Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StBest Italian in the city, make sure you make a reservation!
Thai Lemongrass Restaurant
3838 Cadboro Bay RdAuthentic Thai food across from Cadboro Bay Beach
Township Coffee
4343 Tyndall Ave3 blocks from home
Great little Italian Deli that makes the best deli sandwiches for $5
6 locals recommend
Maria's Deli & European Imports
4080 Shelbourne StGreat little Italian Deli that makes the best deli sandwiches for $5
The Beach House Restaurant
5109 Cordova Bay RdGreat food with an outstanding view
The Village
4087 Shelbourne StGreat breakfast place in walking distance
Tim Hortons
739 McCallum RdHotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StWharf market
Barb's Fish & Chips is a must!
Check out all the float homes
Feed the seals
255 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StWharf market
Barb's Fish & Chips is a must!
Check out all the float homes
Feed the seals
Zambri's
820 Yates StOLO Restaurant
509 Fisgard StPagliacci's
1011 Broad StNautical Nellies Steak & Seafood House
1001 Wharf Stfish & chip shop that operates out of a shipping container in the inner harbor
163 locals recommend
Red Fish Blue Fish
1006 Wharf Stfish & chip shop that operates out of a shipping container in the inner harbor
Milestones
2401 Millstream Rdview of the inner harbor & parliament buildings
The Old Spaghetti Factory
703 Douglas StCafe Brio
944 Fort StBrasserie L'Ecole
1715 Government Stbest french restaurant
10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney StFoo Asian Street Food
769 Yates StBaan Thai Wok & Bar (Oak Bay)
2000 Cadboro Bay RdNourish Kitchen & Cafe
225 Quebec Streetcaters to gluten free & dairy free palates
Ferris' Grill & Garden Patio
536 Yates Stoysters
Be Love
1019 Blanshard Stgluten free
dairy free
vegan
Pizzeria Prima Strada
230 Cook Sthand made pizzas in a wood fired oven....yum!
Spanish tapas in a little shopping alley in downtown Victoria, not to be missed!
87 locals recommend
Tapa Bar
620 Trounce AlleySpanish tapas in a little shopping alley in downtown Victoria, not to be missed!
Bin 4 Burger Lounge
Best burgers!
Lot 1 Pasta Bar
815 Cloverdale AveBest hand made pasta
Big Wheel Burger
341 Cook StAmerican style burgers
Carbon neutral restaurant
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
2955 Phipps RdOrigin Gluten-Free Bakery
1525 Pandora Avegluten free
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
766 Fort Stmexican
Mucho Burrito Fresh Mexican Grill
1638 McKenzie AveNoodlebox
3749 Shelbourne StThe Mint Restaurant
1414 Douglas StNepalase!
mmmm momo's and thunder spaghetti
Jam Cafe
542 Herald Stbreakfast
Blue Fox Cafe
919 Fort StMust brunch while in Victoria
Shine Cafe
1324 Blanshard Stbreakfast
Ithaka Greek Restaurant
716 Burdett AveWing's Restaurant
90 Gorge Rd Wchinese
Lee's House Restaurant
3994 Shelbourne Stchinese
Phonomenal Vietnamese Cafe
3749 Shelbourne Stpho
Millos Restaurant
716 Burdett AveGreek with belly dancing on some nights
Shopping
Mt. Douglas Market
4101 Shelbourne StLocal market in walking distance through Lambrick Park
Fan Tan Alley
549 Fisgard StPart of Chinatown, little shops in a narrow alley
Mayfair Shopping Centre
3147 Douglas StHillside Shopping Centre
1644 Hillside AveUptown
3440 Saanich RdThe Bay Centre
1150 Douglas StMoss Street Market
1330 Fairfield RdJames Bay Market - Saturdays (May To Sept)
494 Superior StParks & Nature
Many different levels of trails all leading to the summit which has incredible views of all of Victoria
24 locals recommend
Mt Doug Lookout Point
Many different levels of trails all leading to the summit which has incredible views of all of Victoria
Amazing kids playground with zipline on a big sandy beach. Half the beach is off leash dog friendly
89 locals recommend
Cadboro-Gyro Park
Sinclair RoadAmazing kids playground with zipline on a big sandy beach. Half the beach is off leash dog friendly
Childrens petting zoo in the summer. See the baby goat stampede at 10 am and 4 pm
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook St Childrens petting zoo in the summer. See the baby goat stampede at 10 am and 4 pm
Willows Beach
EsplanadeThe Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden
1964 Fairfield RdThetis Lake Regional Park
Swimming spots and hiking tails
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary
3873 Swan Lake RdSaxe Point Park
Esquimalt Gorge Park
1070 Tillicum RdMount Tolmie Park
3492 Mayfair DrEntertainment & Activities
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
4100 Lambrick WaySwimming pool
Gym
Skate Park
Lambrick Park
4139 Torquay DrTennis courts
Basketball court
Baseball diamonds
Kids playground
Walking/running trail
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
1925 Blanshard StSports arena
Music venue
IMAX
675 Belleville StLandmark Cinemas 4 University Heights
3980 Shelbourne StEverything Else
University of Victoria
3800 Finnerty RoadSightseeing
Fireworks every Satin the summer.
12 days of Christmas and outdoor skating in December.
Something for every season.
254 locals recommend
Butchart Gardens
Fireworks every Satin the summer.
12 days of Christmas and outdoor skating in December.
Something for every season.
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
1461 Benvenuto AveParliament buildings. Check it out all light up at night.
218 locals recommend
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville St Parliament buildings. Check it out all light up at night.
Clover Point Park
1250 Dallas Rdwalk along the ocean at the Dallas Road off leash dog park
Craigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan CrescentVictoria Bug Zoo
631 Courtney StFort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS
603 Fort Rodd Hill RdGovernment House
1401 Rockland AveMiniature World
649 Humboldt StEmily Carr Drive
Emily Carr DriveEmily Carr's house (famous painter)
Hatley Park National Historic Site
2005 Sooke RdCastle where X-Men is filmed
Victoria's Chinatown
500 Fisgard StThunderbird Park
638 Douglas StMile Zero Monument
18 Douglas StBeacon Hill Children's Farm
815 Circle DrGate of Harmonious Interest
Fisgard StreetEntrance to Chinatown
Arts & Culture
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StThe Maritime Museum of British Columbia
744 Douglas StRoyal Theatre
805 Broughton StMcPherson Playhouse
3 Centennial SquareArt Gallery of Greater Victoria
1040 Moss StPoint Ellice House Museum and Gardens
2616 Pleasant StHelmcken House Pioneer Doctor's Residence
638 Douglas StBC Aviation Museum
1910 Norseman RdThe Bateman Gallery
470 Belleville St