Mark’s guidebook
Sightseeing
For a true west coast experience, head out to Mystic Beach. Check the local tides and try to time your visit for when the tides are "low" as you'll have better access to the whole beach.
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Mystic Beach
For a true west coast experience, head out to Mystic Beach. Check the local tides and try to time your visit for when the tides are "low" as you'll have better access to the whole beach.
One of Victoria's most iconic tourist destinations, this garden is open year round.
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Izithunzi zase-Butchart
800 Benvenuto AveOne of Victoria's most iconic tourist destinations, this garden is open year round.
In the summer, this is a popular swimming spot. The rest of the year, enjoy the scenic loop around the lake for a relaxing walk only 10 minutes from your stay.
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Thetis Lake
In the summer, this is a popular swimming spot. The rest of the year, enjoy the scenic loop around the lake for a relaxing walk only 10 minutes from your stay.
For one of the more "unique" options in Victoria, you and your friends can rent a hot tub boat and float around the inner harbour of Victoria. If you're wanting a more stationary hot tub, you have your own private tub right outside your front door!
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Hot Tub Boat Victoria
450 Swift StFor one of the more "unique" options in Victoria, you and your friends can rent a hot tub boat and float around the inner harbour of Victoria. If you're wanting a more stationary hot tub, you have your own private tub right outside your front door!
Breathe in the salty air on a guided tour around a variety of local favourite spots, including the inner harbour, Oak Bay, or take a half or full day guided tour to places such as the Discovery Islands. Stand up paddles boards (SUPs) are also available for rent here. It doesn't get much more west coast than this!
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Ocean River Sports
450 Swift StBreathe in the salty air on a guided tour around a variety of local favourite spots, including the inner harbour, Oak Bay, or take a half or full day guided tour to places such as the Discovery Islands. Stand up paddles boards (SUPs) are also available for rent here. It doesn't get much more west coast than this!
Cute boutiques, and a fun atmosphere make Lower Johnson (LoJo) a fun spot to stroll while window browsing and tasting delicious treats from an assortment of local cafes.
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Johnson Street
Johnson StreetCute boutiques, and a fun atmosphere make Lower Johnson (LoJo) a fun spot to stroll while window browsing and tasting delicious treats from an assortment of local cafes.
Food scene
Check out Noodle Fans for dinner, or Don Mee for some classic Dim Sum
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Victoria Chinatown
500 Fisgard StCheck out Noodle Fans for dinner, or Don Mee for some classic Dim Sum
The Esquimalt Farmer's Market operates out of Memorial Park every Thursday (just a few blocks up from us) from 430-730pm. In the summer you'll find it at Bullen Park. You'll find lots of local produce, hand made goods, and local food trucks.
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Esquimalt Farmers Market
1200 Park PlThe Esquimalt Farmer's Market operates out of Memorial Park every Thursday (just a few blocks up from us) from 430-730pm. In the summer you'll find it at Bullen Park. You'll find lots of local produce, hand made goods, and local food trucks.
One of the most popular local restaurants, make sure to make a reservation for a romantic night out - it tends to book up a week or two in advance.
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II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StOne of the most popular local restaurants, make sure to make a reservation for a romantic night out - it tends to book up a week or two in advance.
One of the best rated Indian restaurants in Victoria is only a few minutes from our home. Currently offering take out only, make sure you order ahead of time as they can be incredibly popular on weekend nights and the wait time for delivery can leave you very hungry!
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Spice Valley Indian Cuisine
1/2 Esquimalt RdOne of the best rated Indian restaurants in Victoria is only a few minutes from our home. Currently offering take out only, make sure you order ahead of time as they can be incredibly popular on weekend nights and the wait time for delivery can leave you very hungry!
Enjoy an evening cocktail on the patio under some patio heaters and soak in the view of the Empress and Parliament buildings lit up at night. One of the few restaurants in town with a view of the historic inner harbour.
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LURE Restaurant & Bar
100 Harbour RdEnjoy an evening cocktail on the patio under some patio heaters and soak in the view of the Empress and Parliament buildings lit up at night. One of the few restaurants in town with a view of the historic inner harbour.
One of Victoria's newest and most popular hang out spots, LGBTQ2S+ friendly, and an absolute MUST spot for Friday and Saturday night fun including live music and drag race competitions (including the occasional visit from RuPaul stars and local stars).
Friends of Dorothy - Victoria
537 Johnson StreetOne of Victoria's newest and most popular hang out spots, LGBTQ2S+ friendly, and an absolute MUST spot for Friday and Saturday night fun including live music and drag race competitions (including the occasional visit from RuPaul stars and local stars).
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Restaurants
Reservations are pretty key at most restaurants these days. Typically it's good to book at least 3 days in advance.
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Pickle Boat Pub Crawl
Best for groups of 4, but the boats are still fun to ride regardless of whether or not you do the official pub crawl.
https://victoriaharbourferry.com/tours-services/pickle-pub-crawl/