Guidebook for Victoria

Breann & Ian
Breann & Ian
Guidebook for Victoria

Food Scene

Great food, great service and kids love the challah french toast!
62 locals recommend
The Village Restaurant
2518 Estevan Ave
62 locals recommend
Great 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 :)
28 locals recommend
Mosi Bakery Cafe & Gelateria
5303 W Saanich Rd
28 locals recommend
amazing selection of fresh baked goodies, breads, Friday night pizza, and a real good Americano :)

Essentials

Scrub Your Duds
4480 W Saanich Rd
49 locals recommend
Thrifty Foods
1860 Island Hwy
49 locals recommend
39 locals recommend
Country Grocer
1153 Esquimalt Rd
39 locals recommend
Great local market - try the double smoked bacon!
79 locals recommend
Red Barn Market
611 Brookside Rd
79 locals recommend
Great local market - try the double smoked bacon!
Pharmacy, health & beauty needs
52 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
1212 Douglas St
52 locals recommend
Pharmacy, health & beauty needs
Pharmacy, health, beauty, high quality gifts
Pharmasave Broadmead
310 - 777 Royal Oak Dr
Pharmacy, 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.
56 locals recommend
IMAX
675 Belleville St
56 locals recommend
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.

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.
38 locals recommend
Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
5267 Patricia Bay Highway
38 locals recommend
10 km loop around the lakes is popular with runners, walkers & horses. Fishing wharfs, swimming beaches, home of Victoria City Rowing Club.
180 locals recommend
Mount Douglas Park
4500 Cedar Hill Road
180 locals recommend
Great beach with gorgeous views. Limited parking but level access to beach.
Agate Park
5179 Agate Ln
Great 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.
29 locals recommend
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary
3873 Swan Lake Rd
29 locals recommend
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.

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.
60 locals recommend
Ogden Point Sundial
211 Dallas Rd
60 locals recommend
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.

Everything Else

Just in case...
24 locals recommend
Victoria General Hospital
1 Hospital Way
24 locals recommend
Just in case...
6 locals recommend
Saanich Peninsula Hospital
2166 Mt Newton X Rd
6 locals recommend