Canada has one city with good weather and it's too tiny
4 hours ago
- #urban-planning
- #climate
- #canada
- Victoria, Canada, has the best weather in the country, with mild summers and warmish winters, shielded from heavy rain by the Olympic mountains.
- Victoria receives significantly less precipitation than nearby areas, with 142 days of precipitation per year compared to 169 in Vancouver.
- Victoria is a popular destination for retirees and cruise ships, offering mountain views, diverse cuisine, and year-round outdoor activities.
- The city's small size (90,000 in the core) limits its potential, despite its high quality of life, walkability, and excellent bike infrastructure.
- Victoria's climate and urban design contribute to low transport emissions, with hydro-powered electricity further reducing environmental impact.
- Proposed solutions to allow more people to live in Victoria include upzoning for apartment buildings, improving rapid transit, and addressing NIMBY objections.
- A 'Bargain' proposal suggests rapid population growth in exchange for reduced homelessness, better transit, and ferry improvements.
- Political challenges and tradeoffs, such as fewer parking spaces, may hinder Victoria's expansion despite its benefits.