Guidebook for Victoria
Arts & Culture
Belfry Theatre
1291 Gladstone AveGreat theatre space with a main stage and studio.
Local artists! Victoria is famous as a place where the artists live, even if they are usually selling in London, Montreal or Chicago. This is but one of Victoria's many galleries.
She Said Gallery
2000 Fernwood RdLocal artists! Victoria is famous as a place where the artists live, even if they are usually selling in London, Montreal or Chicago. This is but one of Victoria's many galleries.
Food Scene
A "small plate" venue that offers taste treats from one of Victoria's top restauranteurs. Order a table of samplers and enjoy the pre/post theatre vibe! Recommended wine: Burrowing Owl.
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1307 Gladstone AveA "small plate" venue that offers taste treats from one of Victoria's top restauranteurs. Order a table of samplers and enjoy the pre/post theatre vibe! Recommended wine: Burrowing Owl.
Essentials
Local and imported specialty items, perfect for short stay cooking.
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Aubergine Specialty Foods
1308 Gladstone AveLocal and imported specialty items, perfect for short stay cooking.
Thrifty Foods
1580 Hillside AveFairway Market
1521 McKenzie AveLocal and international wines & beers. Some prices are slightly higher than the BC Liquor Store inventory--but private stores can carry special items created in smaller batches. Worth a check!
Cascadia Fine Wine Ale & Spirits
2670 Fifth StreetLocal and international wines & beers. Some prices are slightly higher than the BC Liquor Store inventory--but private stores can carry special items created in smaller batches. Worth a check!
Shopping
Bolen's Books is huge, diverse collection of new books, games, etc. It is beautifully appointed and designed by art nouveau expert Ernest Marza.
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Koffi
1441 Haultain StBolen's Books is huge, diverse collection of new books, games, etc. It is beautifully appointed and designed by art nouveau expert Ernest Marza.
Boutique with local treasure from soaps to woven art--well worth a look! Recent guests were delighted with the chance to add to their collectibles with locally crafted artisan gifts.
Picot
Boutique with local treasure from soaps to woven art--well worth a look! Recent guests were delighted with the chance to add to their collectibles with locally crafted artisan gifts.
Can a large bookstore in a shopping mall be beautiful? Yep.
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Bolen Books
1644 Hillside AveCan a large bookstore in a shopping mall be beautiful? Yep.
Everything Else
Rcket spors, a gym, a local art gallery, and a fabulous 60 minute walking trail around one of Victoria's many golf courses--just 15-20 minutes from Oaklands 8.
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Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
3220 Cedar Hill RdRcket spors, a gym, a local art gallery, and a fabulous 60 minute walking trail around one of Victoria's many golf courses--just 15-20 minutes from Oaklands 8.