Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Amazing Japanese tapas restaurant that has a modern lively vibe.
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Nubo Japanese Tapas
739 Pandora AveAmazing Japanese tapas restaurant that has a modern lively vibe.
Great selection of restaurants, kitchenware, bakery, teas, upscale groceries, etc.
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Victoria Public Market am Hudson
1701 Douglas StGreat selection of restaurants, kitchenware, bakery, teas, upscale groceries, etc.
One of the hottest breakfast places in town. Prepare to line up, but it's worth it.
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Jam Cafe
542 Herald StOne of the hottest breakfast places in town. Prepare to line up, but it's worth it.
Famous for oysters, but yummy for everything else too! Every time I go to Ferris' I love it. Good atmosphere, fabulous food, affordable prices.
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Ferris' Grill & Garden Patio
536 Yates StFamous for oysters, but yummy for everything else too! Every time I go to Ferris' I love it. Good atmosphere, fabulous food, affordable prices.
Varsha Indian Kitchen
1600 Government StTrendy modern Indian cuisine in a fun atmosphere.
The fish and chips (and other food) is great, and with the selection of food stands, everyone can be satisfied. A bonus is touring the houseboat community here, along with buying some fish to feed the local seals who rarely fail to show.
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Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StThe fish and chips (and other food) is great, and with the selection of food stands, everyone can be satisfied. A bonus is touring the houseboat community here, along with buying some fish to feed the local seals who rarely fail to show.
Rebar
50 Bastion SquareAwesome vegetarian and vegan cuisine.
Good, affordable Vietnamese. This one is a bit of a local gem.
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Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro
1684 Douglas StGood, affordable Vietnamese. This one is a bit of a local gem.
Go for the dim sum, but make sure you get there a little before noon or you'll be lining up.
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Don Mee
538 Fisgard StGo for the dim sum, but make sure you get there a little before noon or you'll be lining up.
Good Korean BBQ, though a bit expensive for what you get.
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Sura Korean Restaurant
1696 Douglas StGood Korean BBQ, though a bit expensive for what you get.
Tapa Bar
620 Trounce AlleyGreat tapas in a fantastic location in historic Trounce Alley.
Be Love
1019 Blanshard StLocal, organic, vegan fare.
Farm to table concept restaurant, featuring the best that Vancouver Island has to offer.
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10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney StFarm to table concept restaurant, featuring the best that Vancouver Island has to offer.
Zambri's
820 Yates StPagliacci's
1011 Broad StFun local spot for affordable pasta in a lively environment.
Blue Fox Cafe
919 Fort StGreat food, good atmosphere, not too expensive.
Because you want to eat seafood when you come to Victoria, right? This is one of the old standards, but they do it up right.
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Nautical Nellies Steak & Seafood House
1001 Wharf StBecause you want to eat seafood when you come to Victoria, right? This is one of the old standards, but they do it up right.
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
560 Johnson StLocal chain with Italian-style wood-fired pizza.
Tacofino
760 Pandora AveWest coast tacos, what more needs to be said?
So happy that the Vancouver chain opened a Victoria location. Great tacos in a fun atmosphere.
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La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
766 Fort StSo happy that the Vancouver chain opened a Victoria location. Great tacos in a fun atmosphere.
A tradition in Victoria, the Dutch bakery has been around since the 50s, and has a period diner with great affordable food. Perfect option for lunch.
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The Dutch Bakery & Coffee Shop
718 Fort StA tradition in Victoria, the Dutch bakery has been around since the 50s, and has a period diner with great affordable food. Perfect option for lunch.
Well-known for their teas, Murchie's is also a great place for lunch or enjoying one of their desserts prepared on site.
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Murchie's Tea & Coffee
1110 Government StWell-known for their teas, Murchie's is also a great place for lunch or enjoying one of their desserts prepared on site.
The best Italian restaurant in the city, hands down. Incredible food, great service, wonderful atmosphere.
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II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StThe best Italian restaurant in the city, hands down. Incredible food, great service, wonderful atmosphere.
Coffee or cocktails, tapas or dinner - Sherwood is dishes up with style in a chic environment - within a block of the condo.
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Sherwood Cafe & Bar
710 Pandora AveCoffee or cocktails, tapas or dinner - Sherwood is dishes up with style in a chic environment - within a block of the condo.
John's Place Restaurant
723 Pandora AveKitschy atmosphere and typical diner fare.
Best patio in the city, with a good menu and a great selection of beer
CRAFT Beer Market Victoria Harbour
Best patio in the city, with a good menu and a great selection of beer
Bao
626 Fisgard StGreat Korean bibimbap, Japanese ramen, and Taiwanese bao buns
A foodies' delight, this is one of the best restaurants in the city.
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Wind Cries Mary
45 Bastion SquareA foodies' delight, this is one of the best restaurants in the city.
Amazing vegetarian/vegan restaurant with incredible coffees and teas in a quaint Victorian setting.
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Nourish Kitchen & Cafe
225 Quebec StreetAmazing vegetarian/vegan restaurant with incredible coffees and teas in a quaint Victorian setting.
For a unique dining experience, get a reservation at the BC Legislative dining room.
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BC Legislative Dining Room
501 Belleville StFor a unique dining experience, get a reservation at the BC Legislative dining room.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lucky Bar
517 Yates StGood local venue for DJs
So, microbrews are kind of a thing around here. Phillips is our favourite right now, and lucky for you, it's just a few minutes from the suite. Try a growler of their famous pilsner or bottle rocket!
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Phillips Brewing & Malting
2000 Government StSo, microbrews are kind of a thing around here. Phillips is our favourite right now, and lucky for you, it's just a few minutes from the suite. Try a growler of their famous pilsner or bottle rocket!
Great little brewpub, very lively, with a good selection of pub food.
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Moon Under Water Brewpub
350 Bay StGreat little brewpub, very lively, with a good selection of pub food.
Clive's Classic Lounge
740 Burdett AveSome of the best mixologists in town.
Q AT THE FAIRMONT EMPRESS
Upscale lounge in the famous Empress hotel
Shopping
The Bay is the traditional department store of Canada, with many good brands and sales. The mall has a good mix of different businesses, and a food court on the top floor, with rooftop patio.
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The Bay Centre
1150 Douglas StThe Bay is the traditional department store of Canada, with many good brands and sales. The mall has a good mix of different businesses, and a food court on the top floor, with rooftop patio.
Rated one of the top ten bookstores in the world, come to Munro's to enjoy old world charm and a fabulously-curated selection of books.
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Munro's Books
1108 Government StRated one of the top ten bookstores in the world, come to Munro's to enjoy old world charm and a fabulously-curated selection of books.
Essentials
Fantastic boutique grocery store with lots of local and organic options.
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Market On Yates
903 Yates StFantastic boutique grocery store with lots of local and organic options.
It's London Drugs - what more do I need to say?
Seriously though, this is a great go-to store for convenience goods, food, electronics, beauty products, pharmacy, and almost everything else you could think of.
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London Drugs
911 Yates StIt's London Drugs - what more do I need to say?
Seriously though, this is a great go-to store for convenience goods, food, electronics, beauty products, pharmacy, and almost everything else you could think of.
Entertainment & Activities
This is the largest venue in town, so chances are you can catch a show, a hockey game, or some other entertainment here.
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Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
1925 Blanshard StThis is the largest venue in town, so chances are you can catch a show, a hockey game, or some other entertainment here.
Victoria has an amazing bike infrastructure, and if you are at all cyclistically-inclined, you should definitely check it out. In particularly, the Galloping Goose and Lochside trails are worth a wander down, on foot or by bike.
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Galloping Goose Regional Trail Information Kiosk
Galloping Goose TrailVictoria has an amazing bike infrastructure, and if you are at all cyclistically-inclined, you should definitely check it out. In particularly, the Galloping Goose and Lochside trails are worth a wander down, on foot or by bike.
Victoria has an amazing bike infrastructure, and if you are at all cyclistically-inclined, you should definitely check it out. In particularly, the Galloping Goose and Lochside trails are worth a wander down, on foot or by bike.
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Lochside Regional Trail
Lochside Regional TrailVictoria has an amazing bike infrastructure, and if you are at all cyclistically-inclined, you should definitely check it out. In particularly, the Galloping Goose and Lochside trails are worth a wander down, on foot or by bike.
A great option for a family activity, there are a number of companies to choose from. This one has open and enclosed boats.
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PRINCE OF WHALES Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures
812 Wharf StA great option for a family activity, there are a number of companies to choose from. This one has open and enclosed boats.
Parks & Nature
One of the icons of Victoria, and definitely worth a visit, Beacon Hill Park has lovely groomed gardens, a petting zoo, playground with zipline, and some more undeveloped walking areas. It's definitely a must when you are in Victoria. Don't miss the totem pole on the south side of the park.
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Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StOne of the icons of Victoria, and definitely worth a visit, Beacon Hill Park has lovely groomed gardens, a petting zoo, playground with zipline, and some more undeveloped walking areas. It's definitely a must when you are in Victoria. Don't miss the totem pole on the south side of the park.
Great hikes to the top, but you can drive most of the way up too. Enjoy incredible 360 degree views of the area, including views to Mt. Baker in Washington State on a clear day.
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Mount Douglas Park
4500 Cedar Hill RoadGreat hikes to the top, but you can drive most of the way up too. Enjoy incredible 360 degree views of the area, including views to Mt. Baker in Washington State on a clear day.
Beautiful easy-access lake where the Olympic rowers train.
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Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
5267 Patricia Bay HighwayBeautiful easy-access lake where the Olympic rowers train.
Swim, canoe, or hike, this little park has it all, and within a 15 minute drive from downtown Victoria, or a reasonable 10km bike ride.
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Thetis Lake
Swim, canoe, or hike, this little park has it all, and within a 15 minute drive from downtown Victoria, or a reasonable 10km bike ride.
Panoramic views south over the Juan de Fuca Strait towards the Olympic Mountains. Gorgeous for sunsets.
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Saxe Point Park
Panoramic views south over the Juan de Fuca Strait towards the Olympic Mountains. Gorgeous for sunsets.
Enjoy beach walks, amazing views, and this is the place to see kite surfers.
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Clover Point Park
1250 Dallas RdEnjoy beach walks, amazing views, and this is the place to see kite surfers.
Everything Else
One of the icons of the city, you can take a tour of the Legislative Buildings to see the unbelievable opulence of a frontier town that was sitting on a boon of natural wealth in timber and coal.
If the house isn't sitting, you can also dine at the parliamentary dining room for a blast from the past.
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Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville StOne of the icons of the city, you can take a tour of the Legislative Buildings to see the unbelievable opulence of a frontier town that was sitting on a boon of natural wealth in timber and coal.
If the house isn't sitting, you can also dine at the parliamentary dining room for a blast from the past.