Forgive me for getting defensive, but as someone who lives here, you don't know what you're talking about. The days of the "home of the newlywed and nearly-dead" stereotype are over (maybe except for in Oak Bay). We're a solidly medium-sized city, the capital of BC, with multiple universities, significant naval presence, a booming population, and strong tourism industry. And also one of the most expensive and desirable housing markets in the country.

And FWIW, I'm not sure how going for decades without money is more feasible in a cultural hobbit village, whatever that means, than anywhere else. No, it makes sense that he can do this in Victoria because we have the best year-round weather in the country and lots of support available for the homeless.