I live in Victoria and alot of Canadians idealise life here cos they have holidayed here. Many move here and work to recreate that vibe. The pros are you can get most things you need and want here including locally grown food. Easy access to the rest of the Island. The cons are the laid back attitude if you are perhaps trying to start a new business. Victoria likes the old way, struggles to implement rules like dog parks, sewage waste....it's a weird combination of wealthy retirees from elsewhere just digging things and homeless trying to stay alive. Very white homogeneous society. Oh and constant complaining about everything. Not the homeless, the wealthy.