Capital Regional District

The Capital Regional District is an administrative area at the southern tip of Vancouver Island that encompasses multiple municipalities and electoral areas. The territory includes urban centers on the mainland as well as several islands in the coastal archipelago.

The district was created in 1966 to coordinate cooperation among municipalities in the Greater Victoria region. This structure emerged from the need to manage growing urban and rural areas together.

Each municipality maintains its own local character while working together on shared projects like environmental protection and public spaces. This cooperation shapes how residents experience their communities and access common resources.

When exploring this region, keep in mind that it spans mainland and island areas requiring different transportation methods for moving around. Each municipality has its own characteristics and services organized in its own way.

The territory combines urban centers with an island world where some islands are only reachable by ferry and maintain their own quieter character. This blend of city and island geography creates an unusual setup for a single administrative region.

Location: British Columbia

Inception: 1966

Capital city: Victoria

Shares border with: Metro Vancouver Regional District, Cowichan Valley Regional District, Whatcom County, San Juan County, Clallam County, Jefferson County

Website: https://crd.bc.ca

GPS coordinates: 48.42930,-123.36600

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07