Guidebook for Victoria

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Guidebook for Victoria

Food Scene

Great atmosphere, big patio, local ingredients, reasonable prices
66 locals recommend
10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney St
66 locals recommend
Great atmosphere, big patio, local ingredients, reasonable prices
Seasonal. Best lunch place in town (if you like fish), great fish and chips but try the other menu items too. Outside seating only, plan to line up on sunny days!
163 locals recommend
Red Fish Blue Fish
1006 Wharf St
163 locals recommend
Seasonal. Best lunch place in town (if you like fish), great fish and chips but try the other menu items too. Outside seating only, plan to line up on sunny days!
Perhaps the best Dim Sum
32 locals recommend
Don Mee
538 Fisgard St
32 locals recommend
Perhaps the best Dim Sum
Fantastic - will not fail to impress. Classic food, romantic atmosphere includes a priceless collection of contemporary art. Not as expensive as you'd think.
244 locals recommend
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson St
244 locals recommend
Fantastic - will not fail to impress. Classic food, romantic atmosphere includes a priceless collection of contemporary art. Not as expensive as you'd think.
My favourite spot on the pickle pub crawl. Off the tourist track yet one of the best waterfront views. Food is simple - I suggest the pizza.
10 locals recommend
Lido Waterfront Bar & Bistro
Harbour Road
10 locals recommend
My favourite spot on the pickle pub crawl. Off the tourist track yet one of the best waterfront views. Food is simple - I suggest the pizza.
Breakfast/Brunch - can get busy but it's worth the wait.
201 locals recommend
Jam Cafe
542 Herald St
201 locals recommend
Breakfast/Brunch - can get busy but it's worth the wait.
Closest pizza is coincidentally the best pizza downtown.
19 locals recommend
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
560 Johnson St
19 locals recommend
Closest pizza is coincidentally the best pizza downtown.
My personal favourite if you're looking for oysters. Cozy
17 locals recommend
Ferris' Upstairs seafood & Oyster Bar
536 A Yates St
17 locals recommend
My personal favourite if you're looking for oysters. Cozy
There is actually a decent restaurant "dining room" here - if you are not afraid of eating next to political history - note: if the Legislature is sitting, it will only open to the public at odd times of day.
218 locals recommend
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville St
218 locals recommend
There is actually a decent restaurant "dining room" here - if you are not afraid of eating next to political history - note: if the Legislature is sitting, it will only open to the public at odd times of day.
Tapas - shared plates - good for couples and small groups
87 locals recommend
Tapa Bar
620 Trounce Alley
87 locals recommend
Tapas - shared plates - good for couples and small groups
If you are out later - quality food, mojitos and, sometimes, enjoyable live music
47 locals recommend
The Mint Restaurant
1414 Douglas St
47 locals recommend
If you are out later - quality food, mojitos and, sometimes, enjoyable live music
Authentic Mexican tacos (not at Mexican prices).
28 locals recommend
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
766 Fort St
28 locals recommend
Authentic Mexican tacos (not at Mexican prices).
Famous "Japanese fusion-style" tacos and burritos.
78 locals recommend
Tacofino
760 Pandora Ave
78 locals recommend
Famous "Japanese fusion-style" tacos and burritos.
My favourite coffee shop :)
63 locals recommend
Bean Around The World
533 Fisgard St
63 locals recommend
My favourite coffee shop :)
Fantastic vegan buffet (Honestly - and I eat meat). Pay by plate weight and "by bowl" so... put the heavy soup/curries in a bowl.
34 locals recommend
Green Cuisine Vegetarian Restaurant
34 locals recommend
Fantastic vegan buffet (Honestly - and I eat meat). Pay by plate weight and "by bowl" so... put the heavy soup/curries in a bowl.

Drinks & Nightlife

This is actually a beer parlor. Like a British pub there is no table service no TVs or loud music - great for a conversation over a microbrew or three
119 locals recommend
The Drake Eatery
517 Pandora Ave
119 locals recommend
This is actually a beer parlor. Like a British pub there is no table service no TVs or loud music - great for a conversation over a microbrew or three
Simply a great bar - low key atmosphere and plenty of choice
29 locals recommend
The Churchill
1140 Government St
29 locals recommend
Simply a great bar - low key atmosphere and plenty of choice
Wondered where all the 20-something hipsters are? Look up "Soul night"
Victoria Event Centre
1415 Broad St
Wondered where all the 20-something hipsters are? Look up "Soul night"
Great selection of whisky and cocktails. Full Canadiana.
Argyle Attic
777 Courtney St
Great selection of whisky and cocktails. Full Canadiana.

Parks & Nature

Great for a walk or early morning jog
15 locals recommend
Songhees Walkway
Songhees Walkway
15 locals recommend
Great for a walk or early morning jog

Essentials

Here is a great bakery, bike rental, coffee, deli, bar - and the start of the Galloping Goose regional trail. Cross the bridge and walk down harbour road past the shipyard.
35 locals recommend
Fantastico bar-deli
398 Harbour Rd
35 locals recommend
Here is a great bakery, bike rental, coffee, deli, bar - and the start of the Galloping Goose regional trail. Cross the bridge and walk down harbour road past the shipyard.
Grocery Store
185 locals recommend
Market On Yates
903 Yates St
185 locals recommend
Grocery Store

Shopping

Closest supermarket
74 locals recommend
Save-On-Foods
172 Wilson St
74 locals recommend
Closest supermarket

Sightseeing

Victoria's oldest china town - has groceries, restaurants, memorabilia, Fan Tan Alley
124 locals recommend
Victoria’s Chinatown
500 Fisgard St
124 locals recommend
Victoria's oldest china town - has groceries, restaurants, memorabilia, Fan Tan Alley