooke Basin on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, with a population of approximately 251.

The Songhees First Nation has approximately 630 members, of whom 400 live on the 60 hectare Songhees Reserve #1A. Located adjacent to the Township of Esquimalt and the Town of View Royal.

BC Transit is the provincial crown agency charged with coordinating the delivery of public transportation throughout British Columbia (outside the Greater Vancouver Regional District).

Oak Bay has been a welcoming and attractive community in the Greater Victoria region for over 100 years. From our welcoming streetscapes to our natural beauty to our many community events, there is much to love about Oak Bay.

Colwood is a fast growing, family-friendly seaside community of approximately 17,000 people that enjoys a rich heritage, a unique connection to nature and incredible potential.

Grace Lore was elected as the MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill in 2020. She was appointed Minister of Children and Family Development in 2024. Previously she was Minister of State for Childcare and Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity.

The VNFC is a non-profit Indigenous-led organization located on Southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen-speaking People of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.

The Malahat Nation represents approximately 340 members with two reserve lands located on the western shore of Saanich Inlet, south of the village of Mill Bay, about 40 kilometres north of Victoria.

Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt is located just west of Victoria, British Columbia and is home to the Canadian Pacific Naval Fleet. First established as a military installation by the Royal Navy in 1855, CFB Esquimalt has been serving for over 100 yrs

Langford is the urban core of the West Shore, also known as the Western Communities. A young, growing community of over 25,000 with ambition and a modern, West Coast style.

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The Victoria Police Department was established in 1858 and proudly serves the City of Victoria and the Township of Esquimalt.

Local Government - in support of local businesses & economic development

Saanich blends both the rural and urban on southern Vancouver Island. Welcome to our diverse community! Entrepreneurs, artists, community-builders, farmers and families call Saanich home. We border six other municipalities including Victoria.

The Canadian Coast Guard is a special operating agency within Fisheries and Oceans Canada. We work to ensure the safety of mariners in Canadian waters and protect Canada's marine environment.

The Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC) provides BC employers with solutions, tools and resources they need to attract, hire and retain immigrants.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) delivers regional, sub-regional and local services to 13 municipalities and three electoral areas on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, serving more than 413,000 people.

We provide services in 12 libraries and through our website to over 300,000 residents in 10 municipalities.