Food scene - Close by
Here are some great food options that are 5 to 10 minute walk away.
If you like BBQ this is the place for you! It is only a 5-minute walk away and you will not be disappointed.
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Jones Bar-B-Que
1725 Cook StIf you like BBQ this is the place for you! It is only a 5-minute walk away and you will not be disappointed.
If you like Vegan food and drinks this is the place for you. It is run by a lovely local couple and the food and coffee are delicious. Brent and I are not Vegan but we love eating here. Fen Cafe is a 5-minute walk away.
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Fern Cafe and Bakery
1115 N Park StIf you like Vegan food and drinks this is the place for you. It is run by a lovely local couple and the food and coffee are delicious. Brent and I are not Vegan but we love eating here. Fen Cafe is a 5-minute walk away.
This is a great local ice cream spot. They serve some interesting flavours including alcoholic ice cream and have Vegan and Gluten-Free options too.
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Can Canteen (Cold Comfort Ice Cream)
1115 N Park StThis is a great local ice cream spot. They serve some interesting flavours including alcoholic ice cream and have Vegan and Gluten-Free options too.
This bakery is the best! Brent and I go every weekend and we have yet to find something we haven't loved. I recommend you go early as the items go fast.
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Patisserie Daniel
1729 Cook StThis bakery is the best! Brent and I go every weekend and we have yet to find something we haven't loved. I recommend you go early as the items go fast.
Best bagels in town! If you want a delicious fresh bagel this is the place for you. The best part is they are only a 7 minute walk away.
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Mount Royal Bagel
1115 N Park StBest bagels in town! If you want a delicious fresh bagel this is the place for you. The best part is they are only a 7 minute walk away.
If you like fried chicken you have to try Chicken 649. It is only 2 blocks away and is one of the best fried chicken spots in Victoria!
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Chicken 649
2224 Quadra StIf you like fried chicken you have to try Chicken 649. It is only 2 blocks away and is one of the best fried chicken spots in Victoria!
This is a great little coffee shop just down the road. You can get great coffees and they serve breakfast and lunch.
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Parsonage Cafe
1105 Caledonia AveThis is a great little coffee shop just down the road. You can get great coffees and they serve breakfast and lunch.
If you are looking for an unique upscale dining experience in an intimate setting this the restaurant for you! It is only a 10 minute walk away. It is a bit more expensive than the other places in my guidebook.
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1307 Gladstone AveIf you are looking for an unique upscale dining experience in an intimate setting this the restaurant for you! It is only a 10 minute walk away. It is a bit more expensive than the other places in my guidebook.
Biryani Palace has delicious and authentic Pakistani food. The couple that owns the restaurant are so nice and all the food is prepared fresh daily. I would recommend the Aloo Tikki Chaat, it is very flavourful and comes with a generous amount of sauce to dip in your Naan bread. The chicken 65 was also one of our favorites. Happy Eating!
Biryani Palace
Biryani Palace has delicious and authentic Pakistani food. The couple that owns the restaurant are so nice and all the food is prepared fresh daily. I would recommend the Aloo Tikki Chaat, it is very flavourful and comes with a generous amount of sauce to dip in your Naan bread. The chicken 65 was also one of our favorites. Happy Eating!
If you are staying awhile here is a great grocery store only a 8 minute walk away. They also deliver!
Save-On-Foods
If you are staying awhile here is a great grocery store only a 8 minute walk away. They also deliver!
Sightseeing
Here are some great activities you should experience while you are in Victoria. Best of all they are all free.
Beacon Hill Park is a beautiful park to walk around in with ponds, a rose garden, peacocks, ducks, and turtles. There is also a seasonal petting zoo from May to August.
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Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StBeacon Hill Park is a beautiful park to walk around in with ponds, a rose garden, peacocks, ducks, and turtles. There is also a seasonal petting zoo from May to August.
The Ogden Point Breakwater is a short walk along the water with stunning mountain views and a great little coffee shop to warm up in after.
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The Breakwater
The BreakwaterThe Ogden Point Breakwater is a short walk along the water with stunning mountain views and a great little coffee shop to warm up in after.
If you enjoy architecture this is a must see. You can go on free tours during the day and at night the building is lit up with thousands of lights.
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Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville StIf you enjoy architecture this is a must see. You can go on free tours during the day and at night the building is lit up with thousands of lights.
During the summer months Government street is a pedestrian only street. There are great restaurants, pubs, cafes, and ice cream shops to discover as well as buskers entertaining on the street.
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Government Street
Government StreetDuring the summer months Government street is a pedestrian only street. There are great restaurants, pubs, cafes, and ice cream shops to discover as well as buskers entertaining on the street.
Food scene
This is a must visit restaurant if you like spanish tapas. They have very tasty plates that are ready to share with friends. If you are a larger party make sure to make a reservation.
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Tapa Bar
620 Trounce AlleyThis is a must visit restaurant if you like spanish tapas. They have very tasty plates that are ready to share with friends. If you are a larger party make sure to make a reservation.
Great patio and view of the Gorge waterway. The food is similar to Earle's, Brown's, and Cactus Club. They do have a good happy hour between 2pm to 5pm. I recommend calling ahead to make a reservation and to confirm the happy hour.
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Glo Restaurant + Lounge
2940 Jutland RdGreat patio and view of the Gorge waterway. The food is similar to Earle's, Brown's, and Cactus Club. They do have a good happy hour between 2pm to 5pm. I recommend calling ahead to make a reservation and to confirm the happy hour.
If you love burgers, this is the place for you! Bin 4 has unique burgers and large sides. If you dine after 9pm your burger is half price if you order a drink. *if you go after 9pm we recommend you arrive at 8:40pm as they fill up fast for happy hour.
Bin 4 Burger Lounge
If you love burgers, this is the place for you! Bin 4 has unique burgers and large sides. If you dine after 9pm your burger is half price if you order a drink. *if you go after 9pm we recommend you arrive at 8:40pm as they fill up fast for happy hour.
Cool Experiences
If you like saunas and are looking for a unique experience with stunning views this is the spa for you! it is about $80 a person for a 3 hour experience. I recommend you book a month in advance as they are very popular.
HAVN Saunas
If you like saunas and are looking for a unique experience with stunning views this is the spa for you! it is about $80 a person for a 3 hour experience. I recommend you book a month in advance as they are very popular.
If you like hot tubs and want to get an up close look of the Gorge waterway this experience is for you. Best enjoyed with a fiend or two as the boat fits up to six people. This experience is 2 hours long.
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Hot Tub Boat Victoria
450 Swift StIf you like hot tubs and want to get an up close look of the Gorge waterway this experience is for you. Best enjoyed with a fiend or two as the boat fits up to six people. This experience is 2 hours long.
The Butchart Gardens is a group of floral display gardens in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, Canada, located near Victoria on Vancouver Island. The gardens receive over a million visitors each year. The gardens have been designated a National Historic Site of Canada. Price is varies depending on the time of year from $26 to $41.
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Izithunzi zase-Butchart
800 Benvenuto AveThe Butchart Gardens is a group of floral display gardens in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, Canada, located near Victoria on Vancouver Island. The gardens receive over a million visitors each year. The gardens have been designated a National Historic Site of Canada. Price is varies depending on the time of year from $26 to $41.
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Getting Around
There are a few ways you can get around the city. Personally we recommend you walk downtown as we are so close. If walking is not for you try taking the bus right outside our house on Cook St. You can find all you need to know on the BC Transit website, www.bctransit.com.