Victoria, British Columbia, Canada has a population of approximately 74,000 people and is known as The City of Gardens due to its mild temperatures. The temperature in Victoria stays below 30 degrees Celsius most of the time, and barely drops below 0 degrees. Within Victoria are many plant species that can't be found anywhere else in Canada. Among those are certain palms, eucalyptus, and bananas. With Victoria's "Mediterranean-type" climate, many rare plants, including many endangered species can be found. Major attractions include the oldest Chinatown in Canada, Parliament buildings, museums, the zoo, gardens, observatories and lots of historic sites. There are also parks, symphonies, and theaters in Victoria.