Which resource-based industries provide employment in the Victoria region?

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In the Victoria region of British Columbia, Canada, several resource-based industries continue to provide employment, alongside the city's primary focus on government, administration, defense, and tourism.1

The resource-based sectors that contribute to employment in the area include:

  • Agriculture: Farming activities remain a component of the regional economy.1
  • Forestry: This sector, including related activities such as sawmilling, continues to provide jobs in the region.1
  • Fishing and Related Industries: Commercial fishing and associated operations, such as fish processing, remain part of the local economic landscape.1
  • Manufacturing: Various manufacturing industries, including shipbuilding and repair as well as food processing, are active in the region and provide employment opportunities.1

While Victoria has evolved into a community largely defined by its service sector, these traditional resource-based industries maintain a role in the local economy.12