Guidebook for Victoria
Sightseeing
Just the other side of the ocean/freshwater lagoon- visit history at the historic fort.
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Fort Rodd Hill Road
Fort Rodd Hill RoadJust the other side of the ocean/freshwater lagoon- visit history at the historic fort.
Walk to the castle and gardens, cafe and even a library and recreation building- just 15 min forested trail walk!
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Royal Roads University
2005 Sooke RdWalk to the castle and gardens, cafe and even a library and recreation building- just 15 min forested trail walk!
Esquimalt Lagoon
Beautiful ocean/freshwater lagoon...walk to it
Built in 1908- one of two castles here on the island. Walk to it from your suite in 15 minutes via RRU trails
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I-Hatley Castle
2005 Sooke RdBuilt in 1908- one of two castles here on the island. Walk to it from your suite in 15 minutes via RRU trails
Hatley Castle- built in 1908- walk to it and its gardens from the suite in 15 mins via Royal Roads U trails
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Hatley Park National Historic Site
2005 Sooke RdHatley Castle- built in 1908- walk to it and its gardens from the suite in 15 mins via Royal Roads U trails
Essentials
Royal Bay Bakery
3337 Metchosin RdOrganic bakery/coffee/sandwich place
24 hour Thrifty's foods- even a nice organic section
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Thrifty Foods
1860 Island Hwy24 hour Thrifty's foods- even a nice organic section
Real Canadian Superstore
291 Cowichan WayGreat organic selection- plus a good sandwich and ice cream bar
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Red Barn Market
611 Brookside RdGreat organic selection- plus a good sandwich and ice cream bar
Food Scene
Habitat Cafe
University DriveCafe in building near Hatley castle- even serves beer and wine! Walk to it!
Great burgers! After 9pm- half price special!
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Bin 4 Burger Lounge
Great burgers! After 9pm- half price special!
Drinks & Nightlife
A pub with old timers and locals like going back to the 80's-- try the fish and chips!
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The Rose - neighbourhood public house
592 Ledsham RdA pub with old timers and locals like going back to the 80's-- try the fish and chips!
In an area of plenty of restaurants and shops- Darcy's is great for a bite and a beer
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Darcy's Pub
737 Goldstream AveIn an area of plenty of restaurants and shops- Darcy's is great for a bite and a beer
Only casino at this end of island- soon to be the Element Casino- as they are adding on
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Elements Casino
1708 Island HwyOnly casino at this end of island- soon to be the Element Casino- as they are adding on
Restaurant and bar- chain from vancouver
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Browns Socialhouse Langford
783 Goldstream AveRestaurant and bar- chain from vancouver
Shopping
Everything from Walmart to movies- find it here!
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Westshore Town Centre
2945 Jacklin RdEverything from Walmart to movies- find it here!
Everything Else
One of many golf courses - within a 10 min drive..
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Royal Colwood Golf Club
629 Goldstream AveOne of many golf courses - within a 10 min drive..
Cascadia Liquor - Colwood
2244 Sooke RdPrivate liquor store chain- open until 11pm every night- free ice :)
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy an obstacle course among the tree tops!
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WildPlay Element Parks Victoria
1767 Island HwyEnjoy an obstacle course among the tree tops!
Juan de Fuca Swimming Pool
1767 Island HwyWater slide and more...
Eagle Ridge Community Centre
1089 Langford PkwyLots to do here for the whole family!