Guidebook for Victoria
Everything Else
Beautiful old growth forest with lots of hiking trails, gardens, and Hatley Castle.
61 locals recommend
Royal Roads University
2005 Sooke RdBeautiful old growth forest with lots of hiking trails, gardens, and Hatley Castle.
Swimming, fitness, skating, public library, curling rink , tennis courts, and a 9 hole golf course. Minutes away! Catch a Royals hockey game or an exciting Shamrocks Lacrosse match!
16 locals recommend
Juan de Fuca Swimming Pool
1767 Island HwySwimming, fitness, skating, public library, curling rink , tennis courts, and a 9 hole golf course. Minutes away! Catch a Royals hockey game or an exciting Shamrocks Lacrosse match!
Stay healthy so you don't need to go here...but just in case, it's within a 5 minute drive.
24 locals recommend
Victoria General Hospital
1 Hospital WayStay healthy so you don't need to go here...but just in case, it's within a 5 minute drive.
Royal Jubilee Hospital
1952 Bay StHospital near downtown.
St Anthony's Medical Centre Treatment Centre
582 Goldstream AvenueWalk in medical clinic
London Drugs
911 Yates StPharmacy
Beautiful hiking along the coastline...check out Juan de Fuca Park and hiking trail. http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/juan_de_fuca/
Juan de Fuca
Beautiful hiking along the coastline...check out Juan de Fuca Park and hiking trail. http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/juan_de_fuca/
Hartland Landfill
1 Hartland AveGreat mountain biking trails here...park next to entrance to the landfill.
Essentials
Royal Bay Bakery
3337 Metchosin RdDelicious breakfast and baked good just steps away!
Thrifty Foods
1860 Island HwyOne of my favourite grocery stores
I love to get my veggies here...good meat too. Perfect place to load up for a good BBQ
79 locals recommend
Red Barn Market
611 Brookside RdI love to get my veggies here...good meat too. Perfect place to load up for a good BBQ
Food Scene
My Chosen Café
4492 Happy Valley RdA cozy little restaurant with delicious home style cooking.
The BEST latte on the Westshore hands down! John and Jan are fabulous hosts of this little coffee shop. Home baked goods, fresh coffee, and a wonderful atmosphere makes for a great start to the day.
9 locals recommend
Pilgrim Coffee House
1910 Sooke RdThe BEST latte on the Westshore hands down! John and Jan are fabulous hosts of this little coffee shop. Home baked goods, fresh coffee, and a wonderful atmosphere makes for a great start to the day.
Northern Quarter
1724 Douglas StAwesome food and live music. Sally's favourite watering hole.
Get out and dance! Live music every night. A good spot to let loose.
70 locals recommend
Darcy's Pub Downtown
1127 Wharf StGet out and dance! Live music every night. A good spot to let loose.
Coffee shop by day, bistro by night. A fabulous dining experience. Great value. Family owned and operated. Chef Justin is marvelous. Check website for live music dates: http://evedarsbistro.com
16 locals recommend
Evedar's Bistro
2829 Peatt RdCoffee shop by day, bistro by night. A fabulous dining experience. Great value. Family owned and operated. Chef Justin is marvelous. Check website for live music dates: http://evedarsbistro.com
Sightseeing
Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site is a 19th-century coastal artillery fort.
6 locals recommend
Fort Rodd Hill Road
Fort Rodd Hill RoadFort Rodd Hill National Historic Site is a 19th-century coastal artillery fort.
Beautiful hiking along the shoreline. Keep your eyes open for whales! Beechy Head is a great place for a picnic! There is a great sandy beach perfect for little ones, not far from the parking lot.
95 locals recommend
East Sooke Regional Park
6807 East Sooke RoadBeautiful hiking along the shoreline. Keep your eyes open for whales! Beechy Head is a great place for a picnic! There is a great sandy beach perfect for little ones, not far from the parking lot.
1.5 km up will take you to the top of Mount Finlayson. Beautiful views. The hike takes about 3 hours in total and requires physical exertion. Don't let the 1.5km fool you. Its a steep route!
56 locals recommend
Mt Finlayson summit
1.5 km up will take you to the top of Mount Finlayson. Beautiful views. The hike takes about 3 hours in total and requires physical exertion. Don't let the 1.5km fool you. Its a steep route!
A 100 acre park nestled in the heart of Victoria. Petting zoo is fun for children and adults! Wild peacocks will surprise you. Sometimes there is even a concert in the bandstand. Stunning views.
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StA 100 acre park nestled in the heart of Victoria. Petting zoo is fun for children and adults! Wild peacocks will surprise you. Sometimes there is even a concert in the bandstand. Stunning views.
A quarter mile walk along the breakwater is a must do! Watch people fish, smell the salty sea air, and steal a kiss under the lighthouse.
46 locals recommend
The Breakwater
The BreakwaterA quarter mile walk along the breakwater is a must do! Watch people fish, smell the salty sea air, and steal a kiss under the lighthouse.
Always an amazing adventure to get out on the water and watch whales and wildlife.
23 locals recommend
Sidney Whale Watching
2537 Beacon AveAlways an amazing adventure to get out on the water and watch whales and wildlife.
One of my favourite places to hike or picnic...shhh don't tell anyone.
10 locals recommend
Taylor Beach
1052 Taylor RdOne of my favourite places to hike or picnic...shhh don't tell anyone.
Drinks & Nightlife
Six Mile Pub
494 Island HwyOldest pub in BC! Enjoy wings, Guinness, and a game of darts.
Irish Times Pub
1200 Government StGood Guinness. What else do you need?
Shopping
Six Mile Liquor Express
498 Old Island HwyGet your cold beer and wine here!