Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Pizzeria Prima Strada
230 Cook StAmazing, authentic pizza made with local ingredients.
Bubby's Kitchen
355 Cook StDelicious coffees and teas, treats baked in house, deli with great options for a take-home dinner. And beautiful plants to peruse to boot!
16 locals recommend
Demitasse Cafe & Garden Centre
2164 McNeill AveDelicious coffees and teas, treats baked in house, deli with great options for a take-home dinner. And beautiful plants to peruse to boot!
Beagle Pub The
301 Cook StGreat local pub in Cook St.
Discovery Coffee
281 Menzies StBest coffee shop nearby.
Oak Bay Bon Sushi
1467 Hampshire RdDelicious, fresh, affordable sushi for take-out or dine in.
Sweet little cafe located on a residential street that is also a used bookshop! Also sells kombucha on tap. Lovely outdoor patio.
8 locals recommend
Fairfield Branch
Sweet little cafe located on a residential street that is also a used bookshop! Also sells kombucha on tap. Lovely outdoor patio.
Essentials
Sweet little market featuring local, organic produce, eggs, meat and dairy as well as a host of other locally-made goods. Coffee and baked goods on a quiet street.
Fairfield Market
1275 Oscar StSweet little market featuring local, organic produce, eggs, meat and dairy as well as a host of other locally-made goods. Coffee and baked goods on a quiet street.
Thrifty Foods
1580 Hillside AveEverything that any large grocery store would have!
Heart Pharmacy IDA - Fairfield
1594 Fairfield RdPost office and pharmacy that fills prescriptions.
Sightseeing
Grab a coffee in Cook St. then take a stroll along the paved path to take in the views.
115 locals recommend
Dallas Road
Dallas RoadGrab a coffee in Cook St. then take a stroll along the paved path to take in the views.
Beautiful formal gardens within walking distance from our house. Small entry fee.
56 locals recommend
The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden
1964 Fairfield RdBeautiful formal gardens within walking distance from our house. Small entry fee.
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville StBeach Drive
Beach DriveTake drive or ride your bike along this ocean-side road.
The Empress is Victoria's iconic hotel. A lovely place to escape the rain and wander through to get a taste of holiday seasons. Book in for high tea is served (including gluten-free options), have a drink at the classiest bar in town and take in the Christmas tree display during the holidays.
194 locals recommend
Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StThe Empress is Victoria's iconic hotel. A lovely place to escape the rain and wander through to get a taste of holiday seasons. Book in for high tea is served (including gluten-free options), have a drink at the classiest bar in town and take in the Christmas tree display during the holidays.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful gardens and a petting farm for the kiddies (and adults)!
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StBeautiful gardens and a petting farm for the kiddies (and adults)!
Great walk up to beautiful views of the Olympic Mountains and ocean. You can also drive to the very base of the rock and then walk the last steps.
13 locals recommend
Moss Rock Park
Great walk up to beautiful views of the Olympic Mountains and ocean. You can also drive to the very base of the rock and then walk the last steps.
Even if it's windy at our place, it is usually sheltered down on the beach. Soft sand welcomes an afternoon of lying in the sun and exploring the rocks out in the water.
6 locals recommend
Beach access
1807 Hollywood CrescentEven if it's windy at our place, it is usually sheltered down on the beach. Soft sand welcomes an afternoon of lying in the sun and exploring the rocks out in the water.
Keep an eye out for the secret little path that leads up to this high point. Signs point to it from King George Terrace.
Walbran Park
141 Denison RdKeep an eye out for the secret little path that leads up to this high point. Signs point to it from King George Terrace.
Everything Else
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville StShopping
Wander along the shops in the heart of Oak Bay. Jewelry shops, local souvenirs, clothing and shoes.
16 locals recommend
Oak Bay Avenue
Oak Bay AvenueWander along the shops in the heart of Oak Bay. Jewelry shops, local souvenirs, clothing and shoes.
Arts & Culture
Learn about the history of the west coast, take in one of their amazing exhibits and see an IMAX movie all in one place!
534 locals recommend
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StLearn about the history of the west coast, take in one of their amazing exhibits and see an IMAX movie all in one place!
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
1040 Moss St