Housing & Living

Victoria offers a range of accommodation, from bachelor suites to shared accommodation to basement suites to apartments. Victoria's major daily newspaper the Times Colonist has extensive listings in their classified ads. You will also find many listings on websites for the University of Victoria and Camosun College. Some vacancies are not advertised and are found by looking for rent signs in windows. The number of listings peak in July so looking early gives you a wider selection. It should be noted that it is the responsibility of the student to enter into any arrangements or agreements with landlords. The following is a list of typical minimum monthly rents:

Bachelor Apartments $475 & up
Houses/Duplexes $900 & up
Room & Board $500 & up
Room/Shared House $325 & up
One bedroom suites $500 & up
Two bedroom suites $650 & up

These are questions you should ask the landlord before signing the rental agreement:

If the rent includes electricity, heat, phone, cable TV, parking, meals
If the apartment is furnished
If appliances like fridge & stove are provided
If a damage/security deposit is required and if you get the money back
How much notice you must give before you leave
If you can use the house/other rooms
If laundry facilities are available
If overnight guests are allowed
If smoking is allowed
If pets are allowed
When you can move in
Your landlord's expectations of what you are responsible for

If you have any further questions or problems, call the Residential Tenancy Branch at 387-1602. They may also provide you with a copy of the Landlord and Tenant Act.

Temporary Accommodation:

Between May and August, the University of Victoria Residences provide hotel-type accommodation from $22/day plus tax.
The International Hostel in Victoria offers dormitory accommodation and family rooms. Telephone (250) 385-4511 or Facsimile (250) 385-3232
The YM-YWCA offers accommodation for women only. Telephone (250) 386-7511

Housing Links:

Traveller's Inn Extended Stay	Hotel accommodations within short walking distance to the school. Monthly rates - with or without kitchens. Just bring your suitcase!
My Ideal Home Network	Ecom Media Group Inc. is pleased to provide the students of the Victoria Motion Picture School with complete and FREE access to the MyIdealHome.com Network of Off-Campus housing listings.
University of Victoria	Off-Campus Housing listing by the University of Victoria.
Monday Magazine	Ads for rooms and accommodations listed by Monday Magazine.
Victoria Craigslist	An excellent resource for accommodations and a whole lot more.
Used Victoria	Another good resource for accommodations as well as whatever else you may need to furnish your place.
David Burr Online	A local rental service with a frequently updated list of available places.
Brown Brothers	Find an apartment for rent.
BC Classifieds	Classifieds in British Columbia.
Garden Oaks Fine Accommodation	Pet Friendly; offers higher-end quality non-smoking character suites. Enjoy the ambience of a home with the convenience of an apartment.
Victoria Hotels Motels	An online travel and tourism directory featuring all of the great things to do in Victoria.
International Student Residence	Offers private rooms as well as shared double and triple occupancy. The residence is centrally located in a quiet area within easy bus ride distance of the school.
Five Star Internation Homestay	Offers homestay- a type of accommodation which allows international students and visitors to live in a Canadian home as a member of the family. Victoria Homestay has homestay accommodations throughout the greater Victoria area.

Victoria Motion Picture School Ltd.
751 Discovery Street
Victoria, BC., V8T 1H1, CA
ph: 250.381.3032 / Toll Free 1.888.522.FILM
www.vicfilm.com / vmps@vicfilm.com