Guidebook for Victoria
Sightseeing
Visit the castle nestled within- just a 15 min walk via forested trail from the suite
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Royal Roads University
2005 Sooke RdVisit the castle nestled within- just a 15 min walk via forested trail from the suite
Historic lighthouse, museums and public events including a July 1st celebration, English Car affair and art and wine festival.
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Fort Rodd Hill Road
Fort Rodd Hill RoadHistoric lighthouse, museums and public events including a July 1st celebration, English Car affair and art and wine festival.
So quiet- no motor boats allowed. Steps away from the suite.
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Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary
So quiet- no motor boats allowed. Steps away from the suite.
Great 2 km long sand beach and fresh/saltwater lagoon. Walk to water's edge of the lagoon just behind the suite. Walk to the beach in 10 mins.
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Esquimalt Lagoon
Great 2 km long sand beach and fresh/saltwater lagoon. Walk to water's edge of the lagoon just behind the suite. Walk to the beach in 10 mins.
Great park! Beach, waterfall trail down to a beach that is shallow as locals 'skim board' with the mountains in the distance. One of my vary Fav's! Highly recommended!
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Witty's Lagoon Regional Park Nature House
4115 Metchosin RdGreat park! Beach, waterfall trail down to a beach that is shallow as locals 'skim board' with the mountains in the distance. One of my vary Fav's! Highly recommended!
See the salmon run in the fall, watch the bald eagles swoop down for a meal. Walk to the waterfall. Visit the nature house. Walk among the trees- bring a picnic!
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Goldstream Provincial Park
Finlayson Arm RoadSee the salmon run in the fall, watch the bald eagles swoop down for a meal. Walk to the waterfall. Visit the nature house. Walk among the trees- bring a picnic!
Everything Else
See the peacocks roaming around while you visit the themed gardens and castle.
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Hatley Park National Historic Site
2005 Sooke RdSee the peacocks roaming around while you visit the themed gardens and castle.
Great library. Right next to the pool with slide and kids zone.
Greater Victoria Public Library - Juan de Fuca Branch
1759 Island HwyGreat library. Right next to the pool with slide and kids zone.
Food Scene
Great bakery you can walk to- also with coffee and sandwich bar
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Royal Bay Bakery
3337 Metchosin RdGreat bakery you can walk to- also with coffee and sandwich bar
Right on the university campus- stop by for a bite when visiting the castle- maybe even have a glass of wine while there!
Habitat Cafe
University DriveRight on the university campus- stop by for a bite when visiting the castle- maybe even have a glass of wine while there!
One of our very favourites! Breakfast, lunch, dinner! Even has a bakery next door and take out pizza too!
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My Chosen Café
4492 Happy Valley RdOne of our very favourites! Breakfast, lunch, dinner! Even has a bakery next door and take out pizza too!
Royal Roads Cafe
1951 Sooke RdAlso has ice cream bar.
One of those classic style Mom and Pop diner's
Dairy Queen
2205 Sooke RdWho doesn't love ice cream
Local favorite- at night it becomes a romantic dinner- Jazz on select nights too..Just off Goldstream Ave in Langford - find a ton of restaurants there- just a 10 min drive...
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Evedar's Bistro
2829 Peatt RdLocal favorite- at night it becomes a romantic dinner- Jazz on select nights too..Just off Goldstream Ave in Langford - find a ton of restaurants there- just a 10 min drive...
Great take away pizza if you like pizza so loaded they are the weight of a small puppy! Try the house specials- pick up is 10% off- we take one down to the beach for picnic..
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Mad Greeks Pizza
703 Goldstream AveGreat take away pizza if you like pizza so loaded they are the weight of a small puppy! Try the house specials- pick up is 10% off- we take one down to the beach for picnic..
Essentials
Great for picking up a few things- right next to the bakery- no idea why the map shows a block away!
Lagoon Food Market
3337 Metchosin RdGreat for picking up a few things- right next to the bakery- no idea why the map shows a block away!
Organic foods and more- visit the lovely sandwich bar at the back of the store- great place to get ice cream!
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Red Barn Market
611 Brookside RdOrganic foods and more- visit the lovely sandwich bar at the back of the store- great place to get ice cream!
Open 24 hrs- also offers on line ordering and delivery for just $5
Located on Sooke rd just 8 mins drive time from the suite.
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Thrifty Foods
1860 Island HwyOpen 24 hrs- also offers on line ordering and delivery for just $5
Located on Sooke rd just 8 mins drive time from the suite.
Arts & Culture
Our property backs on to the art gallery- as you can see steps to the water's edge. Housed in a 1900's vacation home- a local secret spot- discover it for your self!
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Coast Collective
132-328 Heatherbell RdOur property backs on to the art gallery- as you can see steps to the water's edge. Housed in a 1900's vacation home- a local secret spot- discover it for your self!
Beautiful golf course- some golf here just for the spectacular mountain views. I hear they have a great lunch menu too!
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Olympic View Golf Club
643 Latoria RdBeautiful golf course- some golf here just for the spectacular mountain views. I hear they have a great lunch menu too!
One of the 6 golf courses within 10 mins from the suite- lovely course with local deer on the greens sometimes.
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Royal Colwood Golf Club
629 Goldstream AveOne of the 6 golf courses within 10 mins from the suite- lovely course with local deer on the greens sometimes.
Shoot a bucket of balls or play the course. Lovely country feel. Across from Witty's Lagoon Park too- just a 8 minute drive from the suite.
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Metchosin Golf & Country Club
4100 Metchosin RdShoot a bucket of balls or play the course. Lovely country feel. Across from Witty's Lagoon Park too- just a 8 minute drive from the suite.
Drinks & Nightlife
Right next to Dairy Queen but on the side street- easy to miss if not looking for it. Classic pub- local patrons- sorta like Cheers!
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The Rose - neighbourhood public house
592 Ledsham RdRight next to Dairy Queen but on the side street- easy to miss if not looking for it. Classic pub- local patrons- sorta like Cheers!
Entertainment & Activities
WildPlay Element Parks Victoria
1767 Island Hwy Tree top fun for the whole family
Located just a short drive away in Langford- City centre park- bowling alley, water feature, arena, miniature golf course, laser tag and more... Grab the Langford trolley( it's free)
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City Centre Park
1089 Langford PkwyLocated just a short drive away in Langford- City centre park- bowling alley, water feature, arena, miniature golf course, laser tag and more... Grab the Langford trolley( it's free)
Find a pool with waterslide, senior centre, park, golf, velodrome, huge library,ice skating and more just minutes away on the other side of the lagoon.
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Juan de Fuca Swimming Pool
1767 Island HwyFind a pool with waterslide, senior centre, park, golf, velodrome, huge library,ice skating and more just minutes away on the other side of the lagoon.