Guidebook for Victoria
Drinks & Nightlife
Jovial atmosphere with great live music. Dance the night away or post up in a booth - your choice! Order a pickleback if you need some extra courage (and electrolytes) for the dance floor.
70 locals recommend
Darcy's Pub Downtown
1127 Wharf StJovial atmosphere with great live music. Dance the night away or post up in a booth - your choice! Order a pickleback if you need some extra courage (and electrolytes) for the dance floor.
If you are into craft beer, this seems to be the place to go. They have a large rotation of craft beer to try from. Craft beer enthusiasts should definitely check this place out.
119 locals recommend
The Drake Eatery
517 Pandora AveIf you are into craft beer, this seems to be the place to go. They have a large rotation of craft beer to try from. Craft beer enthusiasts should definitely check this place out.
Versatile establishment designed to meet your partying needs: Chuck darts and play pool in their games room, dance the night away in the Clubhouse or Distrikt, catch some rays and play beach volleyball on the Rooftop, relax over a pint at the Sticky Wicket...
24 locals recommend
Strathcona Hotel
919 Douglas StVersatile establishment designed to meet your partying needs: Chuck darts and play pool in their games room, dance the night away in the Clubhouse or Distrikt, catch some rays and play beach volleyball on the Rooftop, relax over a pint at the Sticky Wicket...
Food Scene
Hands down the best Indian cuisine we've found in Victoria. Order the Traditional Rogan Josh and/or the Tandoori Chicken if you want to try one of my favourites!
16 locals recommend
Sizzling Tandoor Downtown
637 Johnson StHands down the best Indian cuisine we've found in Victoria. Order the Traditional Rogan Josh and/or the Tandoori Chicken if you want to try one of my favourites!
Fresh sushi made on the spot by Momo himself! This place is the closest restaurant to the condo, and also happens to be the best sushi in town at a great price. I'm a big fan of their salmon-cado rolls and their gyoza.
7 locals recommend
Momo Sushi To Go
1921 Quadra StFresh sushi made on the spot by Momo himself! This place is the closest restaurant to the condo, and also happens to be the best sushi in town at a great price. I'm a big fan of their salmon-cado rolls and their gyoza.
Damn delicious southern-style BBQ restaurant. I'm yet to try something here that I didn't enjoy. If you like BBQ meat, you should definitely check this spot out.
13 locals recommend
Jones Bar-B-Que
1725 Cook StDamn delicious southern-style BBQ restaurant. I'm yet to try something here that I didn't enjoy. If you like BBQ meat, you should definitely check this spot out.
Try out this lively breakfast/brunch scene. If you are looking to add a little flare to your morning, order the famous "Mahoney" and flip a coin to see whether you eat for free, or pay double for a meal of the chef's choice! Just beware, you should have an open-mind when ordering the Mahoney - you never know what you're gonna get!
33 locals recommend
Floyd's Diner
866 Yates StTry out this lively breakfast/brunch scene. If you are looking to add a little flare to your morning, order the famous "Mahoney" and flip a coin to see whether you eat for free, or pay double for a meal of the chef's choice! Just beware, you should have an open-mind when ordering the Mahoney - you never know what you're gonna get!
If you're looking for a delicious egg's benny, this is the spot. It's hard to go wrong with anything off this breakfast/brunch menu.
78 locals recommend
Shine Cafe
1324 Blanshard StIf you're looking for a delicious egg's benny, this is the spot. It's hard to go wrong with anything off this breakfast/brunch menu.
Try out this floating restaurant right on the Inner Harbour. The food is great, the service is even better, and the view can't be beat.
25 locals recommend
Flying Otter Grill
950 Wharf StTry out this floating restaurant right on the Inner Harbour. The food is great, the service is even better, and the view can't be beat.
Sightseeing
If you're looking to experience Victoria's tourist mecca, stroll down to the Inner Harbour for all your tourist desires! Whale watching, water taxis, Parliament Building, Museum, the Empress: it's all there for you to explore!
16 locals recommend
David Foster Way
David Foster WayIf you're looking to experience Victoria's tourist mecca, stroll down to the Inner Harbour for all your tourist desires! Whale watching, water taxis, Parliament Building, Museum, the Empress: it's all there for you to explore!
Parks & Nature
Large soccer/softball field (great for playing fetch with your canine companions), Steve Nash Basketball Court, tennis courts, playground, and outdoor exercise machines.
6 locals recommend
Central Park
2275 Quadra StreetLarge soccer/softball field (great for playing fetch with your canine companions), Steve Nash Basketball Court, tennis courts, playground, and outdoor exercise machines.
Take a walk out to the Breakwater lighthouse and check out the spectacular ocean view, along with the magnificent cruise ships that come into port.
35 locals recommend
Breakwater Lighthouse
The BreakwaterTake a walk out to the Breakwater lighthouse and check out the spectacular ocean view, along with the magnificent cruise ships that come into port.
My favourite hiking spot in Victoria: moderately easy to hike from the base to the top of Mount Doug, perfect for walking your dog. beautiful 360 view of Victoria and surrounding areas. Also the option to drive all the way up to the top if you wish to forego the hike.
180 locals recommend
Mount Douglas Park
4500 Cedar Hill RoadMy favourite hiking spot in Victoria: moderately easy to hike from the base to the top of Mount Doug, perfect for walking your dog. beautiful 360 view of Victoria and surrounding areas. Also the option to drive all the way up to the top if you wish to forego the hike.
Great beach walk. Go enjoy a romantic stroll or chase your dog along the driftwood-riddled shores of Dallas Beach.
115 locals recommend
Dallas Road
Dallas RoadGreat beach walk. Go enjoy a romantic stroll or chase your dog along the driftwood-riddled shores of Dallas Beach.
Entertainment & Activities
Crystal pool has all your fitness needs: weight room, swimming pool, treadmills, stationary bikes, punching bags, yoga/aerobics room, and more. Also has a hot tub, sauna, and steam room for after your workout. Or better yet, skip the gym entirely go straight to the hot tub!
20 locals recommend
Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre
2275 Quadra StCrystal pool has all your fitness needs: weight room, swimming pool, treadmills, stationary bikes, punching bags, yoga/aerobics room, and more. Also has a hot tub, sauna, and steam room for after your workout. Or better yet, skip the gym entirely go straight to the hot tub!
Short walk from the condo, great for a dinner and movie night. Especially awesome since it has recently installed "luxury seating" recliners! Lay back and kick your feet up while you watch the latest blockbuster.
76 locals recommend
Cineplex Odeon Victoria Cinemas
780 Yates StShort walk from the condo, great for a dinner and movie night. Especially awesome since it has recently installed "luxury seating" recliners! Lay back and kick your feet up while you watch the latest blockbuster.
Essentials
Fairway Market
1521 McKenzie AveReasonably priced grocery store for all your grocery needs.
Competitively priced Cold Beer & Wine Store. Open until 10 pm.
16 locals recommend
Cascadia Liquor - Quadra
2670 Fifth StCompetitively priced Cold Beer & Wine Store. Open until 10 pm.