Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
One of the best Italian restaurants in Victoria and it is just minutes away. Best to reserve ahead, but you may get a table on a whim. Tried and true, delicious food and very reasonable prices.
244 locals recommend
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StOne of the best Italian restaurants in Victoria and it is just minutes away. Best to reserve ahead, but you may get a table on a whim. Tried and true, delicious food and very reasonable prices.
This breakfast place is always 'jammed' in the mornings. It has such interesting choices on the menu. A real unique place for breakfast or lunch. Worth a try if you can get in!
201 locals recommend
Jam Cafe
542 Herald StThis breakfast place is always 'jammed' in the mornings. It has such interesting choices on the menu. A real unique place for breakfast or lunch. Worth a try if you can get in!
Chinese food just beside our building in the heart of Chinatown. Fast service and friendly staff and good food. Don't miss the famous FAN TAN ALLEY.
101 locals recommend
Fan Tan Alley
549 Fisgard StChinese food just beside our building in the heart of Chinatown. Fast service and friendly staff and good food. Don't miss the famous FAN TAN ALLEY.
This fab coffee shop is a favourite of many locals. Always hopping, this place boasts really good coffee and they roast the beans. Relaxed atmosphere. It is at the entrance to our apartment building.
63 locals recommend
Bean Around The World
533 Fisgard StThis fab coffee shop is a favourite of many locals. Always hopping, this place boasts really good coffee and they roast the beans. Relaxed atmosphere. It is at the entrance to our apartment building.
Great sushi and home of the unique sushi pizza. Half a block away on Government and Fisgard. Big glass windows for people watching while you eat.
19 locals recommend
Shizen Japanese Restaurant Inc
1706 Government StGreat sushi and home of the unique sushi pizza. Half a block away on Government and Fisgard. Big glass windows for people watching while you eat.
Where the Locals go for a beer and bite. Always a fun time in the middle of the action where people and good times meet.
51 locals recommend
THE LOCAL
1205 Wharf StWhere the Locals go for a beer and bite. Always a fun time in the middle of the action where people and good times meet.
Pagliacci's
1011 Broad StJ.J. Morgan Restaurant
1520 McKenzie AveFuego Old Town Eatery
1435 Store StMilestones
2401 Millstream RdFinn's Seafood Chops Cocktails
1208 Wharf StFinn's Seafood Chops Cocktails
1208 Wharf StDrinks & Nightlife
This is a happening bar and eatery that feels like you are meeting with friends in your living room. I think its the persian rugs all over the floor. Nice & close to the apartment.
119 locals recommend
The Drake Eatery
517 Pandora AveThis is a happening bar and eatery that feels like you are meeting with friends in your living room. I think its the persian rugs all over the floor. Nice & close to the apartment.
A friendly micro-brewery and restaurant directly facing the harbour. Great deck for watching the sunset. it is a hop, skip and jump away from the apartment.
157 locals recommend
Canoe Brewpub
450 Swift StA friendly micro-brewery and restaurant directly facing the harbour. Great deck for watching the sunset. it is a hop, skip and jump away from the apartment.
A local pub and eatery to sit and watch the action of the street under the glass roof and open windows. Often live music and dancing. Just steps away.
26 locals recommend
Swans Brewpub
1601 Store StA local pub and eatery to sit and watch the action of the street under the glass roof and open windows. Often live music and dancing. Just steps away.
Bard & Banker
1022 Government StIrish Times Pub
1200 Government StEssentials
Market on Yates has a great variety of foods including bakery and meat/fish counter. It is the closest complete grocery store with a huge variety of everything. Best to drive, or walk 20 minutes. Openlate.
185 locals recommend
Market On Yates
903 Yates StMarket on Yates has a great variety of foods including bakery and meat/fish counter. It is the closest complete grocery store with a huge variety of everything. Best to drive, or walk 20 minutes. Openlate.
Steps away to this Chinese market that has some of the best fresh produce in Victoria as well as many convenience grocery items. Open days.
15 locals recommend
Fisgard Market Ltd
550 Fisgard StSteps away to this Chinese market that has some of the best fresh produce in Victoria as well as many convenience grocery items. Open days.
Walking distance to a good little grocer, surrounded by specialty artisan food shops. Bakeries,handmade cheeses, olive oils, produce. Open days.
71 locals recommend
Victoria Public Market at the Hudson
1701 Douglas StWalking distance to a good little grocer, surrounded by specialty artisan food shops. Bakeries,handmade cheeses, olive oils, produce. Open days.
Save-On-Foods
172 Wilson StParks & Nature
World famous Gardens.. a must see. Reserve afternoon tea while you are there.
254 locals recommend
Butchart Gardens
World famous Gardens.. a must see. Reserve afternoon tea while you are there.
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StChildrens Petting Zoo filled with baby animals and vey hands on. By donation. Fun for all.
47 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Children's Farm
815 Circle DrChildrens Petting Zoo filled with baby animals and vey hands on. By donation. Fun for all.
The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden
1964 Fairfield RdThe beautiful gardens right in the city.
Urban Hiking at its best through BC's beautiful forests around 2 lakes. Go swimming too or have a picnic.
109 locals recommend
Thetis Lake
Urban Hiking at its best through BC's beautiful forests around 2 lakes. Go swimming too or have a picnic.
Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StWillows Beach
EsplanadeArts & Culture
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StA beautiful museum.
Enjoy a free tour through BC's Parliament buildings in the capital city of Victoria.
218 locals recommend
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville StEnjoy a free tour through BC's Parliament buildings in the capital city of Victoria.
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
1040 Moss StBelfry Theatre
1291 Gladstone AveMcPherson Playhouse
3 Centennial SquareRoyal Theatre
805 Broughton StSightseeing
Government House
1401 Rockland AveTake a tour
Craigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan CrescentA real castle!
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
1461 Benvenuto AveVictoria Harbor
Wharf StreetWestbay Marine Village
453 Head StColourful houseboat community with fun outdoor music and restaurants on the docks.
255 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StColourful houseboat community with fun outdoor music and restaurants on the docks.
Church & State Wines - Victoria
1445 Benvenuto AveOgden Point Sundial
211 Dallas RdOne of the longest and loveliest pier walks 1/2 mile .
Sea Cider
2487 Mt St Michael RdFun place for lunch and a flight of ciders!