Victoria West

Victoria West, often referred to as Vic West, is a historic, working-class residential neighborhood located on a peninsula across the Inner Harbour from downtown Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It became part of the municipality of Victoria in 1890 and was connected to downtown by the Johnson Street Bridge in 1924. The area historically housed shipbuilding, mills, and factories, with a residential component for workers. Vic West is situated in Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Victoria itself is known for its mild winter climate and numerous parks, earning it the nickname "garden city". The city's British heritage is evident in its architecture, gardens, and place-names.1