Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Located in beautiful Sidney by the sea, this is our personal favourite Thai restaurant...with the best Sweet Chili wings you've ever had! Perfectly spicy and crispy! The drunken noodle is also amazing and Sidney is a gorgeous spot with great shopping and views of the ocean!
39 locals recommend
Sabhai Thai Restaurant
2493 Beacon AvenueLocated in beautiful Sidney by the sea, this is our personal favourite Thai restaurant...with the best Sweet Chili wings you've ever had! Perfectly spicy and crispy! The drunken noodle is also amazing and Sidney is a gorgeous spot with great shopping and views of the ocean!
The Beach House is only a 10 minute drive away, and will exceed your expectations for dinner on the beach! Sit on the patio steps from the sand. Enjoy Fish & Chips, the Cobb salad or crab cakes with a delicious Grimbergen beer and top of the meal with the best Key Lime Pie you've ever had! Walk on the beach to end the night!
61 locals recommend
The Beach House Restaurant
5109 Cordova Bay RdThe Beach House is only a 10 minute drive away, and will exceed your expectations for dinner on the beach! Sit on the patio steps from the sand. Enjoy Fish & Chips, the Cobb salad or crab cakes with a delicious Grimbergen beer and top of the meal with the best Key Lime Pie you've ever had! Walk on the beach to end the night!
Just up the street, a 5 minute drive away, enjoy the best burger in town! Cherrie's Chai tea lattes, and Matcha Smoothies are hard to beat and if you are craving Island Farms Ice Cream, she's got your favourite flavour!
20 locals recommend
Cherries Breakfast Bistro
4144 Wilkinson RdJust up the street, a 5 minute drive away, enjoy the best burger in town! Cherrie's Chai tea lattes, and Matcha Smoothies are hard to beat and if you are craving Island Farms Ice Cream, she's got your favourite flavour!
Charlotte & the Quail is a beautiful "Secret Bistro" within walking distance of our home. Set in a stunning English Garden called the Horticulture Center of the Pacific, this breakfast spot will take you back in time with the simple pleasures of organic local fare.
19 locals recommend
Charlotte & the Quail
505 Quayle RdCharlotte & the Quail is a beautiful "Secret Bistro" within walking distance of our home. Set in a stunning English Garden called the Horticulture Center of the Pacific, this breakfast spot will take you back in time with the simple pleasures of organic local fare.
Feeling the heat? Stop into Qoola at Uptown for a frozen yogurt treat! Self-serve with lots of flavours and toppings to choose from. Always a hit!
Qoola Frozen Yogurt Bar - Uptown
101-3531 Uptown BlvdFeeling the heat? Stop into Qoola at Uptown for a frozen yogurt treat! Self-serve with lots of flavours and toppings to choose from. Always a hit!
The best Italian spot in town with unforgettable atmosphere and world class service! A must while in Victoria! The bread and olive tapenade is sensational, and the Marco Polo Pasta or mouth watering Halibut to die for!
244 locals recommend
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StThe best Italian spot in town with unforgettable atmosphere and world class service! A must while in Victoria! The bread and olive tapenade is sensational, and the Marco Polo Pasta or mouth watering Halibut to die for!
Our personal favorite Sushi spot, with hot towel service and the best Tuna Tataki you'll ever eat! (Make sure to order with an extra side of cabbage and special sauce!) Also, the RIKKI ROLL (not on the menue) is incredible and the tempura is perfect every time!
28 locals recommend
Ebizo Japanese Restaurant Ltd
604 Broughton StOur personal favorite Sushi spot, with hot towel service and the best Tuna Tataki you'll ever eat! (Make sure to order with an extra side of cabbage and special sauce!) Also, the RIKKI ROLL (not on the menue) is incredible and the tempura is perfect every time!
The Med bread is to die for, Bellinis are a MUST, and literally EVERYTHING on the menu is mouthwatering delicious! We highly recommend their Tuscan Table experience for a leisurely dining experience at a very affordable cost. One of our go to favourites for sure!
30 locals recommend
Med Grill Royal Oak
4512 W Saanich RdThe Med bread is to die for, Bellinis are a MUST, and literally EVERYTHING on the menu is mouthwatering delicious! We highly recommend their Tuscan Table experience for a leisurely dining experience at a very affordable cost. One of our go to favourites for sure!
Sightseeing
Spend the afternoon at the world famous Butchart Gards. Enjoy live entertainment, breath-taking beauty and don't miss the fireworks on SATURDAY nights in the summer months!
254 locals recommend
Butchart Gardens
Spend the afternoon at the world famous Butchart Gards. Enjoy live entertainment, breath-taking beauty and don't miss the fireworks on SATURDAY nights in the summer months!
Enjoy the history of this amazing city and hear all about it on a horse-drawn carriage ride! Enjoy buskers and street performers in the Inner Harbour, take in a whale watching excursion at Fisherman's wharf and hit up great shopping on LoJo or Government Street.
58 locals recommend
Downtown
Enjoy the history of this amazing city and hear all about it on a horse-drawn carriage ride! Enjoy buskers and street performers in the Inner Harbour, take in a whale watching excursion at Fisherman's wharf and hit up great shopping on LoJo or Government Street.
Walk around the quaint village of houseboats at Victoria's Fishermans Wharf, and be sure to taste Barb's Fish & Chips! With many options for the foodies to choose from, and whale watching excursions or kayak rentals, this spot is amazing! Take the Harbor ferries from the Inner Harbor to Fisherman's wharf for amazing views of Victoria from the water!
255 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StWalk around the quaint village of houseboats at Victoria's Fishermans Wharf, and be sure to taste Barb's Fish & Chips! With many options for the foodies to choose from, and whale watching excursions or kayak rentals, this spot is amazing! Take the Harbor ferries from the Inner Harbor to Fisherman's wharf for amazing views of Victoria from the water!
Walk along the ocean or fish off the pier in the quaint town of Sidney, BC, just a 15 minute drive from our home. With great restaurants and fantastic shopping along Beacon, this little town is a must see for all travellers!
86 locals recommend
Sidney
Walk along the ocean or fish off the pier in the quaint town of Sidney, BC, just a 15 minute drive from our home. With great restaurants and fantastic shopping along Beacon, this little town is a must see for all travellers!
On Thursday nights in the summer months, enjoy one of Victoria's most famous gathering of local artisans, food trucks and musicians for the Sidney Street Market! A must for all guests here on a Thursday!
8 locals recommend
Beacon Avenue
Beacon AvenueOn Thursday nights in the summer months, enjoy one of Victoria's most famous gathering of local artisans, food trucks and musicians for the Sidney Street Market! A must for all guests here on a Thursday!
Enjoy the famous English Tea at the Empress Hotel overlooking the Inner Harbour, and be "Wowed" by service fit for a Queen!
194 locals recommend
Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StEnjoy the famous English Tea at the Empress Hotel overlooking the Inner Harbour, and be "Wowed" by service fit for a Queen!
Miniature World
649 Humboldt StTHURSDAY NIGHTS ONLY - 5-8pm - come enjoy the Sidney Street Market with local artists, food trucks, vendors and live music!!! A fantastic way to spend an evening strolling through this quaint town and taking in the walk along the coast. You can also book a whale watching tour from Sidney, which is a much shorter ride to the whales than downtown (and more reasonably priced too, I believe!)
86 locals recommend
Sidney
THURSDAY NIGHTS ONLY - 5-8pm - come enjoy the Sidney Street Market with local artists, food trucks, vendors and live music!!! A fantastic way to spend an evening strolling through this quaint town and taking in the walk along the coast. You can also book a whale watching tour from Sidney, which is a much shorter ride to the whales than downtown (and more reasonably priced too, I believe!)
Parks & Nature
Hike up to the trestle or watch the salmon run in the fall! Goldstream is a nature lovers paradise with huge cedars and fabulous hiking trails. The nature observatory is a fun stop for the kids!
242 locals recommend
Goldstream Provincial Park
Hike up to the trestle or watch the salmon run in the fall! Goldstream is a nature lovers paradise with huge cedars and fabulous hiking trails. The nature observatory is a fun stop for the kids!
The Breakwater
The BreakwaterIsland View Beach Regional Park
3215 Island View RdArts & Culture
Discover the history of BC and take in a movie at the IMAX theatre downtown. A beautiful museum with furry mammoths and the famous Olde Towne, that smells of apple pie! Don't miss it!
534 locals recommend
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StDiscover the history of BC and take in a movie at the IMAX theatre downtown. A beautiful museum with furry mammoths and the famous Olde Towne, that smells of apple pie! Don't miss it!
Entertainment & Activities
Just 5 minutes from our home is the largest recreation center on the island. With a fun wave pool , waterslide and high dives galore, this pool is fun for the whole family to enjoy. Also one of the closest gyms to the home.
38 locals recommend
Saanich Commonwealth Place
4636 Elk Lake DrJust 5 minutes from our home is the largest recreation center on the island. With a fun wave pool , waterslide and high dives galore, this pool is fun for the whole family to enjoy. Also one of the closest gyms to the home.
Escape Warriors
1111 Blanshard StSilverCity Victoria
3130 Tillicum RdPRINCE OF WHALES Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures
812 Wharf StLooking for some adventure? 20 minutes from downtown Victoria, people have taken to the trees to test their courage and unleash their inner wild! Challenge yourself on the ropes course and zip lines!
53 locals recommend
WildPlay Element Parks Victoria
1767 Island HwyLooking for some adventure? 20 minutes from downtown Victoria, people have taken to the trees to test their courage and unleash their inner wild! Challenge yourself on the ropes course and zip lines!
Victoria Bug Zoo
631 Courtney StShaw Centre for the Salish Sea
9811 Seaport PlEssentials
Scrubby's Laundromat
50 Burnside Rd WRed Barn Market
611 Brookside RdThrifty Foods
1860 Island HwySave-On-Foods Pharmacy
3170 Tillicum RdShoppers Drug Mart
1212 Douglas StShopping
Mayfair Shopping Centre
3147 Douglas StJohnson Street
Johnson StreetThe Bay Centre
1150 Douglas StBroadmead Village Shopping Centre
777 Royal Oak DrUptown Boulevard
Uptown Boulevard