Mackenzie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Mount Douglas Park
4500 Cedar Hill RoadA nice little hike with great views.
Thetis Lake Regional Park
A great trail to walk and a beautiful lake to swim in.
Gonzales Beach
Great beach to go hand out at.
A small and charming little park with a beautiful rhododendron forest.
8 locals recommend
Playfair Park
1198 Rock StA small and charming little park with a beautiful rhododendron forest.
A nice walk that takes about an hour or so round trip from the Quadra House.
23 locals recommend
Swan Lake
A nice walk that takes about an hour or so round trip from the Quadra House.
Neighbourhoods
One of my favourite areas in Victoria. A cute little neighbourhood vibe with a pub, a little mexican food place and a great coffee shop.
32 locals recommend
Fernwood
One of my favourite areas in Victoria. A cute little neighbourhood vibe with a pub, a little mexican food place and a great coffee shop.
Food scene
One of my top 3 coffee stops in Victoria. Lovely humans and great coffee.
14 locals recommend
Hide + Seek Coffee
2207 Oak Bay AveOne of my top 3 coffee stops in Victoria. Lovely humans and great coffee.
This location might even be better than their original... and still the same great humans and lovely coffee but with a quiet little patio / courtyard to sit in plus it's only a block from the beach.
14 locals recommend
Hide + Seek Coffee
2207 Oak Bay AveThis location might even be better than their original... and still the same great humans and lovely coffee but with a quiet little patio / courtyard to sit in plus it's only a block from the beach.
I just love this spot. Great food, great coffee, lovely people watching and a nice place to sit and do some work if needed. Also... the best hashbrowns in town.
21 locals recommend
Sherwood Cafe & Bar
710 Pandora AveI just love this spot. Great food, great coffee, lovely people watching and a nice place to sit and do some work if needed. Also... the best hashbrowns in town.
Whistle Buoy Brewing Company
560 Johnson StGreat beer, great patio and lovely community vibes.
Charming little restaurant with amazing food in a character house.
56 locals recommend
Nourish Kitchen & Cafe
225 Quebec StreetCharming little restaurant with amazing food in a character house.
Giant burritos... this cute little 'chain' started in a food truck in Tofino and has a handful of locations now. I'm a fan. Oh, and try their diablo cookie, sweet and spicy and lovely.
78 locals recommend
Tacofino
760 Pandora AveGiant burritos... this cute little 'chain' started in a food truck in Tofino and has a handful of locations now. I'm a fan. Oh, and try their diablo cookie, sweet and spicy and lovely.