Guidebook for Victoria

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Guidebook for Victoria

Food Scene

Hands down best restraurant in town. Same block as the condo. Local tip - they don't take reservations so put your name on the list around 5:30/6pm, then go for a walk or a drink and come back when your table is ready.
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Brasserie L'Ecole
1715 Government St
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Hands down best restraurant in town. Same block as the condo. Local tip - they don't take reservations so put your name on the list around 5:30/6pm, then go for a walk or a drink and come back when your table is ready.
Great pastas - old town courtyard dining. A Victoria classic.
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II Terrazzo
555 Johnson St
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Great pastas - old town courtyard dining. A Victoria classic.
A Victoria classic. A cozy but lively Italian restaurant. Arguably the best bread in town. The "Hemingway Short Story" is a local favorite. During lunch it less busy and they offer delicious bottomless soup and focaccia bread.
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Pagliacci's
1011 Broad St
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A Victoria classic. A cozy but lively Italian restaurant. Arguably the best bread in town. The "Hemingway Short Story" is a local favorite. During lunch it less busy and they offer delicious bottomless soup and focaccia bread.
Reasonably priced and delicious Vietnamese food.
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Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro
1684 Douglas St
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Reasonably priced and delicious Vietnamese food.
Specializing in breakfast. Always a line up but worth it. One of the top brunch spots in Victoria.
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Jam Cafe
542 Herald St
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Specializing in breakfast. Always a line up but worth it. One of the top brunch spots in Victoria.
Gourmet sandwiches.
The Salt & Pepper Fox
1812 Government St
Gourmet sandwiches.
Small coffee shop were many working locals frequent. Outstanding salads, soups, and sandwiches.
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Picnic
506 Fort St
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Small coffee shop were many working locals frequent. Outstanding salads, soups, and sandwiches.
Asian fusion at its best.
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Bao
626 Fisgard St
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Asian fusion at its best.
Great for seafood. Upstairs has specialty oyster bar.
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Ferris' Grill & Garden Patio
536 Yates St
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Great for seafood. Upstairs has specialty oyster bar.
Healthy, creative, vegetarian dishes. In response to local demand they came out with an outstanding cookbook featuring their most popular dishes. Try the "Monks Curry." Many great dessert options and smoothies.
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Rebar
50 Bastion Square
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Healthy, creative, vegetarian dishes. In response to local demand they came out with an outstanding cookbook featuring their most popular dishes. Try the "Monks Curry." Many great dessert options and smoothies.
Local farm to table food.
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10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney St
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Local farm to table food.
Simple, stylish, great wine list.
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OLO Restaurant
509 Fisgard St
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Simple, stylish, great wine list.
Our favorite pizza place. Wood fire thin crust pizzas with seasonal ingredients. Great specials.
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Pizzeria Prima Strada
230 Cook St
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Our favorite pizza place. Wood fire thin crust pizzas with seasonal ingredients. Great specials.
Locals favorite sushi.Make sure to make a reservation because it is a popular.
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Ebizo Japanese Restaurant Ltd
604 Broughton St
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Locals favorite sushi.Make sure to make a reservation because it is a popular.
Started as a food truck in Tofino, Vancouver Island. Delicious and HUGE burritos.
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Tacofino
760 Pandora Ave
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Started as a food truck in Tofino, Vancouver Island. Delicious and HUGE burritos.
Delicious Japanese food - the chefs cook your meal right in front of you. Go for lunch.
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The Japanese Village Restaurant
734 Broughton St
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Delicious Japanese food - the chefs cook your meal right in front of you. Go for lunch.
Great lunch, sushi and tapas.
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Nubo Japanese Tapas
739 Pandora Ave
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Great lunch, sushi and tapas.
French-style bakery. Artisanal breads and baked goods.
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Fol Epi
398 Harbour Rd
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French-style bakery. Artisanal breads and baked goods.
Diverse menu of Spanish inspired tapas - get the sangria!
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Tapa Bar
620 Trounce Alley
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Diverse menu of Spanish inspired tapas - get the sangria!
Fantastic patio and good food menu - great view of the harbour.
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THE LOCAL
1205 Wharf St
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Fantastic patio and good food menu - great view of the harbour.
Relaxed coffee shop, rustic setting and patio
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Union Pacific Coffee Shop
537 Herald St
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Relaxed coffee shop, rustic setting and patio
Delicious coffee, cool location next to Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown
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Bean Around The World
533 Fisgard St
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Delicious coffee, cool location next to Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown
Roaster and coffee shop
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Discovery Coffee
281 Menzies St
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Roaster and coffee shop
Snug coffee bar and pastries
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Hey Happy
560 Johnson St
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Snug coffee bar and pastries
Local artisans, farmers, butchers, bakers, cheese-makers, preservers, brewers, vintners, florists and restauranteurs. (Note: The Market is indoors)
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Victoria Public Market am Hudson
1701 Douglas St
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Local artisans, farmers, butchers, bakers, cheese-makers, preservers, brewers, vintners, florists and restauranteurs. (Note: The Market is indoors)
A quintessentially Victorian experience. Delicious tea served with scones, pastries, clotted cream, preserves, and sandwiches (with no crusts, of course). Fun and unique. Reservations recommended.
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Tea at The Empress
721 Government St
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A quintessentially Victorian experience. Delicious tea served with scones, pastries, clotted cream, preserves, and sandwiches (with no crusts, of course). Fun and unique. Reservations recommended.

Drinks & Nightlife

Rooftop dining. Charcoal grill restaurant, great atmosphere and cocktails.
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The Livet
804 Broughton St
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Rooftop dining. Charcoal grill restaurant, great atmosphere and cocktails.
Our favourite brewery in Victoria! The Dark Matter stout will change your life.
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Hoyne Brewing Company
2740 Bridge Street
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Our favourite brewery in Victoria! The Dark Matter stout will change your life.
Closest brewery to the condo. Great tasting room. Victoria staple.
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Phillips Tasting Room
2000 Government St
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Closest brewery to the condo. Great tasting room. Victoria staple.
Great beer. Next door to Hoyne Brewery.
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Driftwood Brewery
836 Viewfield Road
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Great beer. Next door to Hoyne Brewery.
Pub food and good beer.
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Moon Under Water Brewpub
350 Bay St
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Pub food and good beer.
Classic and creative cocktails, comfort food.
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Clive's Classic Lounge
740 Burdett Ave
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Classic and creative cocktails, comfort food.
Wicked cocktail list, cozy urban speakeasy.
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Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar
506 Fort St
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Wicked cocktail list, cozy urban speakeasy.
Best beer list in town - without question.
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The Drake Eatery
517 Pandora Ave
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Best beer list in town - without question.
Cozy venue, live music every night, good food
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Irish Times Pub
1200 Government St
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Cozy venue, live music every night, good food
Largest pub in Victoria (Scottish themed - think kilts), extensive beer list. Live music most nights.
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Bard & Banker
1022 Government St
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Largest pub in Victoria (Scottish themed - think kilts), extensive beer list. Live music most nights.
Best patio in town, right on the water, brewpub
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Canoe Brewpub
450 Swift St
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Best patio in town, right on the water, brewpub
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Swans Wine & Beer Shop
514 Pandora Ave
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Great food menu and good drinks. Pub trivia every Wednesday starting around 8:30pm - reservations strongly recommended!
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Northern Quarter
1724 Douglas St
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Great food menu and good drinks. Pub trivia every Wednesday starting around 8:30pm - reservations strongly recommended!
Delicious wines, a beautiful tasting room, and amazing views from the patio. $5 per tasting, usually waived with purchase of wine or spirits. Open Thursdays to Sundays from September to May, closed in January.
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Devine Distillery & Winery
6181B Old West Saanich Rd
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Delicious wines, a beautiful tasting room, and amazing views from the patio. $5 per tasting, usually waived with purchase of wine or spirits. Open Thursdays to Sundays from September to May, closed in January.
A wonderful small winery along an old farm road in Victoria. There is a self-serve picnic station where you can select local cheese, charcuterie and bread to accompany a glass or bottle of wine to enjoy in their picnic area outside. Check website for hours.
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Symphony Vineyard
6409 Oldfield Rd
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A wonderful small winery along an old farm road in Victoria. There is a self-serve picnic station where you can select local cheese, charcuterie and bread to accompany a glass or bottle of wine to enjoy in their picnic area outside. Check website for hours.

Essentials

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Market On Yates
903 Yates St
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Whole Foods Market
3587 Blanshard St
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Save-On-Foods
172 Wilson St
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Small convenience store with household essentials
Quonley's Gifts & Grocery
1628 Government St
Small convenience store with household essentials
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Shoppers Drug Mart
1212 Douglas St
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Shopping

Vintage Spirits Liquor Store
653 Pandora Ave
Local used and new bookstore. Local favourite.
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Russell Books
747 Fort St
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Local used and new bookstore. Local favourite.
Public Market from May 1 to September 30, Thursdays to Sundays from 11am to 4pm
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Bastion Square
60 Bastion Square
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Public Market from May 1 to September 30, Thursdays to Sundays from 11am to 4pm

Entertainment & Activities

Massive selection of board games and friendly staff who can explain the rules
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Interactivity Board Game Cafe
723 Yates St
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Massive selection of board games and friendly staff who can explain the rules
Unique experience trying to use clues to solve the puzzle and escape within 1 hour
Escape Warriors
1111 Blanshard St
Unique experience trying to use clues to solve the puzzle and escape within 1 hour

Parks & Nature

Massive park right in the city and children's petting zoo - kids love the goat runs!
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Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook St
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Massive park right in the city and children's petting zoo - kids love the goat runs!
Insects, arachnids, and other live tropical bugs from around the world. All the animals are alive and in tanks.
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Victoria Insektenzoo
631 Courtney St
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Insects, arachnids, and other live tropical bugs from around the world. All the animals are alive and in tanks.

Sightseeing

Amazing collection of flowers and plants across 5 gardens and enormous grounds, a National Historic Site of Canada. A must for garden enthusiasts. During the summer, there are fireworks Saturday evenings, and during the winter holidays it features the 12 days of Christmas and an ice rink. Check the website for dates, times and prices.
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Butchart Gardens
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Amazing collection of flowers and plants across 5 gardens and enormous grounds, a National Historic Site of Canada. A must for garden enthusiasts. During the summer, there are fireworks Saturday evenings, and during the winter holidays it features the 12 days of Christmas and an ice rink. Check the website for dates, times and prices.
Opulent parliament buildings with tours
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Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville St
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Opulent parliament buildings with tours