Exploring Horner Park Neighbourhood
Essentials
Affordable grocery store with a fantastic international section and easy access parking.
25 locals recommend
Shelbourne Plaza - Fairway Market
3651 Shelbourne StAffordable grocery store with a fantastic international section and easy access parking.
Closest liquor store to the house, government run with the lowest prices.
41 locals recommend
BC Liquor Stores
1960 Foul Bay RdClosest liquor store to the house, government run with the lowest prices.
COBS Bread Bakery
3639 Shelbourne StWonderful fresh bakery goods and amazing bread.
Great Mediterranean take-out and hard to find grocery items. Awesome selection.
20 locals recommend
Fig Mediterranean Deli
1551 Cedar Hill Cross RdGreat Mediterranean take-out and hard to find grocery items. Awesome selection.
Thrifty Foods
1580 Hillside AveGrocery store with a full meat and seafood counter.
Food Scene
The Urban Cup Cafe
3690 Shelbourne StGreat, casual and easy breakfast location close to the house.
Great pub style restaurant, accommodates kids and has a huge menu but go for the burgers. Ask for Keith the owner and tell him The Welch's sent you.
17 locals recommend
1550's Pub Style Restaurant
1550 Cedar Hill Cross RdGreat pub style restaurant, accommodates kids and has a huge menu but go for the burgers. Ask for Keith the owner and tell him The Welch's sent you.
Unassuming, delicious, casual and cozy, with a menu that truly represents all the tropical destinations of the South Pacific. Try the Basil Tofu....its all good.
17 locals recommend
The Tropical Island Restaurant
3690 Shelbourne StUnassuming, delicious, casual and cozy, with a menu that truly represents all the tropical destinations of the South Pacific. Try the Basil Tofu....its all good.
In Oak Bay, about a 7-10 min drive. Amazing thin crust pizza place, always packed and worth the wait. Kid friendly, great people watching, easy and fun. We love the Margarita, Fungi but all the pizzas are great as are the meatballs and salads. You can order for pick-up.
145 locals recommend
Pizzeria Prima Strada
230 Cook StIn Oak Bay, about a 7-10 min drive. Amazing thin crust pizza place, always packed and worth the wait. Kid friendly, great people watching, easy and fun. We love the Margarita, Fungi but all the pizzas are great as are the meatballs and salads. You can order for pick-up.
A few locations, one on Shelbourne about 5 min drive and another in Estevan Village in Oak Bay about 7 min drive. Great, creative, healthy breakfasts & lunches. Everything on the menu is delicious. Go early as it’s popular and no reservations.
62 locals recommend
The Village Restaurant
2518 Estevan AveA few locations, one on Shelbourne about 5 min drive and another in Estevan Village in Oak Bay about 7 min drive. Great, creative, healthy breakfasts & lunches. Everything on the menu is delicious. Go early as it’s popular and no reservations.
In Cadboro Bay Village about 5 min drive. Family run with authentic Thai cuisine close to the beach, good parking, family friendly.
29 locals recommend
Thai Lemongrass Restaurant
3838 Cadboro Bay RdIn Cadboro Bay Village about 5 min drive. Family run with authentic Thai cuisine close to the beach, good parking, family friendly.
In Oak Bay about a 6 min drive. Local cheese shop and deli with European imports and incredible lovely culinary supplies.
15 locals recommend
Charelli's Cheese Shop, Delicatessen & Catering
2851 Foul Bay RdIn Oak Bay about a 6 min drive. Local cheese shop and deli with European imports and incredible lovely culinary supplies.
Everything Else
Great municipal recreation centre with gym, pool, hot tub and sauna. Drop in rates.
28 locals recommend
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
4100 Lambrick WayGreat municipal recreation centre with gym, pool, hot tub and sauna. Drop in rates.
Sightseeing
In Oak Bay 10 min drive away. White sand beach for fun in the sun, people watching, paddle boarding, volleyball, early morning cold water swimmers year round, sauna truck usually parks on the Esplanade, good playground and snack shop.
170 locals recommend
Willows Beach
EsplanadeIn Oak Bay 10 min drive away. White sand beach for fun in the sun, people watching, paddle boarding, volleyball, early morning cold water swimmers year round, sauna truck usually parks on the Esplanade, good playground and snack shop.