Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Excellent little secret of Victoria. Amazing food, fun environment, VERY Victoria. Great Italian. They also do a special menu Sunday mornings only for brunch. The crab cake benny is legendary!
126 locals recommend
Pagliacci's
1011 Broad StExcellent little secret of Victoria. Amazing food, fun environment, VERY Victoria. Great Italian. They also do a special menu Sunday mornings only for brunch. The crab cake benny is legendary!
Easily one of our favorite hidden gems of all of Victoria. Iconic views, excellent local food and wonderful ownership. Book in advance though!
16 locals recommend
Glenrosa Farm Restaurant
5447 Rocky Point RdEasily one of our favorite hidden gems of all of Victoria. Iconic views, excellent local food and wonderful ownership. Book in advance though!
Amazing food and all of it is sourced within 10 acres of the restaurant. If you want to "eat local" this is an easy way to do it well!
66 locals recommend
10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney StAmazing food and all of it is sourced within 10 acres of the restaurant. If you want to "eat local" this is an easy way to do it well!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Irish bar downtown that's always got live music, great food and excellent ambiance. Not great for elderly or hearing impaired though
108 locals recommend
Irish Times Pub
1200 Government StGreat Irish bar downtown that's always got live music, great food and excellent ambiance. Not great for elderly or hearing impaired though
High end, very central location in the iconic Fairmont Empress. They have a lovely bar, and do tea time.
194 locals recommend
Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StHigh end, very central location in the iconic Fairmont Empress. They have a lovely bar, and do tea time.
Parks & Nature
One of the best views of South Vancouver Island in 360 degrees. Good for hiking too.
65 locals recommend
Mount Tolmie
One of the best views of South Vancouver Island in 360 degrees. Good for hiking too.
Beautiful light sandy oceanfront beach with plenty of places for long walks by the ocean.
170 locals recommend
Willows Beach
EsplanadeBeautiful light sandy oceanfront beach with plenty of places for long walks by the ocean.
An iconic beach that the locals love. Legend has it Al Papone had a house along the beach front. Unique and quirky beach you wouldn't expect to find in Victoria.
42 locals recommend
Gonzales Beach
An iconic beach that the locals love. Legend has it Al Papone had a house along the beach front. Unique and quirky beach you wouldn't expect to find in Victoria.
Arts & Culture
World class exhibits and one of the best West Coast First Nations Museum's in the world!
534 locals recommend
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StWorld class exhibits and one of the best West Coast First Nations Museum's in the world!
Sightseeing
Trounce Alley
Trounce AlleyGorgeous little pedestrian street with fun shops, local designers.
The oldest China Town in Canada has a very special allie with unqiue shops, bakeries and unforgettable neighbourhood.
101 locals recommend
Fan Tan Alley
549 Fisgard StThe oldest China Town in Canada has a very special allie with unqiue shops, bakeries and unforgettable neighbourhood.
One of the older and wealthiest neighbourhoods in Victoria. Incredibly charming street full of shops, restaurants of all kinds and pubs.
13 locals recommend
Oak Bay Avenue
Oak Bay AvenueOne of the older and wealthiest neighbourhoods in Victoria. Incredibly charming street full of shops, restaurants of all kinds and pubs.
Everything Else
Haultain at Belmont station
Neat little coffee shop and stores in this neighbourhood.
Shopping
The Bay Centre
1150 Douglas StCentrally located large mall downtown.