Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
The Mint Restaurant
1414 Douglas StGreat Nepalese food
Ferris' Upstairs seafood & Oyster Bar
536 A Yates StIncredible food and drinks
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StWonderful Italian cuisine
Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & GuestHouses
308 Catherine StGreat pub, great beer
Canoe Brewpub
450 Swift StAwesome patio, great beer
Standard Pizza
1515 Cook StBest pizza in town. Pick up only
Great food and cocktails. No kids allowed though
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Veneto Bar Ristorante
1450 Douglas StGreat food and cocktails. No kids allowed though
Great food and cocktails. No kids though
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Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar
506 Fort StGreat food and cocktails. No kids though
Baan Thai Wok & Bar (Oak Bay)
2000 Cadboro Bay RdGreat Thai food
Shiki Sushi
1113 Blanshard StGreat sushi. Kids love this place
Italian Food Imports
1114 Blanshard StGreat sandwiches
Caffe Fantastico
965 Kings RdGreat coffee
Crust Bakery
730 Fort StGreat bakery
Wildfire Bakery
1517 Quadra StGreat bakery
Fol Epi
398 Harbour RdGreat bakery
Varsha Indian Kitchen
1600 Government StGreat Indian food
Sizzling Tandoor Downtown
637 Johnson StExcellent Indian food
J & J Wonton Noodle House
1012 Fort StBest Chinese food in Victoria
La Tana
3 Fan Tan AlyAuthentic Italian bakery and sandwich shop. Reminds me of Northern Italy
Fantastic breakfast spot. Take the kids and play ping pong downstairs for free.
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The Ruby on Douglas
3110 Douglas StFantastic breakfast spot. Take the kids and play ping pong downstairs for free.
Parks & Nature
Thetis Lake
Great fresh water swimming
Witty's Beach
Great beach and hiking trails for kids
Great hiking trails and superb view. Great for kids
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Ipharki yaseMount Douglas
4500 Cedar Hill RoadGreat hiking trails and superb view. Great for kids
Dallas Road
Dallas RoadScramble on the rocks along the beach. Kids love it
Gorge Road West
Gorge Road WestPeaceful walking trail along the Gorge
Great view of the city. Worth going both during the day and during the night. Amazing for sunsets
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Mount Tolmie
Great view of the city. Worth going both during the day and during the night. Amazing for sunsets
Shopping
Capital Iron
1900 Store StGreat store
Narrow alley full of interesting vendors. Reminds me of Beijing markets
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Fan Tan Alley
549 Fisgard StNarrow alley full of interesting vendors. Reminds me of Beijing markets
Arts & Culture
I-Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StKids love this museum
Entertainment & Activities
SilverCity Victoria
3130 Tillicum RdBiggest movie complex in Victoria
Essentials
Fairway Market
1521 McKenzie AveSave-On-Foods
3170 Tillicum RdLondon Drugs
911 Yates St