Katie’s Guidebook
Coffee Shops
Great local coffee minutes away. Recently opened in new town square. Offers a bright space to grab a coffee, work or study in a wooden booth, or just stare out the large windows and let the time pass by!
https://www.esquimaltroasting.com/
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Esquimalt Roasting Company
505 Park PlGreat local coffee minutes away. Recently opened in new town square. Offers a bright space to grab a coffee, work or study in a wooden booth, or just stare out the large windows and let the time pass by!
https://www.esquimaltroasting.com/
Sightseeing
I-Saxe Point Park
Iphakamisa yeMacaulay Point
304 Clifton TerraceWillows Beach
EsplanadeBanfield Park
521 Craigflower RdI-Craigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan CrescentHighrock Park
Point Ellice House Museum and Gardens
2616 Pleasant StSelkirk Trestle
Galloping Goose TrailLocal Markets
Red Barn Market
611 Brookside RdJust a couple minutes down the road you will find the Esquimalt Market buzzing with children running around, lots of food trucks, local vendors and more.
https://www.esquimaltmarket.com/
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Esquimalt Farmers Market
1200 Park PlJust a couple minutes down the road you will find the Esquimalt Market buzzing with children running around, lots of food trucks, local vendors and more.
https://www.esquimaltmarket.com/
Moss Street Market
1330 Fairfield RdThis might be one of the most unique little markets in Victoria. There is a whole room dedicated to chocolate. The owners have put a ton of time into staging this beautiful space. You will find a baby grand piano (live pianist on most Thursday nights), a grandfather clock, multiple chandeliers from all corners of the world and so much more.
Lots of local vegetables, soaps, meats, cheeses, and deserts and a selection of other unique products as well.
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The Market Garden
810 Catherine StThis might be one of the most unique little markets in Victoria. There is a whole room dedicated to chocolate. The owners have put a ton of time into staging this beautiful space. You will find a baby grand piano (live pianist on most Thursday nights), a grandfather clock, multiple chandeliers from all corners of the world and so much more.
Lots of local vegetables, soaps, meats, cheeses, and deserts and a selection of other unique products as well.
Food scene
There are so many great restaurants in Victoria to visit. Here are a few that have great food, good vibes, and nice ambiance.
Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar
506 Fort StSpinnakers is Canada's first brewpub when it opened in 1984. Lots of people visit Spinnakers for their selection of beers, free pool upstairs and the spectacular view of the olympic mountains and the inner harbour.
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Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & GuestHouses
308 Catherine StSpinnakers is Canada's first brewpub when it opened in 1984. Lots of people visit Spinnakers for their selection of beers, free pool upstairs and the spectacular view of the olympic mountains and the inner harbour.
Boom + Batten Restaurant & Cafe
2 Paul Kane PlII Terrazzo
555 Johnson StFerris' Grill & Garden Patio
536 Yates StGreat seafood options.
Glo Restaurant + Lounge
2940 Jutland RdGreat restaurant with a really interesting menu. Very unique patio tucked away deep inside the restaurant, surrounded by pretty lights and old brick.
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Wind Cries Mary
45 Bastion SquareGreat restaurant with a really interesting menu. Very unique patio tucked away deep inside the restaurant, surrounded by pretty lights and old brick.
Spice Valley Indian Cuisine
1/2 Esquimalt RdFrench evening ritual that combines drinks, small plates and friends. Cheese and cured meats are usually key elements for a successful apéro. Often, l'apéro lasts long into the night and turns into dinner itself.
L' Apéro Wine and Cheese Bistro
1028 Blanshard StreetFrench evening ritual that combines drinks, small plates and friends. Cheese and cured meats are usually key elements for a successful apéro. Often, l'apéro lasts long into the night and turns into dinner itself.