Ariel & Steve's Guidebook

Ariel & Steve
Ariel & Steve
Ariel & Steve's Guidebook

Hiking

Vancouver Island has many great hiking and walking spots!
Just up the road. Our favorite spot for quick hikes. In the winter the under forest shines with ferns, giant cedars and many animal and bird species
13 locals recommend
Francis King Regional Park
Munn Road
13 locals recommend
Just up the road. Our favorite spot for quick hikes. In the winter the under forest shines with ferns, giant cedars and many animal and bird species
109 locals recommend
Thetis Lake
109 locals recommend
A wonderful day spot for hiking and swimming. Parking can be intense in the summer so go early. There are many parking lots, it the first ones are full keep going. Hike in to beautiful river swimming holes, clear water and beautiful forest
222 locals recommend
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
Sooke River Road
222 locals recommend
A wonderful day spot for hiking and swimming. Parking can be intense in the summer so go early. There are many parking lots, it the first ones are full keep going. Hike in to beautiful river swimming holes, clear water and beautiful forest
93 locals recommend
French Beach Provincial Park
93 locals recommend
242 locals recommend
Goldstream Provincial Park
242 locals recommend
A short hike down to a huge wonderful beach. At low tide you can walk way out and explore the shoreline. Great spot for flying kites, summer swims and a beach day
12 locals recommend
Witty's Lagoon Regional Park Nature House
4115 Metchosin Rd
12 locals recommend
A short hike down to a huge wonderful beach. At low tide you can walk way out and explore the shoreline. Great spot for flying kites, summer swims and a beach day

Food scene

Great Japanese food. Dine in or take out. Owner and operated by the same family for over 15 years. Some of the best sushi in town!
28 locals recommend
Ebizo Japanese Restaurant Ltd
604 Broughton St
28 locals recommend
Great Japanese food. Dine in or take out. Owner and operated by the same family for over 15 years. Some of the best sushi in town!
Take out only. Fun to sit on the rock and people / boat watch. Pro tip - order online in advance and skip the line.
163 locals recommend
Red Fish Blue Fish
1006 Wharf St
163 locals recommend
Take out only. Fun to sit on the rock and people / boat watch. Pro tip - order online in advance and skip the line.
Victoria’s most classic cozy spot. The best live music in town and delicious American Italian food with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Also their Manhattan is the bomb! Arrive early as the lineup can be long and they don’t take reservations.
126 locals recommend
Pagliacci's
1011 Broad St
126 locals recommend
Victoria’s most classic cozy spot. The best live music in town and delicious American Italian food with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Also their Manhattan is the bomb! Arrive early as the lineup can be long and they don’t take reservations.
Great vibe, cocktails and shared plates.
95 locals recommend
Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar
506 Fort St
95 locals recommend
Great vibe, cocktails and shared plates.
You have to try their breakfast sandwich.
56 locals recommend
Hey Happy
560 Johnson St
56 locals recommend
You have to try their breakfast sandwich.
The best croissants in town! Next level French pastries made with organic ingredients. Grab a pastry and coffee and walk the path to the Selkirk trestle or all the way downtown.
154 locals recommend
Fol Epi
398 Harbour Rd
154 locals recommend
The best croissants in town! Next level French pastries made with organic ingredients. Grab a pastry and coffee and walk the path to the Selkirk trestle or all the way downtown.
Authentic modern Japanese cuisine in a fun atmosphere.
7 locals recommend
Yua Japanese Bistro
622 Fisgard Street
7 locals recommend
Authentic modern Japanese cuisine in a fun atmosphere.
Small local spot made from seasonal ingredients.
19 locals recommend
Uchida Eatery
633 Courtney St
19 locals recommend
Small local spot made from seasonal ingredients.
Authentic soul warming ramen. Serving lunch and dinner.
Ramen Arashi
2950 Douglas Street
Authentic soul warming ramen. Serving lunch and dinner.
13 locals recommend
Baan Thai Wok & Bar (Broadmead)
777 Royal Oak Dr
13 locals recommend
Perfect date or night out with friends. Cool your own Korean grilled delicious and order cold beer!
10 locals recommend
Sura Korean Restaurant
1696 Douglas St
10 locals recommend
Perfect date or night out with friends. Cool your own Korean grilled delicious and order cold beer!
Our favorite brunch spot. Get Eggs Benny on a latke! Near willow beach and in estevan village, great spots to wonder and walk.
62 locals recommend
The Village Restaurant
2518 Estevan Ave
62 locals recommend
Our favorite brunch spot. Get Eggs Benny on a latke! Near willow beach and in estevan village, great spots to wonder and walk.

Amenities

Just two minutes from the farm this plaza has most things you need. Quality Foods grocery, Cascadia liquor store, Peoples Pharmacy among others!
7 locals recommend
Eagle Creek Village
29 Helmcken Rd
7 locals recommend
Just two minutes from the farm this plaza has most things you need. Quality Foods grocery, Cascadia liquor store, Peoples Pharmacy among others!
Our favorite local grocery store! Go for the fresh island grown produce but be sure to check out their meat counter, small nursery and specialty items like our favorite local made salad dressing (Yeshi) and local made tortillas (Maiiz).
74 locals recommend
The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer
1286 McKenzie Ave
74 locals recommend
Our favorite local grocery store! Go for the fresh island grown produce but be sure to check out their meat counter, small nursery and specialty items like our favorite local made salad dressing (Yeshi) and local made tortillas (Maiiz).

Sightseeing

52 locals recommend
Island View Beach Regional Park
3215 Island View Rd
52 locals recommend
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook St
503 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
The Gardens at HCP
505 Quayle Rd
19 locals recommend
131 locals recommend
Esquimalt Lagoon
131 locals recommend
23 locals recommend
Dallas Road
Dallas Road
23 locals recommend
One of Victoria’s loveliest neighborhoods. Great spot to grab a bite, walk through Beacon Hill Park and down to Dallas Rd.
17 locals recommend
Cook Street
Cook Street
17 locals recommend
One of Victoria’s loveliest neighborhoods. Great spot to grab a bite, walk through Beacon Hill Park and down to Dallas Rd.

Activities

A unique experience and an amazing way to see some of the city. This books up quickly so schedule in advance as you can. You pay per person and drive the boat yourself!
16 locals recommend
Hot Tub Boat Victoria
450 Swift St
16 locals recommend
A unique experience and an amazing way to see some of the city. This books up quickly so schedule in advance as you can. You pay per person and drive the boat yourself!
Great for kids. We love to go here in winter to soak in the tropical air, beauty and admire all the colorful creatures.
137 locals recommend
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
1461 Benvenuto Ave
137 locals recommend
Great for kids. We love to go here in winter to soak in the tropical air, beauty and admire all the colorful creatures.
Fun for kids!
80 locals recommend
Victoria Bug Zoo
631 Courtney St
80 locals recommend
Fun for kids!

Shopping

Fun and eclectic local spots
Our favorite downtown florist - selling candles, perfume and other delights. Great for gifts or special items for your home.
Zingaro floral perfumery
561 Johnson Street
Our favorite downtown florist - selling candles, perfume and other delights. Great for gifts or special items for your home.
Another locally owned spot - amazing teas, soaps and a wonderful spa
13 locals recommend
Silk Road Tea
1624 Government St
13 locals recommend
Another locally owned spot - amazing teas, soaps and a wonderful spa

Day Trips

Wonderful spots you can get to and from in one day and take in the sights!
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