Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Locally roasted coffee and espresso as well as a rotating menu of soups, sandwiches, and other lunch items.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Picnic Too
1019 Fort StLocally roasted coffee and espresso as well as a rotating menu of soups, sandwiches, and other lunch items.
Vibrant, colourful cafe known for all-day breakfast & imaginative takes on Canadian comfort food.
106 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Fox Cafe
919 Fort StVibrant, colourful cafe known for all-day breakfast & imaginative takes on Canadian comfort food.
A a unique and quirky cafe with a variety of products committed to using fresh and ethically sourced ingredients to prepare menus from scratch.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Bubby Rose's Bakery & Cafe
1022 Cook StA a unique and quirky cafe with a variety of products committed to using fresh and ethically sourced ingredients to prepare menus from scratch.
Colourful dining room offering a range of Indian curries, tandoori dishes and house made breads.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Masala Bites
Colourful dining room offering a range of Indian curries, tandoori dishes and house made breads.
Colourful, low-key eatery offering typical Thai mains such as pad Thai and curry, plus lunch specials.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Sookjai Thai Restaurant
893 Fort StColourful, low-key eatery offering typical Thai mains such as pad Thai and curry, plus lunch specials.
Avalon Restaurant
1075 Fort StQuaint cafe for breakfast and lunch.
A vegan and vegetarian restaurant be that offers sustainable, organic cuisine to nourish and heal the body, mind and soul.
73 recommandé par les habitants
Be Love
1019 Blanshard StA vegan and vegetarian restaurant be that offers sustainable, organic cuisine to nourish and heal the body, mind and soul.
Unpretentious choice for salumi, wine & Italian-leaning meals, made from local ingredients.
36 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Brio
944 Fort StUnpretentious choice for salumi, wine & Italian-leaning meals, made from local ingredients.
Stylish, brick-lined eatery with Italian favourites like pizza and gnocchi, along with wine.
55 recommandé par les habitants
Fiamo Pizza & Wine Bar
515 Yates StStylish, brick-lined eatery with Italian favourites like pizza and gnocchi, along with wine.
Essentials
An upscale grocery store less than 5 minutes away with an excellent selection of foods. The Market also accommodates those with dietary restrictions.
185 recommandé par les habitants
Market On Yates
903 Yates StAn upscale grocery store less than 5 minutes away with an excellent selection of foods. The Market also accommodates those with dietary restrictions.
Shopping
London Drugs
911 Yates StAll of your amenities (and more) 3 blocks away.
This is perhaps the worst place to go... if you like shoes, but don't have the money. I can't help but go in every time I pass by.
Heart and Sole Shoes
1023 Fort StThis is perhaps the worst place to go... if you like shoes, but don't have the money. I can't help but go in every time I pass by.
Local store to find a wide selection of antique, country, contemporary, Mid-Century Modern and vintage furniture and collectables.
Charmaine's Past and Present Home Collections
1083 Fort StLocal store to find a wide selection of antique, country, contemporary, Mid-Century Modern and vintage furniture and collectables.
Everything Else
Medical
1120 Yates StWalk in medi-clinic, just in case.
A cheap alternative to other gyms in the area. If you don't mind spending the money, Orangetheory Fitness is (I would argue) is the best one hours workout you will ever have.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Vancouver Island YMCA/YWCA
851 Broughton StA cheap alternative to other gyms in the area. If you don't mind spending the money, Orangetheory Fitness is (I would argue) is the best one hours workout you will ever have.
Moksha Yoga Victoria is a form of hot yoga and is a unique yoga series that combines the precision of therapeutic yoga and the foundations of traditional yoga in a specially heated room.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Yoga Lab Victoria
1088 Fort StMoksha Yoga Victoria is a form of hot yoga and is a unique yoga series that combines the precision of therapeutic yoga and the foundations of traditional yoga in a specially heated room.
WetCleaner
1019 Cook StDrycleaning service.
Covet Fine Tailoring and Clothier
Tailoring service.
Monk Office
794 Fort StOffice supplies and Post Office.
The UPS Store
911 Yates StBusiness and shipping services.
Expedia CruiseShipCenters
911 Yates StTravel agency.
Arts & Culture
"Urban Rock Climber" — I have never been here, but hear it's an incredible experience.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Crag X Indoor Climbing Centre
769 Pandora Ave"Urban Rock Climber" — I have never been here, but hear it's an incredible experience.
Cineplex Odeon Victoria Cinemas
780 Yates StClose by movie theatre.
Sparrow Salon & Spa
1029 View StTreat yourself!
Drinks & Nightlife
Polished venue offering classic and creative cocktails, eclectic small plates and comfort grub.
48 recommandé par les habitants
Clive's Classic Lounge
740 Burdett AvePolished venue offering classic and creative cocktails, eclectic small plates and comfort grub.
Cash-only hillbilly bar at the Strathcona Hotel with peanut shells on the floor and hanging bras.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Big Bad Johns
919 Douglas StCash-only hillbilly bar at the Strathcona Hotel with peanut shells on the floor and hanging bras.
Multilevel, cricket-themed pub featuring craft drafts, varied grub & DJs in the Strathcona Hotel.
49 recommandé par les habitants
Sticky Wicket Pub
919 Douglas StreetMultilevel, cricket-themed pub featuring craft drafts, varied grub & DJs in the Strathcona Hotel.
Traditional Irish bar with 2 levels, live music, classic pub fare and many draft beers.
108 recommandé par les habitants
Irish Times Pub
1200 Government StTraditional Irish bar with 2 levels, live music, classic pub fare and many draft beers.
Vibrant watering hole with billiards, DJ events and a menu of burgers, sandwiches, pizza and snacks.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Yates Street Taphouse
759 Yates StVibrant watering hole with billiards, DJ events and a menu of burgers, sandwiches, pizza and snacks.
Hopping club featuring varied live bands, DJ nights & 90s dance parties, theatre and film.
35 recommandé par les habitants
Lucky Bar
517 Yates StHopping club featuring varied live bands, DJ nights & 90s dance parties, theatre and film.
A modern English pub, you can't help but melt into its warm surroundings and enjoy its acclaimed pub fare and classically, world sourced draft beers.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Smiths Bar & Restaurant
777 Courtney StA modern English pub, you can't help but melt into its warm surroundings and enjoy its acclaimed pub fare and classically, world sourced draft beers.
This is personally one of my favourite local pubs. Thee contemporary and casual ambiance is what makes this place so popular amongst locals. I urge you to check it out, have a drink and a bite to eat.
29 recommandé par les habitants
The Churchill
1140 Government StThis is personally one of my favourite local pubs. Thee contemporary and casual ambiance is what makes this place so popular amongst locals. I urge you to check it out, have a drink and a bite to eat.
Busy, modern brewpub offering house-made seasonal brews & bar eats, with a water-view patio.
157 recommandé par les habitants
Canoe Brewpub
450 Swift StBusy, modern brewpub offering house-made seasonal brews & bar eats, with a water-view patio.
Sightseeing
Beacon Hill Park is located along the shore of Juan de Fuca Strait. Highly recommended with woodland and shoreline trails, playing fields, a petting zoo tennis courts, ponds, and landscaped gardens.
503 recommandé par les habitants
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StBeacon Hill Park is located along the shore of Juan de Fuca Strait. Highly recommended with woodland and shoreline trails, playing fields, a petting zoo tennis courts, ponds, and landscaped gardens.
Craigdarroch Castle is a historic, Victorian-era Scottish Baronial mansion. It is designated a National Historic Site of Canada due to its landmark status.
234 recommandé par les habitants
Craigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan CrescentCraigdarroch Castle is a historic, Victorian-era Scottish Baronial mansion. It is designated a National Historic Site of Canada due to its landmark status.
One of the top tourist attractions on Vancouver Island, the Butchart Gardens are an internationally acclaimed floral display gardens, and National Historic Site of Canada.
388 recommandé par les habitants
The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto AveOne of the top tourist attractions on Vancouver Island, the Butchart Gardens are an internationally acclaimed floral display gardens, and National Historic Site of Canada.
The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is a public art museum dedicated to the celebration of art and inspiring audiences through exhibition, interpretation and stewardship of the collection.
111 recommandé par les habitants
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
1040 Moss StThe Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is a public art museum dedicated to the celebration of art and inspiring audiences through exhibition, interpretation and stewardship of the collection.
Unique marine destination offers food kiosks, unique shops and eco-tour adventures in the heart of the working harbour.
255 recommandé par les habitants
Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StUnique marine destination offers food kiosks, unique shops and eco-tour adventures in the heart of the working harbour.
Whale watching and marine wildlife experiences.
57 recommandé par les habitants
PRINCE OF WHALES Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures
812 Wharf StWhale watching and marine wildlife experiences.
Deep water port facility with walking and bike routes and incredible views of the breakwater.
60 recommandé par les habitants
Ogden Point Sundial
211 Dallas RdDeep water port facility with walking and bike routes and incredible views of the breakwater.
Gonzales Beach
Popular beach amongst locals.
The most accessible and a favourite beach among families and picnickers.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Durrance Lake
The most accessible and a favourite beach among families and picnickers.
Popular and accessible beach surrounded be scenic walking and/or hiking routes.
109 recommandé par les habitants
Thetis Lake
Popular and accessible beach surrounded be scenic walking and/or hiking routes.
One of my personal favourites, a beautiful, sandy beach.
89 recommandé par les habitants
Cadboro-Gyro Park
Sinclair RoadOne of my personal favourites, a beautiful, sandy beach.