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Historic

Why was it founded?

It was founded because the government needed a place to settle and also had a good amount of resources.

Another reason on why Victoria's history is so important is that without the importance of being here, then why is Victoria here? How can they survive when they can't import and export without other communities knowing their existence? With it's historical background, people will know why why Victoria is important and how it's thriving today.

Was the city historicaly important?

The city was used for a thriving business that was used for produce such as potatoes and eggs. It was also really important because it was one of the many cities in Canada built on the Trans-Canada Highway in the early 1980's.

The fact that the city was important back in the day is really crucial because because without the thriving business the city would be truly be isolated from the world and life for Victoria would be really challenging.

When was the city founded?

The city was founded in 1819 by James Bardin Palmer, who was an immigrant lawyer and worked for the government in the island (it wasn't PEI at that point of time).

This historic information is useful because it tells how the community thrives and survives despite it's isolation and the challenges it faces. It

Economic

Does it have good resources?

The city of Victoria has lots of great resources. They keep the food (fish, lobsters, potatoes) for fresh food in groceries and also export them for money, and so also parts of Canada can enjoy their goods.

Due to the harsh conditions, they can't get their resources during the winter, making it harder for them to get their necessities despite the help from the government of PEI.

Is Victoria a tourist site for people?

Victoria is one of the main tourist sites in PEI. The tourism in the city is extremely vital for the cities economy. Even though the government of PEI takes care of Victoria, the money from tourism is what makes the community survive.

The community is so low that it relies on tourism to get it's money. This can be challenging for the rural community as they don't get that much tourists in the winter. So life is harder as they need to rely on exports for them to thrive.

Does it have good agriculture?

Victoria's potential for agriculture is really great. The agriculture for growing vegetables especially potatoes is essential for the economy and for the population. The economy is what keeps Victoria thrive. It's contribution to PEI's economy is really great because of the good agriculture

Another challenging problems that only happens in the winter. The use of agriculture is easier in the summer since the climate is warm. But during the winter however, the climate can be freezing and it's hard for agriculture to happen. Like before, the community has to rely on the government of PEI for resources during the winter.

Environmental

What kind of terrain is it located on?

Victoria's terrain is mainly flat, like most of PEI. There are no mountains or high elevated areas, just some flat agricultural areas with some hills. The community however, does sit beside the Northumberland Strait which provides resources for the residents of Victoria.

The challenge depends on how flat the terrain is. Lucky for Victoria, the community is on a flat area, making is easier for agricultural growth in the area. The only problem is winter, where economics can be challenging and relies on the government for exports during the winter.

What kind of climate is there?

The community of Victoria has a mild but long winter with a high of -3°C and a low of -12°C. The summers also tends to be mild and warm with a high of 23°C and with a low of 14°C. Most of the islands climate is like this.

The challenge here is that in the winter, PEI get's lots of snow and sometimes that can interfere with the community's relationship with the government. Exports and extra supplies can't get through, heightening the challenge of the rural community. In the summer though, it's easier because supplies can get through and agriculture will be much easier to grow and supply for the population.

Location

How is it realtive to it's location?

Despite it's small population, the location of Victoria is perfect for it's economy. The community is rich in resources and helps/thrives with PEI in anyway. It's relative to it's location because without the resources, the community wouldn't be much of a help and it wouldn't be as thriving as today.

Without the valuable economy that the government provides, live would be very challenging. But despite the fact that the government can help with anything, it's still a little bit hard for relying the government Because you never know what's happening and it might take weeks before the community gets it's resources they seek.

Can you reach it by road?

As part of the major municipally in PEI, getting to Victoria is accessible. It's connected to the PEI highway so tourists and imports can come into Victoria without any roadblocks and any other obstacles.

This might not be challenging because since its available by road, it will be easier to get there especially for those who are willing to live there and those who want to visit there.

Where is it located?

Victoria is located in the Queens Municipally in Southern PEI. Most of the cities that Victoria relies on is in Queens so getting help from other communities is easier to get. Besides, the community is only a few hours away from Charlottetown.

This might not be challenging for some people because even though its a few hours away from the Charlottetown, getting things like imports and exports are a little bit easier depending in the season.

Social

What kind of education is in the city?

Due to the fact that the population is so low, education here is very limited. Although there are schools here, students may choose to go to other cities like Charlottetown for more and better options for education. It takes 1-2 hours from Victoria to Charlottetown depending on the weather.

This is definitely going to be a challenge for those seeking for education. There are only a limited amount of schools and if the students don't like the education, how are they going to find a school when it takes one hour to go to a school in Charlottetown. So those seeking education in Victoria, it's going to be a little bit harder.

Is it connected with other places?

Although the city is lesser known for it's population, the city is connected with a cluster with a couple of other rural communities that aren't far from the location. It also has a very strong connection with Charlottetown because it's so reliant for it's resources from other parts of Canada.

Socially, this won't be a problem. (What won't be?) The community can rely on other communities that aren't that far away. But for people who don't like travelling for a couple hours might be a little challenge for them unlike Southern Ontario where it takes less than an hour to get from Brantford to Hamilton.

What is it's population?

The population of Victoria is about 104 people. The population density in unknown since the population is so low. The people are reliant for tourism, it's rich agriculture and it's resources. The city is also reliable for the government for exports and imports from other provinces and the world. As the climate fluctuates, so does the population. (how so?)

If the population is so low, how are people going to live in their community? It's going to be a challenge because their are barely any jobs, and they have to rely on the government on a couple of things live entertainment and healthcare. How are they going to get those necessities? Despite the help from the government, living in these conditions is going to be hard for those who live in a rural community. (How so? Explain - show your thinking!)

Political

Why is the population so low?

Many people have been looking for a new life including a new job, housing and other necessities for them and their families. But since Victoria's community is so small, that ideal of life sometimes cannot happen. So people live in other places (ex. Charlottetown) to have that luxury of life.

Without jobs in Victoria, how are people supposed to get money, when most jobs are in Charlottetown? When living in Victoria, finding a job is harder since the community (is) so rural. Economics are the only main job in the community and some people don't want that, and doing that they want, they might have to travel really far to get that opportunity.

Does the city have healthcare?

The healthcare system (including the workers like nurses and doctors) are provided by the government of PEI. In Victoria however, there is only one hospital since there are only 104 people. The building is small and any tourists might have to travel to Charlottetown for any kind of health check.

This (The way this) is related to the big question is that what would happen if there are too many people that are sick? Since there is only one hospital, (and) we can't forget about the tourists. Without them, Victoria couldn't survive and with the population and tourists all merged together, that one hospital might have a harder time getting people well and some people wont have that time due to their conditions.

Does the city have a government?

The city does not have it's own government due to the fact that the city is so small. The government of PEI controls the rural community. It controls its economy and it's social activities. It even helps its necessities for the city to thrive.

This is related to the big question because how can a tiny community thrive without a government? With a government, politics and economics would be easier but since Victoria has no government, all of that would be harder even with the help with the PEI government.