Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Great food, great service and kids love the challah french toast!
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The Village Restaurant
2518 Estevan AveGreat food, great service and kids love the challah french toast!
amazing selection of fresh baked goodies, breads, Friday night pizza, and a real good Americano :)
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Mosi Bakery Cafe & Gelateria
5303 W Saanich Rdamazing selection of fresh baked goodies, breads, Friday night pizza, and a real good Americano :)
Essentials
Scrub Your Duds
4480 W Saanich RdThrifty Foods
1860 Island HwyCountry Grocer
1153 Esquimalt RdRed Barn Market
611 Brookside RdGreat local market - try the double smoked bacon!
Shoppers Drug Mart
1212 Douglas StPharmacy, health & beauty needs
Pharmasave Broadmead
310 - 777 Royal Oak DrPharmacy, health, beauty, high quality gifts
Entertainment & Activities
Located inside the Royal BC Museum (also a must-see) and boasts the largest IMAX screen in BC! Shows 45 minute docs daily and full-length feature films at night.
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IMAX
675 Belleville StLocated inside the Royal BC Museum (also a must-see) and boasts the largest IMAX screen in BC! Shows 45 minute docs daily and full-length feature films at night.
Getting Around
Major bus exchange that can take you anywhere in Greater Victoria. Cost is $2.50 one way or $5 for an all day pass, which you purchase from the driver. Cash only!
Royal Oak Exchange
Major bus exchange that can take you anywhere in Greater Victoria. Cost is $2.50 one way or $5 for an all day pass, which you purchase from the driver. Cash only!
Parks & Nature
10 km loop around the lakes is popular with runners, walkers & horses. Fishing wharfs, swimming beaches, home of Victoria City Rowing Club.
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Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
5267 Patricia Bay Highway10 km loop around the lakes is popular with runners, walkers & horses. Fishing wharfs, swimming beaches, home of Victoria City Rowing Club.
Mount Douglas Park
4500 Cedar Hill RoadAgate Park
5179 Agate LnGreat beach with gorgeous views. Limited parking but level access to beach.
Get to know the local flora and fauna. Enjoy a 4km walk around the lake, check out the floating boardwalk and make a stop at the Nature House to learn more about native plants and animals.
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Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary
3873 Swan Lake RdGet to know the local flora and fauna. Enjoy a 4km walk around the lake, check out the floating boardwalk and make a stop at the Nature House to learn more about native plants and animals.
Sightseeing
Stroll along the breakwall out to the lighthouse and take in the views of boats, cruise ships, float planes, divers, wildlife, and the Olympic Mountains in the distance.
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Ogden Point Sundial
211 Dallas RdStroll along the breakwall out to the lighthouse and take in the views of boats, cruise ships, float planes, divers, wildlife, and the Olympic Mountains in the distance.
Everything Else
Victoria General Hospital
1 Hospital WayJust in case...
Saanich Peninsula Hospital
2166 Mt Newton X Rd