Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Part and Parcel
2656 Quadra StA causal farm-to-table restaurant with outstanding food
Trendy hipster coffee shop serving great coffee roasted in-house, sandwiches and other light fare. Licensed to serve beer and wine.
43 locals recommend
Caffe Fantastico
965 Kings RdTrendy hipster coffee shop serving great coffee roasted in-house, sandwiches and other light fare. Licensed to serve beer and wine.
Mount Royal Bagel
1115 N Park StThe best bagel place in town.
San Remo Restaurant
2709 Quadra StHomestyle Italian and Greek
The closest family-friendly restaurant to home, with a separate bar side.
37 locals recommend
5th St. Bar & Grill
1028 Hillside AveThe closest family-friendly restaurant to home, with a separate bar side.
Delicious farm-to-table cuisine, live music almost every night, and a great brunch without the long line-ups that can be found at most other Victoria brunch spots (because they've only been doing brunch for a few months)
20 locals recommend
Northern Quarter
1724 Douglas StDelicious farm-to-table cuisine, live music almost every night, and a great brunch without the long line-ups that can be found at most other Victoria brunch spots (because they've only been doing brunch for a few months)
Saltchuck Pie Company
360 Bay StThe best savoury pies this side of New Zealand
The island raised, slow roasted chicken is amazing! If you go for brunch, be sure to try the duck confit hash.
18 locals recommend
The Ruby on Douglas
3110 Douglas StThe island raised, slow roasted chicken is amazing! If you go for brunch, be sure to try the duck confit hash.
Bin 4 Burger Lounge
Half price gourmet burgers after 9pm!
Hank's *A Restaurant
1001 Douglas StAmazingly good real barbecue
Ferris' Upstairs seafood & Oyster Bar
536 A Yates StFresh, local seafood
At Fisherman's Wharf, so you can feed the seals while you're waiting for your meal!
40 locals recommend
Barb's Fish and Chips
1 Dallas Rd At Fisherman's Wharf, so you can feed the seals while you're waiting for your meal!
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
766 Fort StAuthentic Mexican food
Pizzeria Prima Strada
230 Cook StWood-fired pizza
Fancy French, and they don't take reservations, so get there early, and explore China Town while you wait
- Little Jumbo - For a special occasion. Outstanding pre-prohibition cocktails.
119 locals recommend
Brasserie L'Ecole
1715 Government StFancy French, and they don't take reservations, so get there early, and explore China Town while you wait
- Little Jumbo - For a special occasion. Outstanding pre-prohibition cocktails.
For a special occasion. Outstanding pre-prohibition cocktails.
95 locals recommend
Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar
506 Fort StFor a special occasion. Outstanding pre-prohibition cocktails.
Ebizo Japanese Restaurant Ltd
604 Broughton StThe best Japanese food in town.
Hearty southern-style brunch (think chicken and waffles). Unless you get there right when they open, be prepared to wait a little while for a table (worth it though!)
201 locals recommend
Jam Cafe
542 Herald StHearty southern-style brunch (think chicken and waffles). Unless you get there right when they open, be prepared to wait a little while for a table (worth it though!)
Blue Fox Cafe
919 Fort StClassic Victoria brunch, but be prepared for a line-up.
Santé Café & Bakery
2630 Quadra StGluten-free options are available close to home.
Parks & Nature
Summit Park
1245 Summit AveWalking trails and one of the largest Garry oak meadows in Victoria.
Large park with hiking trails through the forest and a beautiful west-coast beach. A favourite with kids.
180 locals recommend
Mount Douglas Park
4500 Cedar Hill RoadLarge park with hiking trails through the forest and a beautiful west-coast beach. A favourite with kids.
Walk or jog, feed the ducks, catch Pokemon, and during the summer months check out the petting zoo (entrance by donation)
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StWalk or jog, feed the ducks, catch Pokemon, and during the summer months check out the petting zoo (entrance by donation)
Great day trip with a little passenger-only ferry ride to get there. There are no services at all except bathrooms on this island, so be sure to bring food and everything else you need to be comfortable for the day. Not a good choice for a day when it may rain, as there is no shelter on the island.
7 locals recommend
Sidney Island
Great day trip with a little passenger-only ferry ride to get there. There are no services at all except bathrooms on this island, so be sure to bring food and everything else you need to be comfortable for the day. Not a good choice for a day when it may rain, as there is no shelter on the island.
Arts & Culture
Our local live theatre with different shows all the time. A great choice for an evening out within walking distance.
8 locals recommend
Blue Bridge At The Roxy
2657 Quadra StOur local live theatre with different shows all the time. A great choice for an evening out within walking distance.
City-run theatre hosting lots of different shows from out of town. See also the Royal Theatre.
28 locals recommend
McPherson Playhouse
3 Centennial SquareCity-run theatre hosting lots of different shows from out of town. See also the Royal Theatre.
Sightseeing
Great collection of local and First Nations artifacts, temporary exhibits, and an Imax theatre.
There are a number of great food trucks parked behind the museum that are highly recommended for lunch.
534 locals recommend
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StGreat collection of local and First Nations artifacts, temporary exhibits, and an Imax theatre.
There are a number of great food trucks parked behind the museum that are highly recommended for lunch.
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville StButchart Gardens
Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StFisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StDavid Foster Way
David Foster WayYour best bet for touristy souvenirs, and local treats including Murchie's Tea, Purdy's Chocolates, Rogers Chocolates, and Chocolats Favoris (dipped ice cream).
52 locals recommend
Government Street
Government StreetYour best bet for touristy souvenirs, and local treats including Murchie's Tea, Purdy's Chocolates, Rogers Chocolates, and Chocolats Favoris (dipped ice cream).
Essentials
Fairway Market
1521 McKenzie AveQuadra Village Drug Mart
2631 Quadra StPharmacy and post office
Sparkle Brite Launderette
Cascadia Liquor - Quadra
2670 Fifth StEverything Else
Canadian Tire Hillside
1610 Hillside AveDrinks & Nightlife
Garricks Head Pub
69 Bastion SquareThe pub with the best selection of local beers on tap.
Bard & Banker
1022 Government StGreat selection of beers on tap and really good upscale pub food.
Upstairs Cabaret
15 Bastion SquareGreat choice for drinks and dancing. They host live music, too.
Hermann's Jazz Club
753 View StThe place to go for jazz.