Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
West Coast cuisine, moderate price, $12 - $20 entres, casual atmosphere. Expect to wait at busy dining times
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Bubby's Kitchen
355 Cook StWest Coast cuisine, moderate price, $12 - $20 entres, casual atmosphere. Expect to wait at busy dining times
Casual Greek dining with menu pricing from $5 - $20. The food is good, staff friendly. We have never been disappointed here. The soups are delicious !
The Village Taverna
1075 Pendergast StCasual Greek dining with menu pricing from $5 - $20. The food is good, staff friendly. We have never been disappointed here. The soups are delicious !
Everyone needs a coffee or tea and baked "treat". Everything Starbucks. Open by 6:00AM
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Starbucks
320 Cook StEveryone needs a coffee or tea and baked "treat". Everything Starbucks. Open by 6:00AM
In case Starbucks is not your coffee house of choice. Everything Starbucks offer but somehow the atmosphere feels a little different. Less of a 'buzz' and slower pace ?
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Moka House Coffee
345 Cook StIn case Starbucks is not your coffee house of choice. Everything Starbucks offer but somehow the atmosphere feels a little different. Less of a 'buzz' and slower pace ?
Guests have recommended this Greek Restaurant to us. It is on our list but we haven't gotten to it yet. There are so many good places to eat in Victoria.
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Ithaka Greek Restaurant
716 Burdett AveGuests have recommended this Greek Restaurant to us. It is on our list but we haven't gotten to it yet. There are so many good places to eat in Victoria.
This place is only at 10 minute walk and Fairfield Fish & Chips is one of Victoria's best. Quality fish & chips it is pretty much a "take out" source although they have maybe half a dozen seats. It's only about 5 minutes from our home and we are not strangers here. By the Way - - they close at 7:30PM.
Fairfield Fish & Chips
1275 Fairfield RdThis place is only at 10 minute walk and Fairfield Fish & Chips is one of Victoria's best. Quality fish & chips it is pretty much a "take out" source although they have maybe half a dozen seats. It's only about 5 minutes from our home and we are not strangers here. By the Way - - they close at 7:30PM.
Pasta has been the specialty of the Old Spaghetti Factory for a long time and they do it right for families. Always busy, near the Inner Harbour. $10 - $20
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The Old Spaghetti Factory
703 Douglas StPasta has been the specialty of the Old Spaghetti Factory for a long time and they do it right for families. Always busy, near the Inner Harbour. $10 - $20
The Grill & Garden Patio has a more casual burger and seafood menu. At Ferris Oyster Bar (upstairs) the menu is more upscale.
A favorite of ours for seafood. Always excellent whether in the Grill or Upstairs.
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Ferris' Grill & Garden Patio
536 Yates StThe Grill & Garden Patio has a more casual burger and seafood menu. At Ferris Oyster Bar (upstairs) the menu is more upscale.
A favorite of ours for seafood. Always excellent whether in the Grill or Upstairs.
OLO Restaurant t 509 Fisgard St in Chinatown is a small upscale restaurant featuring locally sourced foods. The food is excellent, with a menu that changes frequently depending on what is available. Somewhat up-scale it's not really a family restaurant. We've always found the food and service excellent.
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OLO Restaurant
509 Fisgard StOLO Restaurant t 509 Fisgard St in Chinatown is a small upscale restaurant featuring locally sourced foods. The food is excellent, with a menu that changes frequently depending on what is available. Somewhat up-scale it's not really a family restaurant. We've always found the food and service excellent.
Drinks & Nightlife
A popular and busy neighbourhood pub. Tuesday nite wing special, and daily appetizer specials 2:00 - 4:00. Sunday Brunch 11:00AM - 2:00PM. Good food, good beers.
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Beagle Pub The
301 Cook StA popular and busy neighbourhood pub. Tuesday nite wing special, and daily appetizer specials 2:00 - 4:00. Sunday Brunch 11:00AM - 2:00PM. Good food, good beers.
A neighbourhood pub about a 15 - 20 minute walk from the condo. A basic "local" serving daily specials after 5:00PM. They have a $7.00 wing night on Wednesdays. You might see us there for wings !
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Ross Bay Pub
1516 Fairfield Road #7A neighbourhood pub about a 15 - 20 minute walk from the condo. A basic "local" serving daily specials after 5:00PM. They have a $7.00 wing night on Wednesdays. You might see us there for wings !
A more downtown watering spot geared towards the younger under 35 crowd. Busy place at night but a friendly bunch.
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Yates Street Taphouse
759 Yates StA more downtown watering spot geared towards the younger under 35 crowd. Busy place at night but a friendly bunch.
A local brewery with one of the best patios in Victoria. Be there by 1:00 if you want patio seating. They offer a wide variety of their own craft brewed beers.
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Canoe Brewpub
450 Swift StA local brewery with one of the best patios in Victoria. Be there by 1:00 if you want patio seating. They offer a wide variety of their own craft brewed beers.
Sightseeing
Starting from the Inner Harbour there is a pathway along the shoreline to the Ogden Point cruise ship terminal and on to Dallas Road past Cook Street to just beyond the Ross Bay Cemetary, near the Ross Bay Pub.
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Inner-Harbour Pathway
Inner-Harbour PathwayStarting from the Inner Harbour there is a pathway along the shoreline to the Ogden Point cruise ship terminal and on to Dallas Road past Cook Street to just beyond the Ross Bay Cemetary, near the Ross Bay Pub.
A Point of Interest, a Neighbourhood, and everything else. Lots of interesting shops, restaurants, and nooks and crannies from Chinatown on Fisgard St at Government St to the Inner Harbour along Wharf & Government Streets.
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Downtown
A Point of Interest, a Neighbourhood, and everything else. Lots of interesting shops, restaurants, and nooks and crannies from Chinatown on Fisgard St at Government St to the Inner Harbour along Wharf & Government Streets.
It's a fun way to see Victoria from a different perspective. Tours around the harbour and up "the Gorge" as well as what is known as the "Pickled Pub Tour". Up to 10 stops for appetizers and 'bevvies' at pubs, most of which permit minors.
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Victoria Harbor
12 Wharf StIt's a fun way to see Victoria from a different perspective. Tours around the harbour and up "the Gorge" as well as what is known as the "Pickled Pub Tour". Up to 10 stops for appetizers and 'bevvies' at pubs, most of which permit minors.
This National Historic Site built between 1887 and 1890 is 25,000 square feet of architectural detail including 32 stained glass windows. It was build by coal baron Robert Dunsmuir. It should be one of your "must sees" while in Victoria
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I-Craigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan CrescentThis National Historic Site built between 1887 and 1890 is 25,000 square feet of architectural detail including 32 stained glass windows. It was build by coal baron Robert Dunsmuir. It should be one of your "must sees" while in Victoria
Limited to 100 persons tours of Government House are conducted only on one Saturday of each month at 10:00AM and 11:00AM
If you are lucky enough to be in Victoria on the right Saturday it is a worthwhile visit. Check the website or phone to see if you are in luck.
http://www.ltgov.bc.ca/
Phone: 250-387-2080
Email: ghinfo@gov.bc.ca
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Government House
1401 Rockland AveLimited to 100 persons tours of Government House are conducted only on one Saturday of each month at 10:00AM and 11:00AM
If you are lucky enough to be in Victoria on the right Saturday it is a worthwhile visit. Check the website or phone to see if you are in luck.
http://www.ltgov.bc.ca/
Phone: 250-387-2080
Email: ghinfo@gov.bc.ca
Parks & Nature
Probably the crown jewel of parks in the entire Victoria region. It's been a park for 60 years that I remember since my first visit there.
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Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StProbably the crown jewel of parks in the entire Victoria region. It's been a park for 60 years that I remember since my first visit there.
Gardens developed over a hundred years ago in an abandoned quary and now world famous. Well worth the drive and expect to be here a couple hours if you rush. Three or four hours might be a more appropriate time. Restaurants and shopping available.
Transit available from a stop at Douglas and Pandora or drive North on Highway 17 (Blanshard Street) towards BC Ferries at Schwartz Bay. You will see signage for the Gardens
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Butchart Gardens
Gardens developed over a hundred years ago in an abandoned quary and now world famous. Well worth the drive and expect to be here a couple hours if you rush. Three or four hours might be a more appropriate time. Restaurants and shopping available.
Transit available from a stop at Douglas and Pandora or drive North on Highway 17 (Blanshard Street) towards BC Ferries at Schwartz Bay. You will see signage for the Gardens
Mount Douglas Park, in the city, offers easy hiking trails
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I-Mount Douglas
4500 Cedar Hill RdMount Douglas Park, in the city, offers easy hiking trails
Essentials
The neighbourhood independent grocery store. Produce, meats, groceries, and baked goods. Weekdays 9:00AM - 5;00PM, weekends, 10:00 - 5:00. CASH or debit card only.
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Oxford Foods
271 Cook StThe neighbourhood independent grocery store. Produce, meats, groceries, and baked goods. Weekdays 9:00AM - 5;00PM, weekends, 10:00 - 5:00. CASH or debit card only.
A larger full service independent grocer. Excellent meat department, in-house bakery, produce, dairy, hot & cold deli.
We shop here often for their competitive pricing.
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Market On Yates
903 Yates StA larger full service independent grocer. Excellent meat department, in-house bakery, produce, dairy, hot & cold deli.
We shop here often for their competitive pricing.
Shopping
Looking for antiques ? Fort Street from Cook Street, all the way to downtown at Douglas Street is often called Antique Alley. Furniture, silverware, crystal, or rugs ? You'll find it in one of the many antique shops.
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Fort Street
Fort StreetLooking for antiques ? Fort Street from Cook Street, all the way to downtown at Douglas Street is often called Antique Alley. Furniture, silverware, crystal, or rugs ? You'll find it in one of the many antique shops.