Guidebook for Victoria
Arts & Culture
“The Royal BC Museum is one of Canada's leading museums and research centres, a showcase of 550 million years of natural history and 9,000 years of human history in BC.”
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I-Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville St“The Royal BC Museum is one of Canada's leading museums and research centres, a showcase of 550 million years of natural history and 9,000 years of human history in BC.”
Sean Schuster Fine Art Gallery
1223 Fort St“Fine Art & Luxury Photography from around the world."
Food Scene
Great places around town to grab food
“Upmarket Japanese sushi bar also offering noodles & tempura in a modern space with tatami rooms.”
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Shizen Japanese Restaurant Inc
1706 Government St“Upmarket Japanese sushi bar also offering noodles & tempura in a modern space with tatami rooms.”
“Pasta dishes & other Italian staples served at this stalwart eatery with kitschy decor & live music.”
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Pagliacci's
1011 Broad St“Pasta dishes & other Italian staples served at this stalwart eatery with kitschy decor & live music.”
“Casual bar/eatery since 1997 with gourmet seafood & steak dishes, plus happy hours & a heated patio.”
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Nautical Nellies Steak & Seafood House
1001 Wharf St“Casual bar/eatery since 1997 with gourmet seafood & steak dishes, plus happy hours & a heated patio.”
“Scrumptious crepes, delicious french toast, refreshing mountains of fresh fruit or our defining egg dishes. You’ll find something to delight your taste buds!”
Cora
850 Douglas St“Scrumptious crepes, delicious french toast, refreshing mountains of fresh fruit or our defining egg dishes. You’ll find something to delight your taste buds!”
“Southeast Asian street food, made fresh for west-coast tastes.”
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Noodlebox
3749 Shelbourne St“Southeast Asian street food, made fresh for west-coast tastes.”
“An upscale casual dining restaurant. Sports, Bar, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch.”
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Browns Socialhouse Victoria BC
809 Douglas St“An upscale casual dining restaurant. Sports, Bar, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch.”
“Seasonal, counter-serve joint on the wharf since 1984 with old-school seafood bites & picnic tables.”
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Barb's Fish and Chips
1 Dallas Rd“Seasonal, counter-serve joint on the wharf since 1984 with old-school seafood bites & picnic tables.”
Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StHigh Tea
“Chocolates of all kinds, decadent chocolate fondues and chocolate gift ideas await you!”
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Chocolats Favoris
1010 Government St“Chocolates of all kinds, decadent chocolate fondues and chocolate gift ideas await you!”
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
766 Fort St"Best tacos & burritos in Victoria.”
“Easygoing bistro offering Spanish small plates including vegan & gluten-free items, with a full bar.”
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Tapa Bar
620 Trounce Alley“Easygoing bistro offering Spanish small plates including vegan & gluten-free items, with a full bar.”
“Long-running, old-fashioned Chinese institution offering dim sum & other Cantonese & Sichuan plates.”
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Don Mee
538 Fisgard St“Long-running, old-fashioned Chinese institution offering dim sum & other Cantonese & Sichuan plates.”
Drinks & Nightlife
“Scottish-style pub pouring whiskey & drafts in a storied space with kilt-clad servers & live music.”
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Bard & Banker
1022 Government St“Scottish-style pub pouring whiskey & drafts in a storied space with kilt-clad servers & live music.”
"Multilevel, cricket-themed pub featuring craft drafts, varied grub & DJs in the Strathcona Hotel.”
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Sticky Wicket Pub
919 Douglas Street"Multilevel, cricket-themed pub featuring craft drafts, varied grub & DJs in the Strathcona Hotel.”
"Traditional Irish bar with 2 levels, live music, classic pub fare & many draft beers."
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Irish Times Pub
1200 Government St"Traditional Irish bar with 2 levels, live music, classic pub fare & many draft beers."
Sightseeing
“Enveloping you in lush greens and colourful blooms, The Butchart Gardens is a must-see oasis, growing in Victoria, British Columbia for over 100 years.”
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Butchart Gardens
“Enveloping you in lush greens and colourful blooms, The Butchart Gardens is a must-see oasis, growing in Victoria, British Columbia for over 100 years.”
“With over 200 acres of park land, Beacon Hill Park is the crowning jewel in Victoria's park system. There are natural areas, manicured flower beds, footpaths and and many sports and play features for the whole family to enjoy.”
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Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook St“With over 200 acres of park land, Beacon Hill Park is the crowning jewel in Victoria's park system. There are natural areas, manicured flower beds, footpaths and and many sports and play features for the whole family to enjoy.”
“Our Edwardian estate is located on southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Enjoy our fascinating history, diversity, and our 565 oceanfront acres with an amazing view of the majestic Olympic Mountains in the USA.”
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Hatley Park National Historic Site
2005 Sooke Rd“Our Edwardian estate is located on southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Enjoy our fascinating history, diversity, and our 565 oceanfront acres with an amazing view of the majestic Olympic Mountains in the USA.”
“Built by coal baron Robert Dunsmuir during the reign of Queen Victoria and now a National Historic Site, Craigdarroch Castle has been meticulously restored, giving visitors a glimpse of privileged life in the 1890s.”
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I-Craigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan Crescent“Built by coal baron Robert Dunsmuir during the reign of Queen Victoria and now a National Historic Site, Craigdarroch Castle has been meticulously restored, giving visitors a glimpse of privileged life in the 1890s.”
“Located on Fisgard Street, between Government Street & Store Street, it's the oldest Chinatown in Canada and the 2nd oldest in North America.”
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Victoria Chinatown
500 Fisgard St“Located on Fisgard Street, between Government Street & Store Street, it's the oldest Chinatown in Canada and the 2nd oldest in North America.”
“Overlooking Victoria's majestic Inner Harbour, the Parliament Buildings are open to the public year-round. Visitors are invited to discover the architectural splendour of the Parliament Buildings and learn about British Columbia's Legislative Assembly.”
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Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville St“Overlooking Victoria's majestic Inner Harbour, the Parliament Buildings are open to the public year-round. Visitors are invited to discover the architectural splendour of the Parliament Buildings and learn about British Columbia's Legislative Assembly.”
“The Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC is conveniently located in the city centre and across from the Inner Harbour.”
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Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government St“The Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC is conveniently located in the city centre and across from the Inner Harbour.”
“The Victoria Bug Zoo opened its doors in 1997 and has been showing visitors of downtown Victoria our awe-inspiring bugs ever since. A visit to this must-see mini zoo offers an excellent opportunity to view and experience live tropical bugs from around the world.“
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Victoria Bug Zoo
631 Courtney St“The Victoria Bug Zoo opened its doors in 1997 and has been showing visitors of downtown Victoria our awe-inspiring bugs ever since. A visit to this must-see mini zoo offers an excellent opportunity to view and experience live tropical bugs from around the world.“
“Miniature-themed dioramas & displays representing historical times & fictional worlds.”
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Umhlaba Wokukhethwa
649 Humboldt St“Miniature-themed dioramas & displays representing historical times & fictional worlds.”
“Offering a unique opportunity for people of all ages to experience the beauty and curiosity of a tropical jungle up close.”
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I-Victoria Butterfly Gardens
1461 Benvenuto Ave“Offering a unique opportunity for people of all ages to experience the beauty and curiosity of a tropical jungle up close.”
“Market Square offers a wonderful shopping experience! If you're looking for local boutiques that offer one-of-a-kind merchandise, you've come to the right place.”
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Market Square
560 Johnson St“Market Square offers a wonderful shopping experience! If you're looking for local boutiques that offer one-of-a-kind merchandise, you've come to the right place.”
“Prince of Whales Whale Watching is the largest, safest and most reliable whale watching company with departures from Victoria, BC and Vancouver, BC."
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PRINCE OF WHALES Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures
812 Wharf St“Prince of Whales Whale Watching is the largest, safest and most reliable whale watching company with departures from Victoria, BC and Vancouver, BC."
Parks & Nature
“Just 17 kilometres from downtown Victoria, Goldstream Provincial Park lies amid the splendour of an old-growth temperate rain forest.”
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Goldstream Provincial Park
“Just 17 kilometres from downtown Victoria, Goldstream Provincial Park lies amid the splendour of an old-growth temperate rain forest.”
“Sombrio Beach is located at 96.4 km (1h 50 min) drive from Victoria. Sombrio Beach is known as a hidden gem for surfers and less crowded than Jordan River; more private and inviting too. Sombrio Beach is only a 15 minute hike from the parking lot.”
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Sombrio Beach Trailhead
“Sombrio Beach is located at 96.4 km (1h 50 min) drive from Victoria. Sombrio Beach is known as a hidden gem for surfers and less crowded than Jordan River; more private and inviting too. Sombrio Beach is only a 15 minute hike from the parking lot.”
“The Avatar Grove and “Canada’s Gnarliest Tree” was identified by Ancient Forest Alliance activists in December, 2009. This magnificent forest, within the traditional territory of the Pacheedaht First Nation, is located near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, British Columbia and was recently declared off limits to logging through a new Old-Growth Management Area in February, 2012.”
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Avatar Grove
“The Avatar Grove and “Canada’s Gnarliest Tree” was identified by Ancient Forest Alliance activists in December, 2009. This magnificent forest, within the traditional territory of the Pacheedaht First Nation, is located near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, British Columbia and was recently declared off limits to logging through a new Old-Growth Management Area in February, 2012.”
"Sooke Potholes Provincial Park is a popular destination along the Sooke River with a unique rock formation that was formed from the last ice-age millions of years ago. The park area has several trails along the river, close to the shoreline and others that are high above the rock pools.”
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Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
Sooke River Road"Sooke Potholes Provincial Park is a popular destination along the Sooke River with a unique rock formation that was formed from the last ice-age millions of years ago. The park area has several trails along the river, close to the shoreline and others that are high above the rock pools.”
“With over 200 acres of park land, Beacon Hill Park is the crowning jewel in Victoria's park system. There are natural areas, manicured flower beds, footpaths and and many sports and play features for the whole family to enjoy.”
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Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook St“With over 200 acres of park land, Beacon Hill Park is the crowning jewel in Victoria's park system. There are natural areas, manicured flower beds, footpaths and and many sports and play features for the whole family to enjoy.”
Essentials
“Locally owned and Family operated The Market Stores strives to deliver a wide variety of products to our customers.”
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Market On Yates
903 Yates St“Locally owned and Family operated The Market Stores strives to deliver a wide variety of products to our customers.”
“Historic building with local vendors offering gourmet foods, handcrafted goods & live entertainment.”
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I-Victoria Public Market kwi-Hudson
1701 Douglas St“Historic building with local vendors offering gourmet foods, handcrafted goods & live entertainment.”