The Victoria Heritage Observatory

This Observatory documents an investigation of Victoria’s heritage resources by the UNESCO Victoria World Heritage Project. Its aim is have our the cultural and natural heritage of the region recognized as either a
UNESCO World Heritage Site or a Biosphere Reserve.

An immediate objective is supporting Victoria NatureHood and the Capital Regional District in assembling
the documentation to put the Capital Region forward for recognition as a UNESCO Biosphere Region.

We acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen, in particular the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples, whose traditional territory encompasses the present day urban landscape of  the Victoria region.