Bernadetta's Guidebook
Food Scene
Sequoia Coffee
3582 Latoria BlvdWalking distance, enjoy a coffee and the ocean/mountain views.
Rhino Coffee House Langford
House Of Boateng Restaurant
2854 Peatt RdLiberty Kitchen Belmont
Pub food with a great vibe
Local fish and chips joints with pretty and brightly coloured float homes. Nearby a playground for children to enjoy.
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Iphakamisa Fisherman's Wharf
12 Erie StLocal fish and chips joints with pretty and brightly coloured float homes. Nearby a playground for children to enjoy.
Huge portions, well known for their breakfast options.
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Floyd's Diner
721 Station AveHuge portions, well known for their breakfast options.
Boom + Batten Restaurant & Cafe
2 Paul Kane PlSpinnakers Gastro Brewpub & GuestHouses
308 Catherine St10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney St10 Acres Commons
620 Humboldt StSix Mile Pub
494 Island HwyBig Wheel Burger
341 Cook StSightseeing
Wonderful walking trails and forest hikes. This is the site of XMen Xavier University film shootings.
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Royal Roads University
2005 Sooke RdWonderful walking trails and forest hikes. This is the site of XMen Xavier University film shootings.
Beach Food Fridays in the summer are a favorite for us. Great food truck options and if you get lucky you may get to enjoy some live entertainment. The views are spectacular and our kids love hunting for crabs along the beach.
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Esquimalt Lagoon
Beach Food Fridays in the summer are a favorite for us. Great food truck options and if you get lucky you may get to enjoy some live entertainment. The views are spectacular and our kids love hunting for crabs along the beach.
White sandy beaches make for the perfect family day trip. There are also trails and a substantial hike along the ocean. Also...we happened to get married here :)
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East Sooke Regional Park
6807 East Sooke RoadWhite sandy beaches make for the perfect family day trip. There are also trails and a substantial hike along the ocean. Also...we happened to get married here :)
Family fun time! Fantastic hikes along the lake and sandy beaches. You'll find paddle boards and swimming in the lake and lazy bums lounging around. There also happens to be a dog beach for dog lovers.
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Thetis Lake Regional Park
Family fun time! Fantastic hikes along the lake and sandy beaches. You'll find paddle boards and swimming in the lake and lazy bums lounging around. There also happens to be a dog beach for dog lovers.
There is a drive in nearby and a petting zoo in the ark itself. We also enjoy grabbing some lunch (or ice cream) from the drive in and walking over to the kids playground for a picnic. There are Public washrooms available here.
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Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StThere is a drive in nearby and a petting zoo in the ark itself. We also enjoy grabbing some lunch (or ice cream) from the drive in and walking over to the kids playground for a picnic. There are Public washrooms available here.
Matheson Lake Regional Park
Matheson Lake Park RoadFun day trip up island to an old growth forest that boasts some of the largest trees on the island. A great pit stop on your way to Tofino.
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I-Cathedral Grove
British Columbia 4Fun day trip up island to an old growth forest that boasts some of the largest trees on the island. A great pit stop on your way to Tofino.
Check out the Botanical Beach and avatar grove. Requires a car for a day drive. Hike amongst some of Vancouver Island’s largest trees and don’t forget to stop to see the tide pools and walk the trails along the ocean. A summer favourite.
Port Renfrew
Check out the Botanical Beach and avatar grove. Requires a car for a day drive. Hike amongst some of Vancouver Island’s largest trees and don’t forget to stop to see the tide pools and walk the trails along the ocean. A summer favourite.
A quick 7 minute walk from our home to this summer favourite spot. There’s a playground for children and beach walk to enjoy.
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Royal Bay Beachpark
3483 Metchosin RdA quick 7 minute walk from our home to this summer favourite spot. There’s a playground for children and beach walk to enjoy.
Great place to watch cruise ships come in. Olympic mountains and the ocean are magical on the breakwater walk. Don’t forget to snag a coffee and snack at the cafe first.
Ogden Point & Breakwater Parking
Great place to watch cruise ships come in. Olympic mountains and the ocean are magical on the breakwater walk. Don’t forget to snag a coffee and snack at the cafe first.
Gorgeous gardens with year round blooms to enjoy. The Christmas displays, outdoor ice skating and hot chocolate are must dos in December. There is an indoor Rose Carousel for kids to enjoy and outdoor ice cream shoppe in the summer. Dogs on leash are welcome!
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Izithunzi zase-Butchart
800 Benvenuto AveGorgeous gardens with year round blooms to enjoy. The Christmas displays, outdoor ice skating and hot chocolate are must dos in December. There is an indoor Rose Carousel for kids to enjoy and outdoor ice cream shoppe in the summer. Dogs on leash are welcome!
Lots of trails, a secret swimming hole with rope swing (ask us how to get there) and a campground that has a playground and kids bike pump track. Dog friendly.
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Goldstream Provincial Park
Finlayson Arm RoadLots of trails, a secret swimming hole with rope swing (ask us how to get there) and a campground that has a playground and kids bike pump track. Dog friendly.
Park at Tower Point to enjoy the trails and a lovely sandy beach. The tide goes out for an amazing long beach wander.
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Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park
Delgada RoadPark at Tower Point to enjoy the trails and a lovely sandy beach. The tide goes out for an amazing long beach wander.
Great trail that heads to the beach. Pass by sitting lady waterfall on your way. Dog friendly
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Witty's Lagoon
525 Witty Beach RdGreat trail that heads to the beach. Pass by sitting lady waterfall on your way. Dog friendly
Neighbourhoods
Vibrant coffee shops and restaurants near Beacon Hill Park and a large playground for children. Also close to the Ocean for a scenic stroll.
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Cook Street
Cook StreetVibrant coffee shops and restaurants near Beacon Hill Park and a large playground for children. Also close to the Ocean for a scenic stroll.
An easy to walk adventure through downtown with lots of local shops and restaurants to enjoy.
Downtown Victoria
An easy to walk adventure through downtown with lots of local shops and restaurants to enjoy.
Playgrounds and Splash Parks
Beckwith Park
857 Beckwith AveGlen Lake
Esquimalt Adventure Water Park
Iroquois Park
Cook Street Playground and Outdoor Fitness Circuit
Leonard StreetCst. Sarah Beckett Memorial Park
I-Cadboro-Gyro Park
Sinclair RoadBeacon Hill Park
100 Cook StWesthills Playground
James Bay Toddler Park
Montreal StreetJuan de Fuca Recreation Centre
1767 Island HwyCourthouse Playground
Other kid friendly activities
Jordie Lunn Bike Park
2990 Irwin RdVic West Skatepark
250 Esquimalt RdShaw Centre for the Salish Sea
9811 Seaport PlVictoria Bug Zoo
631 Courtney StI-Victoria Butterfly Gardens
1461 Benvenuto AveI-Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StLambrick Skate Park
Breweries
Moon Under Water Brewpub
350 Bay StPhillips Brewing & Malting
2000 Government StHoyne Brewing Company
2740 Bridge StreetDriftwood Brewery
836 Viewfield RoadYates Street Taphouse
759 Yates StWhistle Buoy Brewing Company
560 Johnson StSwans Brewpub
1601 Store StSpinnakers Gastro Brewpub & GuestHouses
308 Catherine StSooke Oceanside Brewery
5871-A Sooke RoadSooke Brewing Company
2057 Otter Point RdBad Dog Brewing Company
7861 Tugwell Rd