Victoria

Victoria

Welcome to Victoria! Find Your Place Here.

Located to the southwest of Minneapolis, Victoria is a beautiful community with access to plethora of natural amenities such as the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Carver Regional Park, and the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail. Besides the numerous parks and trails, Victoria is also home to other recreational facilities, like their Recreation Center.

This community center offers an ice rink, walking track, gymnasium, and exercise facility with full locker rooms and numerous classes. Interested in Victoria real estate? Check out our Ā listings of Victoria homes for sale now!

91 Active Homes For Sale  |  Median Home Price $635,765
Recreation

Victoria is filled with beautiful park spaces and recreational facilities for residents of all ages to enjoy. From campgrounds to ball fields, the ā€œCity of Lakes and Parksā€ has no shortages of spectacular places to get outside and get active. Plus, the Victoria Recreation Center is home to a fitness center, ice rink, walking track, and more. Whether you love the outdoors or would rather take advantage of indoor amenities, Victoria has the perfect facility for you.

Shopping

Whether youā€™re looking for the perfect gift for a baby shower, an outdoor enthusiast, or for your loved one ā€“ just because ā€“ Victoria has the perfect assortment of stores to meet your needs. From flowers to food to cigars, youā€™ll find the perfect shop, every time.

Dining

From spectacular Bloody Marys at Floydā€™s Bar to a juicy burger at the Victoria House, thereā€™s no shortage of delicious dining options in Victoria. Some other local favorites include Vicā€™s Bar and Grill, Rouletteā€™s Pizza, and The Social ice cream shop!

Green/Environmental

The City of Victoria is extremely dedicated to providing residents with the most environmentally friendly community possible. In the summer of 2015, Victoria became a Step 3 GreenStep City, meaning that the city has made great strides in implementing extensive energy saving and waste reducing programs and policies, helping to create a more sustainable environment for all.

Schools

The following three school districts provide comprehensive educational services and resources to the residents of Victoria:

  • Eastern Carver County School District ISD #112
  • Minnetonka Public School District ISD #276
  • Waconia Public School District ISD #110
Transportation

SouthWest Transit provides public transportation services in nearby Chaska, Chanhassen, and Carver, providing an easy and reliable way for commuters to reach the downtown districts of the Twin Cities.

Local Government

The Victoria City Council consists of five members, the Mayor and four additional council members, and is responsible for administrative and budgetary oversight of all city policies and ordinances. The council works to make all city services more accessible to residents who need them.

City History

Victoria was first settled in the mid-1850s. Settlers cultivated farms and built several schools and churches within the first two decades. Victoria boomed with the addition of the railroad in 1882, though the community has remained primarily agricultural throughout its history. Today, Victoria is home to approximately 9,000 residents, and continues to thrive as an exurb of the Twin Cities.

Victoria is filled with beautiful park spaces and recreational facilities for residents of all ages to enjoy. From campgrounds to ball fields, the ā€œCity of Lakes and Parksā€ has no shortages of spectacular places to get outside and get active. Plus, the Victoria Recreation Center is home to a fitness center, ice rink, walking track, and more. Whether you love the outdoors or would rather take advantage of indoor amenities, Victoria has the perfect facility for you.

Whether youā€™re looking for the perfect gift for a baby shower, an outdoor enthusiast, or for your loved one ā€“ just because ā€“ Victoria has the perfect assortment of stores to meet your needs. From flowers to food to cigars, youā€™ll find the perfect shop, every time.

From spectacular Bloody Marys at Floydā€™s Bar to a juicy burger at the Victoria House, thereā€™s no shortage of delicious dining options in Victoria. Some other local favorites include Vicā€™s Bar and Grill, Rouletteā€™s Pizza, and The Social ice cream shop!

The City of Victoria is extremely dedicated to providing residents with the most environmentally friendly community possible. In the summer of 2015, Victoria became a Step 3 GreenStep City, meaning that the city has made great strides in implementing extensive energy saving and waste reducing programs and policies, helping to create a more sustainable environment for all.

The following three school districts provide comprehensive educational services and resources to the residents of Victoria:

  • Eastern Carver County School District ISD #112
  • Minnetonka Public School District ISD #276
  • Waconia Public School District ISD #110

SouthWest Transit provides public transportation services in nearby Chaska, Chanhassen, and Carver, providing an easy and reliable way for commuters to reach the downtown districts of the Twin Cities.

The Victoria City Council consists of five members, the Mayor and four additional council members, and is responsible for administrative and budgetary oversight of all city policies and ordinances. The council works to make all city services more accessible to residents who need them.

Victoria was first settled in the mid-1850s. Settlers cultivated farms and built several schools and churches within the first two decades. Victoria boomed with the addition of the railroad in 1882, though the community has remained primarily agricultural throughout its history. Today, Victoria is home to approximately 9,000 residents, and continues to thrive as an exurb of the Twin Cities.

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