Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Pagliacci's
1011 Broad StBest Italian Food and great atmosphere.
The Victoria Public Market highlights local artisans, farmers, fishers, butchers, bakers, cheese-makers, preservers, brewers, vintners, florists and restaurateurs.
The day vendor program features even more of Vancouver Island’s artisans and makers. My favourite is The Pie Company!
71 locals recommend
Victoria Public Market at the Hudson
1701 Douglas StThe Victoria Public Market highlights local artisans, farmers, fishers, butchers, bakers, cheese-makers, preservers, brewers, vintners, florists and restaurateurs.
The day vendor program features even more of Vancouver Island’s artisans and makers. My favourite is The Pie Company!
OLO is a great place to go if you’re looking for a few different flavours in one sitting–think gourmet tapas. OLO is a farm to table restaurant. Great fresh food.
58 locals recommend
OLO Restaurant
509 Fisgard StOLO is a great place to go if you’re looking for a few different flavours in one sitting–think gourmet tapas. OLO is a farm to table restaurant. Great fresh food.
Great breakfast spot. They make the best omelettes and French toast. Directly across the street from the Janion
7 locals recommend
Sour Pickle Cafe
1623 Store StGreat breakfast spot. They make the best omelettes and French toast. Directly across the street from the Janion
Café 1891
460 Pandora AveII Terrazzo
555 Johnson StSpinnakers Gastro Brewpub & GuestHouses
308 Catherine StThe Village Restaurant
1609 Store StNubo Kitchen + Bar
490 Pandora AveDrinks & Nightlife
Just out the front door and you have a great brew pub with good pub food.
58 locals recommend
Swans Brewery, Pub & Hotel
506 Pandora AveJust out the front door and you have a great brew pub with good pub food.
Canoe Brewpub
450 Swift StTry the flight of sample beers
Phillips Brewing & Malting
2000 Government StLURE Restaurant & Bar
100 Harbour RdParks & Nature
Enjoy a walk along the Dallas Road Waterfront. If you have a dog make sure you bring him/her as they will enjoy it as well! Don't forget to stop in at The Beacon for an ice-cream.
30 locals recommend
Dallas Road Waterfront Trail
Dallas Road Waterfront TrailEnjoy a walk along the Dallas Road Waterfront. If you have a dog make sure you bring him/her as they will enjoy it as well! Don't forget to stop in at The Beacon for an ice-cream.
A great place to go for a walk. The park is beautifully landscaped and manicured with bridges, lakes and ponds, and an alpine and rock garden.] The petting zoo is great fun for the kids (and adults too!)
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StA great place to go for a walk. The park is beautifully landscaped and manicured with bridges, lakes and ponds, and an alpine and rock garden.] The petting zoo is great fun for the kids (and adults too!)
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
1040 Moss StGreat Art Gallery to while away a few hours.
The Royal BC Museum is one of Canada’s greatest cultural treasures. A fabulous museum, great with the kids too.
534 locals recommend
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StThe Royal BC Museum is one of Canada’s greatest cultural treasures. A fabulous museum, great with the kids too.
The Bateman Gallery
470 Belleville StShopping
This store has a huge selection of keepsakes and authentic West Coast First Nations Art. A great shop to buy a souvenir or two of your trip.
Cowichan Trading Co
1328 Government StThis store has a huge selection of keepsakes and authentic West Coast First Nations Art. A great shop to buy a souvenir or two of your trip.
Save-On-Foods
172 Wilson StSave-On-Foods
172 Wilson Stvery large grocery store in walkable distance
Essentials
Market On Yates
903 Yates StFresh, local, organic items. Lots of take away and great bakery.
Getting Around
This is a fun way to get around downtown Victoria. Get on and off and different spots around the Inner Harbour. Check out the Pickle Pub Tour if you want to go out in the evening!
58 locals recommend
Victoria Harbor
Wharf StreetThis is a fun way to get around downtown Victoria. Get on and off and different spots around the Inner Harbour. Check out the Pickle Pub Tour if you want to go out in the evening!