Guidebook for Victoria

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Guidebook for Victoria

Food Scene

Amazing Japanese tapas restaurant that has a modern lively vibe.
65 locals recommend
Nubo Japanese Tapas
739 Pandora Ave
65 locals recommend
Amazing Japanese tapas restaurant that has a modern lively vibe.
Great selection of restaurants, kitchenware, bakery, teas, upscale groceries, etc.
71 locals recommend
Victoria Public Market at the Hudson
1701 Douglas St
71 locals recommend
Great 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.
201 locals recommend
Jam Cafe
542 Herald St
201 locals recommend
One 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.
92 locals recommend
Ferris' Grill & Garden Patio
536 Yates St
92 locals recommend
Famous for oysters, but yummy for everything else too! Every time I go to Ferris' I love it. Good atmosphere, fabulous food, affordable prices.
Trendy modern Indian cuisine in a fun atmosphere.
15 locals recommend
Varsha Indian Kitchen
1600 Government St
15 locals recommend
Trendy 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.
255 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie St
255 locals recommend
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.
Awesome vegetarian and vegan cuisine.
55 locals recommend
Rebar
50 Bastion Square
55 locals recommend
Awesome vegetarian and vegan cuisine.
Good, affordable Vietnamese. This one is a bit of a local gem.
15 locals recommend
Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro
1684 Douglas St
15 locals recommend
Good, 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.
32 locals recommend
Don Mee
538 Fisgard St
32 locals recommend
Go 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.
10 locals recommend
Sura Korean Restaurant
1696 Douglas St
10 locals recommend
Good Korean BBQ, though a bit expensive for what you get.
Great tapas in a fantastic location in historic Trounce Alley.
87 locals recommend
Tapa Bar
620 Trounce Alley
87 locals recommend
Great tapas in a fantastic location in historic Trounce Alley.
Local, organic, vegan fare.
73 locals recommend
Be Love
1019 Blanshard St
73 locals recommend
Local, organic, vegan fare.
Farm to table concept restaurant, featuring the best that Vancouver Island has to offer.
66 locals recommend
10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney St
66 locals recommend
Farm to table concept restaurant, featuring the best that Vancouver Island has to offer.
49 locals recommend
Zambri's
820 Yates St
49 locals recommend
Fun local spot for affordable pasta in a lively environment.
126 locals recommend
Pagliacci's
1011 Broad St
126 locals recommend
Fun local spot for affordable pasta in a lively environment.
Great food, good atmosphere, not too expensive.
106 locals recommend
Blue Fox Cafe
919 Fort St
106 locals recommend
Great 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.
27 locals recommend
Nautical Nellies Steak & Seafood House
1001 Wharf St
27 locals recommend
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.
Local chain with Italian-style wood-fired pizza.
19 locals recommend
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
560 Johnson St
19 locals recommend
Local chain with Italian-style wood-fired pizza.
West coast tacos, what more needs to be said?
78 locals recommend
Tacofino
760 Pandora Ave
78 locals recommend
West coast tacos, what more needs to be said?
So happy that the Vancouver chain opened a Victoria location. Great tacos in a fun atmosphere.
28 locals recommend
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
766 Fort St
28 locals recommend
So 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.
12 locals recommend
The Dutch Bakery & Coffee Shop
718 Fort St
12 locals recommend
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.
Well-known for their teas, Murchie's is also a great place for lunch or enjoying one of their desserts prepared on site.
39 locals recommend
Murchie's Tea & Coffee
1110 Government St
39 locals recommend
Well-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.
244 locals recommend
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson St
244 locals recommend
The 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.
21 locals recommend
Sherwood Cafe & Bar
710 Pandora Ave
21 locals recommend
Coffee or cocktails, tapas or dinner - Sherwood is dishes up with style in a chic environment - within a block of the condo.
Kitschy atmosphere and typical diner fare.
67 locals recommend
John's Place Restaurant
723 Pandora Ave
67 locals recommend
Kitschy 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
Great Korean bibimbap, Japanese ramen, and Taiwanese bao buns
17 locals recommend
Bao
626 Fisgard St
17 locals recommend
Great Korean bibimbap, Japanese ramen, and Taiwanese bao buns
A foodies' delight, this is one of the best restaurants in the city.
18 locals recommend
Wind Cries Mary
45 Bastion Square
18 locals recommend
A 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.
56 locals recommend
Nourish Kitchen & Cafe
225 Quebec Street
56 locals recommend
Amazing 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.
8 locals recommend
BC Legislative Dining Room
501 Belleville St
8 locals recommend
For a unique dining experience, get a reservation at the BC Legislative dining room.

Drinks & Nightlife

Good local venue for DJs
35 locals recommend
Lucky Bar
517 Yates St
35 locals recommend
Good 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!
63 locals recommend
Phillips Brewing & Malting
2000 Government St
63 locals recommend
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!
Great little brewpub, very lively, with a good selection of pub food.
44 locals recommend
Moon Under Water Brewpub
350 Bay St
44 locals recommend
Great little brewpub, very lively, with a good selection of pub food.
Some of the best mixologists in town.
48 locals recommend
Clive's Classic Lounge
740 Burdett Ave
48 locals recommend
Some of the best mixologists in town.
Upscale lounge in the famous Empress hotel
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.
112 locals recommend
The Bay Centre
1150 Douglas St
112 locals recommend
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.
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.
31 locals recommend
Munro's Books
1108 Government St
31 locals recommend
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.

Essentials

Fantastic boutique grocery store with lots of local and organic options.
185 locals recommend
Market On Yates
903 Yates St
185 locals recommend
Fantastic 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.
69 locals recommend
London Drugs
911 Yates St
69 locals recommend
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.

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.
48 locals recommend
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
1925 Blanshard St
48 locals recommend
This 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.
7 locals recommend
Galloping Goose Regional Trail Information Kiosk
Galloping Goose Trail
7 locals recommend
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.
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.
10 locals recommend
Lochside Regional Trail
Lochside Regional Trail
10 locals recommend
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.
A great option for a family activity, there are a number of companies to choose from. This one has open and enclosed boats.
57 locals recommend
PRINCE OF WHALES Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures
812 Wharf St
57 locals recommend
A 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.
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook St
503 locals recommend
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.
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.
180 locals recommend
Mount Douglas Park
4500 Cedar Hill Road
180 locals recommend
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.
Beautiful easy-access lake where the Olympic rowers train.
38 locals recommend
Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
5267 Patricia Bay Highway
38 locals recommend
Beautiful 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.
109 locals recommend
Thetis Lake
109 locals recommend
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.
51 locals recommend
Saxe Point Park
51 locals recommend
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.
45 locals recommend
Clover Point Park
1250 Dallas Rd
45 locals recommend
Enjoy 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.
218 locals recommend
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville St
218 locals recommend
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.