Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Hands down best restraurant in town. Same block as the condo. Local tip - they don't take reservations so put your name on the list around 5:30/6pm, then go for a walk or a drink and come back when your table is ready.
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Brasserie L'Ecole
1715 Government StHands down best restraurant in town. Same block as the condo. Local tip - they don't take reservations so put your name on the list around 5:30/6pm, then go for a walk or a drink and come back when your table is ready.
Great pastas - old town courtyard dining. A Victoria classic.
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II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StGreat pastas - old town courtyard dining. A Victoria classic.
A Victoria classic. A cozy but lively Italian restaurant. Arguably the best bread in town. The "Hemingway Short Story" is a local favorite. During lunch it less busy and they offer delicious bottomless soup and focaccia bread.
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Pagliacci's
1011 Broad StA Victoria classic. A cozy but lively Italian restaurant. Arguably the best bread in town. The "Hemingway Short Story" is a local favorite. During lunch it less busy and they offer delicious bottomless soup and focaccia bread.
Reasonably priced and delicious Vietnamese food.
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Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro
1684 Douglas StReasonably priced and delicious Vietnamese food.
Specializing in breakfast. Always a line up but worth it. One of the top brunch spots in Victoria.
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Jam Cafe
542 Herald StSpecializing in breakfast. Always a line up but worth it. One of the top brunch spots in Victoria.
The Salt & Pepper Fox
1812 Government StGourmet sandwiches.
Small coffee shop were many working locals frequent. Outstanding salads, soups, and sandwiches.
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Picnic
506 Fort StSmall coffee shop were many working locals frequent. Outstanding salads, soups, and sandwiches.
Bao
626 Fisgard StAsian fusion at its best.
Great for seafood. Upstairs has specialty oyster bar.
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Ferris' Grill & Garden Patio
536 Yates StGreat for seafood. Upstairs has specialty oyster bar.
Healthy, creative, vegetarian dishes. In response to local demand they came out with an outstanding cookbook featuring their most popular dishes. Try the "Monks Curry." Many great dessert options and smoothies.
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Rebar
50 Bastion SquareHealthy, creative, vegetarian dishes. In response to local demand they came out with an outstanding cookbook featuring their most popular dishes. Try the "Monks Curry." Many great dessert options and smoothies.
10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney StLocal farm to table food.
OLO Restaurant
509 Fisgard StSimple, stylish, great wine list.
Our favorite pizza place. Wood fire thin crust pizzas with seasonal ingredients. Great specials.
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Pizzeria Prima Strada
230 Cook StOur favorite pizza place. Wood fire thin crust pizzas with seasonal ingredients. Great specials.
Locals favorite sushi.Make sure to make a reservation because it is a popular.
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Ebizo Japanese Restaurant Ltd
604 Broughton StLocals favorite sushi.Make sure to make a reservation because it is a popular.
Started as a food truck in Tofino, Vancouver Island. Delicious and HUGE burritos.
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Tacofino
760 Pandora AveStarted as a food truck in Tofino, Vancouver Island. Delicious and HUGE burritos.
Delicious Japanese food - the chefs cook your meal right in front of you. Go for lunch.
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The Japanese Village Restaurant
734 Broughton StDelicious Japanese food - the chefs cook your meal right in front of you. Go for lunch.
Nubo Japanese Tapas
739 Pandora AveGreat lunch, sushi and tapas.
Fol Epi
398 Harbour RdFrench-style bakery. Artisanal breads and baked goods.
Diverse menu of Spanish inspired tapas - get the sangria!
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Tapa Bar
620 Trounce AlleyDiverse menu of Spanish inspired tapas - get the sangria!
Fantastic patio and good food menu - great view of the harbour.
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THE LOCAL
1205 Wharf StFantastic patio and good food menu - great view of the harbour.
Relaxed coffee shop, rustic setting and patio
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Union Pacific Coffee Shop
537 Herald StRelaxed coffee shop, rustic setting and patio
Delicious coffee, cool location next to Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown
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Bean Around The World
533 Fisgard StDelicious coffee, cool location next to Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown
Discovery Coffee
281 Menzies StRoaster and coffee shop
Hey Happy
560 Johnson StSnug coffee bar and pastries
Local artisans, farmers, butchers, bakers, cheese-makers, preservers, brewers, vintners, florists and restauranteurs. (Note: The Market is indoors)
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I-Victoria Public Market kwi-Hudson
1701 Douglas StLocal artisans, farmers, butchers, bakers, cheese-makers, preservers, brewers, vintners, florists and restauranteurs. (Note: The Market is indoors)
A quintessentially Victorian experience. Delicious tea served with scones, pastries, clotted cream, preserves, and sandwiches (with no crusts, of course). Fun and unique. Reservations recommended.
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Tea at The Empress
721 Government StA quintessentially Victorian experience. Delicious tea served with scones, pastries, clotted cream, preserves, and sandwiches (with no crusts, of course). Fun and unique. Reservations recommended.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rooftop dining. Charcoal grill restaurant, great atmosphere and cocktails.
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The Livet
804 Broughton StRooftop dining. Charcoal grill restaurant, great atmosphere and cocktails.
Our favourite brewery in Victoria! The Dark Matter stout will change your life.
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Hoyne Brewing Company
2740 Bridge StreetOur favourite brewery in Victoria! The Dark Matter stout will change your life.
Closest brewery to the condo. Great tasting room. Victoria staple.
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Phillips Tasting Room
2000 Government StClosest brewery to the condo. Great tasting room. Victoria staple.
Driftwood Brewery
836 Viewfield RoadGreat beer. Next door to Hoyne Brewery.
Moon Under Water Brewpub
350 Bay StPub food and good beer.
Classic and creative cocktails, comfort food.
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Clive's Classic Lounge
740 Burdett AveClassic and creative cocktails, comfort food.
Wicked cocktail list, cozy urban speakeasy.
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Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar
506 Fort StWicked cocktail list, cozy urban speakeasy.
The Drake Eatery
517 Pandora AveBest beer list in town - without question.
Irish Times Pub
1200 Government StCozy venue, live music every night, good food
Largest pub in Victoria (Scottish themed - think kilts), extensive beer list. Live music most nights.
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Bard & Banker
1022 Government StLargest pub in Victoria (Scottish themed - think kilts), extensive beer list. Live music most nights.
Canoe Brewpub
450 Swift StBest patio in town, right on the water, brewpub
Swans Wine & Beer Shop
514 Pandora AveGreat food menu and good drinks. Pub trivia every Wednesday starting around 8:30pm - reservations strongly recommended!
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Northern Quarter
1724 Douglas StGreat food menu and good drinks. Pub trivia every Wednesday starting around 8:30pm - reservations strongly recommended!
Delicious wines, a beautiful tasting room, and amazing views from the patio. $5 per tasting, usually waived with purchase of wine or spirits. Open Thursdays to Sundays from September to May, closed in January.
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Devine Distillery & Winery
6181B Old West Saanich RdDelicious wines, a beautiful tasting room, and amazing views from the patio. $5 per tasting, usually waived with purchase of wine or spirits. Open Thursdays to Sundays from September to May, closed in January.
A wonderful small winery along an old farm road in Victoria. There is a self-serve picnic station where you can select local cheese, charcuterie and bread to accompany a glass or bottle of wine to enjoy in their picnic area outside. Check website for hours.
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Symphony Vineyard
6409 Oldfield RdA wonderful small winery along an old farm road in Victoria. There is a self-serve picnic station where you can select local cheese, charcuterie and bread to accompany a glass or bottle of wine to enjoy in their picnic area outside. Check website for hours.
Essentials
Market On Yates
903 Yates StWhole Foods Market
3587 Blanshard StSave-On-Foods
172 Wilson StQuonley's Gifts & Grocery
1628 Government StSmall convenience store with household essentials
Shoppers Drug Mart
1212 Douglas StShopping
Vintage Spirits Liquor Store
653 Pandora AveRussell Books
747 Fort StLocal used and new bookstore. Local favourite.
Public Market from May 1 to September 30, Thursdays to Sundays from 11am to 4pm
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Bastion Square
60 Bastion SquarePublic Market from May 1 to September 30, Thursdays to Sundays from 11am to 4pm
Entertainment & Activities
Massive selection of board games and friendly staff who can explain the rules
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Interactivity Board Game Cafe
723 Yates StMassive selection of board games and friendly staff who can explain the rules
Escape Warriors
1111 Blanshard StUnique experience trying to use clues to solve the puzzle and escape within 1 hour
Parks & Nature
Massive park right in the city and children's petting zoo - kids love the goat runs!
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Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StMassive park right in the city and children's petting zoo - kids love the goat runs!
Insects, arachnids, and other live tropical bugs from around the world. All the animals are alive and in tanks.
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Victoria Bug Zoo
631 Courtney StInsects, arachnids, and other live tropical bugs from around the world. All the animals are alive and in tanks.
Sightseeing
Amazing collection of flowers and plants across 5 gardens and enormous grounds, a National Historic Site of Canada. A must for garden enthusiasts. During the summer, there are fireworks Saturday evenings, and during the winter holidays it features the 12 days of Christmas and an ice rink. Check the website for dates, times and prices.
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Butchart Gardens
Amazing collection of flowers and plants across 5 gardens and enormous grounds, a National Historic Site of Canada. A must for garden enthusiasts. During the summer, there are fireworks Saturday evenings, and during the winter holidays it features the 12 days of Christmas and an ice rink. Check the website for dates, times and prices.
Opulent parliament buildings with tours
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Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville StOpulent parliament buildings with tours