Guidebook for Victoria
Essentials
Save-On-Foods
3170 Tillicum Rdgroceries are a 10 min walk away
Thrifty Foods
1495 Admirals Rdnext closest grocery store, with excellent meat department
Shopping
Uptown Boulevard
Uptown BoulevardStarbucks, dining, shopping, & spray park feature for kids
Entertainment & Activities
Leslie Drive
Leslie DriveTolmie park dead ends our quiet little street.
Caffe Fantastico
965 Kings RdOur preferred coffee shop to buy beans for brewing at home
Crumsby's at the SchoolHouse
4525 W Saanich RdKid friendly Cafe (with toys!)
Food Scene
Blue Fox Cafe
919 Fort StOne of the best breakfasts in town
Habit Coffee
808 Yates StOne of our fav coffee shops for a quality espresso
Shine Cafe
1324 Blanshard StBreakfast Again!
Jam Cafe
542 Herald StSo many brunch options to choose from :)
Latte Tuesdays = $2 Delicious Latte's right beside Historic China Town
42 locals recommend
Union Pacific Coffee Shop
537 Herald StLatte Tuesdays = $2 Delicious Latte's right beside Historic China Town
Delicious dining experience for the whole family and indoor toddler play area makes it the perfect place for a rainy day or coffee while your little ones burn off all their energy!
The Cottage Picnic And Play
3115 Cedar Hill RoadDelicious dining experience for the whole family and indoor toddler play area makes it the perfect place for a rainy day or coffee while your little ones burn off all their energy!
Sightseeing
Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StNotable Tourist Attraction
Beautiful spot to walk all along the waterfront. End up at Ogden Point Cafe and breakwater for a meal/snack anytime of day.
115 locals recommend
Dallas Road
Dallas RoadBeautiful spot to walk all along the waterfront. End up at Ogden Point Cafe and breakwater for a meal/snack anytime of day.
Head out to the breakwater for the best place to catch a sunset.
60 locals recommend
Ogden Point Sundial
211 Dallas RdHead out to the breakwater for the best place to catch a sunset.
"The Ledge" is an iconic Victoria Landmark
218 locals recommend
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville St"The Ledge" is an iconic Victoria Landmark
Everything Else
Lovely little spot for some great Hatha & Vinyasa Classes right in the heart of downtown.
MokSana Yoga Center
613 Pandora AveLovely little spot for some great Hatha & Vinyasa Classes right in the heart of downtown.
Found City Yoga
Looking for Hot Yoga? It's right here!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful 30-40min hike down to the ocean along a fairly steep trail. One of the warmer ocean swimming spots. Hike back up a circle route and pass right by a waterfall. Beautiful. Stunning. Local spot.
6 locals recommend
McKenzie Bight Trail
McKenzie Bight TrailBeautiful 30-40min hike down to the ocean along a fairly steep trail. One of the warmer ocean swimming spots. Hike back up a circle route and pass right by a waterfall. Beautiful. Stunning. Local spot.
Circle route easy 45min walk starting and ending at our suite. Circumnavigate the lake, feed the ducks, and stop in at the nature house for some neat local info about the area.
29 locals recommend
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary
3873 Swan Lake RdCircle route easy 45min walk starting and ending at our suite. Circumnavigate the lake, feed the ducks, and stop in at the nature house for some neat local info about the area.