Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Food is great here. It also doubles as a lounge bar later in the evenings, and gets quite busy after 12pm on the weekends.
55 locals recommend
Fiamo Pizza & Wine Bar
515 Yates StFood is great here. It also doubles as a lounge bar later in the evenings, and gets quite busy after 12pm on the weekends.
Closest Place to go for Breakfast. Lineups on Saturday and Sunday mornings are legendary, be warned!
78 locals recommend
Shine Cafe
1324 Blanshard StClosest Place to go for Breakfast. Lineups on Saturday and Sunday mornings are legendary, be warned!
This is my favorite restaurant in Victoria. It's a little pricey, but well worth it. I would make a reservation no matter what day, but especially on the weekends in the summer. It can sometimes book up weeks in advance.
58 locals recommend
OLO Restaurant
509 Fisgard StThis is my favorite restaurant in Victoria. It's a little pricey, but well worth it. I would make a reservation no matter what day, but especially on the weekends in the summer. It can sometimes book up weeks in advance.
Sightseeing
Mount Tolmie is right in town, and is easily accessible by car. Provides stunning 360 views of Victoria and the surrounding area, paticularly the Olympic Mountains in Washington.
65 locals recommend
Mount Tolmie
Mount Tolmie is right in town, and is easily accessible by car. Provides stunning 360 views of Victoria and the surrounding area, paticularly the Olympic Mountains in Washington.
Drinks & Nightlife
Saint Franks
727 Broad StA good local hangout spot in the heart of downtown.
Essentials
Save-On-Foods
1950 Foul Bay RdBest Selection for Craft Beer in Town. Great selection of Wine too, with very knowledgable staff.
13 locals recommend
Vessel Liquor
1609 Fort StBest Selection for Craft Beer in Town. Great selection of Wine too, with very knowledgable staff.
Parks & Nature
The top of Mount Doug is accessible by car, but there are some great hiking trails to the top if you park at the bottom. Beautiful views along the way, this is a regular afternoon activity for a lot of locals.
180 locals recommend
Mount Douglas Park
4500 Cedar Hill RoadThe top of Mount Doug is accessible by car, but there are some great hiking trails to the top if you park at the bottom. Beautiful views along the way, this is a regular afternoon activity for a lot of locals.