Gonzales by the Sea Guidebook
Sightseeing
beautiful sandy bay perfect for walking, paddleboarding, kayaking, sitting on the beach,
42 locals recommend
Gonzales Beach
beautiful sandy bay perfect for walking, paddleboarding, kayaking, sitting on the beach,
Perfect spot for an evening picnic watching the sunset. Beautiful views of downtown Victoria and surrounding areas
Gonzales Observatory
302 Denison RoadPerfect spot for an evening picnic watching the sunset. Beautiful views of downtown Victoria and surrounding areas
Dallas Road
Dallas RoadBeautiful walkway along the coast
Go for a tour or make reservations at their delicious restaurant. See the lights at night from the Inner Harbour
218 locals recommend
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville StGo for a tour or make reservations at their delicious restaurant. See the lights at night from the Inner Harbour
Inner Harbour Causeway
790 Government StBeautiful walkway along the Inner Harbour
Rent a paddleboard at Gonzales Beach and see the many marine animals, otters, seals, eagles, just to name a few.
South Island SUP
273 Richmond AvenueRent a paddleboard at Gonzales Beach and see the many marine animals, otters, seals, eagles, just to name a few.
Victoria Golf Club
1110 Beach DrMost beautiful and scenic golf course within 5 minutes driving.
Beautiful city park with petting zoo and playgrounds and flower displays, peacocks, easy to walk or cycle through.
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StBeautiful city park with petting zoo and playgrounds and flower displays, peacocks, easy to walk or cycle through.
Definitely a must do to walk the 762 metre long granite and concrete wall. Take the opportunity to see Victoria's busy harbour traffic and cruise ships, ferries, sailboats, float planes and helicopters all pass through the area to reach Victoria.
46 locals recommend
The Breakwater
The BreakwaterDefinitely a must do to walk the 762 metre long granite and concrete wall. Take the opportunity to see Victoria's busy harbour traffic and cruise ships, ferries, sailboats, float planes and helicopters all pass through the area to reach Victoria.
Cook Street Village is a shopping district in Victoria, British Columbia. There is an abundance of cafes, restaurants, pubs, and numerous boutique grocery shops.
17 locals recommend
Cook Street
Cook StreetCook Street Village is a shopping district in Victoria, British Columbia. There is an abundance of cafes, restaurants, pubs, and numerous boutique grocery shops.
Food scene
Saturdays are bustling at the Moss Street Market. Local farmers and food, artisan and craft vendors have something for everyone. Live music rounds out the experience.
68 locals recommend
Moss Street Market
1330 Fairfield RdSaturdays are bustling at the Moss Street Market. Local farmers and food, artisan and craft vendors have something for everyone. Live music rounds out the experience.
Perfect for that late afternoon drink or their famous tea. Dine out on the lawn with a preordered picnic basket or dine on the patio.
194 locals recommend
Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StPerfect for that late afternoon drink or their famous tea. Dine out on the lawn with a preordered picnic basket or dine on the patio.
Coffeeshop at the end of the street. Try their homemade waffles with seasonal toppings on Sundays
14 locals recommend
Hide + Seek Coffee
2207 Oak Bay AveCoffeeshop at the end of the street. Try their homemade waffles with seasonal toppings on Sundays
Red Fish Blue Fish
1006 Wharf StBest fish and chips on the inner harbour
This unique marine destination offers food kiosks, unique shops and eco-tour adventures, Great spot for lunch, many different food choices. Also check out the houseboat community, colorful and interesting houseboats. There is 33 berths designated for floating residences.
255 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StThis unique marine destination offers food kiosks, unique shops and eco-tour adventures, Great spot for lunch, many different food choices. Also check out the houseboat community, colorful and interesting houseboats. There is 33 berths designated for floating residences.
10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney StGreat restaurant with locally sourced in season ingredients.
Perfect views of the Inner Harbour and their elevated casual dining makes this a perfect dinner spot.
46 locals recommend
Boom + Batten Restaurant & Cafe
2 Paul Kane PlPerfect views of the Inner Harbour and their elevated casual dining makes this a perfect dinner spot.
Neighbourhoods
King George Terrace
King George TerraceGreat spot to see Mount Baker and magical sunrises. Just a short walk away
Vibrant Oak Bay avenue with shops and restaurants and all things English. Great spot for dinner, coffee, people watching, etc.
13 locals recommend
Oak Bay Avenue
Oak Bay AvenueVibrant Oak Bay avenue with shops and restaurants and all things English. Great spot for dinner, coffee, people watching, etc.