The New Student's Reference Work/Victoria, Can.

Victoria, Can. capital and seaport of British Columbia and second seaport of Canada. It is on a narrow inlet opening from the Strait of Juan de Fuca into the southeastern coast of Vancouver Island. It is the headquarters of the Canadian fur-sealing fleet. Three miles northwest is Esquimault, connected with it by an electric road. The parliament buildings, beautifully located, and the new hotel of the Canadian Pacific are imposing buildings. Population 31,620.