Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Crust Bakery
730 Fort StTo die for treats
Fol Epi
398 Harbour RdAmazing coffee, pastries and brunch!
Habit Coffee
808 Yates StAnother great coffee spot in the (somewhat) iconic Atrium building
Fishhook
805 Fort StAmazing off-the-charts Indian curries with modern flare
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StItalian deliciousness
OLO Restaurant
509 Fisgard StFarm to table concept
Ferris' Grill & Garden Patio
536 Yates StOysters and seafood
Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio
680 Montreal StreetStunning views, great wine, good food.
Ebizo Japanese Restaurant Ltd
604 Broughton StLocals' favorite sushi
LURE Restaurant & Bar
100 Harbour RdScenic views, amazing food
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
766 Fort StBest tacos hands-down!
Lotus Pond Vegetarian Restaurant
617 Johnson StGreat vegetarian meals!
Chorizo & Co.
807 Fort StreetGreat spanish and gluten free options
Catalano Restaurant & Cicchetti Bar
619 Courtney StreetStylish grastropub with great selection of tapas
Cafe Brio
944 Fort StGreat local food and Italian restaurant
IL Covo Trattoria
106 Superior StGreat italian restaurant
Amazing cocktails and food - super cozy! Chef's tasting menu is amazing
12 locals recommend
Saveur Restaurant
658 Herald StAmazing cocktails and food - super cozy! Chef's tasting menu is amazing
Nourish Kitchen & Cafe
225 Quebec StreetHealthy fast food
Brasserie L'Ecole
1715 Government StAmazing french food in relaxing ambiance
Jam Cafe
542 Herald StBreakfast all day even if you want it for dinner
Hey Happy
560 Johnson StGreat coffee
THE LOCAL
1205 Wharf StGreat pub to people watch - it is always busy and has a great patio
Pagliacci's
1011 Broad StAmazing restaurant for italian food and great wine!
J.J. Morgan Restaurant
1520 McKenzie AveCozy family restaurant with comfort food - good for kids
Great casual-fine dining bistro with excellent farm to table options
66 locals recommend
10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney StGreat casual-fine dining bistro with excellent farm to table options
Marina Restaurant
1327 Beach DrDining or brunching or just getting a coffee with a view
Finest At Sea
27 Erie StSeafood market
Veneto Bar Ristorante
1450 Douglas StTapas and wine!
Discovery Coffee
281 Menzies StGreat coffee and doughnuts
Empire Donuts
736 View StBecause amazing doughnuts!
Origin Gluten-Free Bakery
1525 Pandora AveGluten free bakery
Thai Green Elephant Restaurant
809 Craigflower RdAmazing thai restaurant - they do deliver!
Taste Of Europe Deli
735 Yates StreetIf you are craving perogies :)
Bodega
1210 Broad StGreat Spanish restaurant
Nubo Japanese Tapas
739 Pandora AveBest Japanese tapas and sushi
Bao
626 Fisgard StPossibly the best ramen in town and other amazing Asian food
Sen Zushi
940 Fort StAnother amazing sushi place
Great place for quick bites (soups, sandwiches and salads) and amazing baked goodies with coffee
30 locals recommend
Bubby Rose's Bakery & Cafe
1022 Cook StGreat place for quick bites (soups, sandwiches and salads) and amazing baked goodies with coffee
Best ice cream sandwiches hands down! A must on a hot summer day!
51 locals recommend
Can Canteen (Cold Comfort Ice Cream)
1115 N Park StBest ice cream sandwiches hands down! A must on a hot summer day!
Best ice cream in town - amazing waffle scones to compliment amazing flavors! A must for true ice-cream lovers!
20 locals recommend
Kid Sister Ice Cream
230 Cook StreetBest ice cream in town - amazing waffle scones to compliment amazing flavors! A must for true ice-cream lovers!
The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden
1964 Fairfield RdA great place for high tea with a view
White Heather Tea Room
1885 Oak Bay AveA quaint little place with great high-tea service
Blue Fox Cafe
919 Fort StGreat brunch and comfort food!
Relish Food & Coffee
920 Pandora AvenueGreat brunch! Amazing lunch and breakfast options as well.
The Livet
804 Broughton StGreat patio with good food.
West Coast Waffles
1235 Broad StDelicious waffles
COBS Bread Bakery
3639 Shelbourne StFreshly baked bread and other goodies steps away from your home
A great local brewery - Tuesday to Thursday, 11am – 6pm
Friday to Saturday, 11am – 7pm
Tours begin at 3 pm
13 locals recommend
Vancouver Island Brewing
2330 Government StA great local brewery - Tuesday to Thursday, 11am – 6pm
Friday to Saturday, 11am – 7pm
Tours begin at 3 pm
Driftwood Brewery
836 Viewfield RoadAmazing brewery
Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & GuestHouses
308 Catherine StGreat pub
Drinks & Nightlife
Great little spot for top-notch cocktails and great food. They have happy hour from 10 pm onwards.
95 locals recommend
Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar
506 Fort StGreat little spot for top-notch cocktails and great food. They have happy hour from 10 pm onwards.
Clive's Classic Lounge
740 Burdett AveCocktail bar - you won't be disappointed!
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1307 Gladstone AveWine, cocktails and appetizers
Sightseeing
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StThis is where the peacocks and rose bushes live
Come see the cute little floating homes and have some fish and chips. Make some friends with happy and curious seals.
255 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StCome see the cute little floating homes and have some fish and chips. Make some friends with happy and curious seals.
Craigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan CrescentHistorical Victorian mansion with tours
Take a selife in front of the iconic Legislature building
218 locals recommend
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville StTake a selife in front of the iconic Legislature building
Take a stroll by the water and take in the people-watching and the scenery
38 locals recommend
Inner-Harbour Pathway
Inner-Harbour PathwayTake a stroll by the water and take in the people-watching and the scenery
Scenic Drive
Scenic DriveTake a drive by the water to see Victoria's best neighborhoods
Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada - take a walk, snap some shots, have some high tea
7 locals recommend
The Empress Room
721 Government StreetEmpress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada - take a walk, snap some shots, have some high tea
Chinatown Walks
Bustling Chinatown
Don't miss this photo op of the beautiful lighthouse and you and the ocean!
110 locals recommend
Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS
603 Fort Rodd Hill RdDon't miss this photo op of the beautiful lighthouse and you and the ocean!
Beautifully landscaped property that is good for a walk with a visit to the garden
61 locals recommend
Royal Roads University
2005 Sooke RdBeautifully landscaped property that is good for a walk with a visit to the garden
Entertainment & Activities
Natural and Human history, great exhibits, IMAX movies - a really cool way to spend a day with family and kids
534 locals recommend
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StNatural and Human history, great exhibits, IMAX movies - a really cool way to spend a day with family and kids
Ogden Point Sundial
211 Dallas RdBeautiful views of Washington and the water
Take your little ones to pet some really cool animals and see the peacocks!
47 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Children's Farm
815 Circle DrTake your little ones to pet some really cool animals and see the peacocks!
Victoria Bug Zoo
631 Courtney StTake your little ones to see some amazing creatures
When it is raining and you want to watch a movie and get some popcorn
76 locals recommend
Cineplex Odeon Victoria Cinemas
780 Yates StWhen it is raining and you want to watch a movie and get some popcorn
Parks & Nature
Beautiful garden and lovely tea - must visit for those who love flowers and gardens and tea
56 locals recommend
The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden
1964 Fairfield RdBeautiful garden and lovely tea - must visit for those who love flowers and gardens and tea
Butchart Gardens
Beautiful gardens - must-visit!
Stunning views, easy, moderate and difficult trails - great way to enjoy nature for a full day!
33 locals recommend
Gowlland Tod Provincial Park
Ross Durrance RoadStunning views, easy, moderate and difficult trails - great way to enjoy nature for a full day!
Oak Bay Marina
1327 Beach DrBeautiful marina
Goldstream Provincial Park
Great hiking trail
East Sooke Regional Park
6807 East Sooke RoadAmazing scenic hike along the coast
Cattle Point Boat Ramp
Beautiful views and a few easy to moderate exertion hikes
Beautiful shallow beach with a nice playground. It is nice enough for swimming in the summer.
170 locals recommend
Willows Beach
EsplanadeBeautiful shallow beach with a nice playground. It is nice enough for swimming in the summer.
Peaceful and scenic 10km loop, ideal for a good run. Great for swimming in the summer!
43 locals recommend
Elk Lake
Peaceful and scenic 10km loop, ideal for a good run. Great for swimming in the summer!
Glen Lake Park
3076 Shoreview DrGreat lake for a swim in the summer
Clover Point Park
1250 Dallas RdBeautiful and scenic park
Beautiful trails along the water - little beach to hang out at and enjoy the sun
12 locals recommend
Tod Inlet Trail
Tod Inlet TrailBeautiful trails along the water - little beach to hang out at and enjoy the sun
Shopping
DAVIDsTEA
606 Johnson StBoutique tea store - I highly recommend "Forever Nuts"
The Bay Centre
1150 Douglas StIf it is rainy outside and you want to go shopping
Gap
1319 Government StGap outlet
Chapters
1212 Douglas StLocal Chapters store
Essentials
London Drugs
911 Yates StYour local drugs store
Costco Wholesale
799 McCallum RdIf you are staying with us for a while and need Costco
Vancouver Island YMCA/YWCA
851 Broughton StLocal Downtown YMCA
Shampoo Hair Bar
1272 May StIf you need to get your hair done