Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Apple Tree Restaurant
1501 Admirals RoadOpen early for breakfast!
Restaurant, pub, sports bar and brewery in one! Great food here, owner was a caterer. All patties and breads are made in house. Wings on special after 8 pm EVERY night (local secret). Prime Rib dinner on Sunday is delicious and filling! Weekend brunch served at 10 am. 10 minute walk from the house.
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Four Mile House Restaurant
199 Island HwyRestaurant, pub, sports bar and brewery in one! Great food here, owner was a caterer. All patties and breads are made in house. Wings on special after 8 pm EVERY night (local secret). Prime Rib dinner on Sunday is delicious and filling! Weekend brunch served at 10 am. 10 minute walk from the house.
Beautiful views and wicked Happy Hour special.
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Glo Restaurant + Lounge
2940 Jutland RdBeautiful views and wicked Happy Hour special.
Drinks & Nightlife
Capital Ballroom
858 Yates StGreat local inexpensive music here!
Sightseeing
World-renowned gardens that have a fireworks show Saturday nights in the summer. Well worth the drive or hit it on the way back to the ferry/airport.
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Butchart Gardens
World-renowned gardens that have a fireworks show Saturday nights in the summer. Well worth the drive or hit it on the way back to the ferry/airport.
I-Craigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan CrescentTake the tour. It's very interesting!
Parks & Nature
Walk or bike the E & N path to Thetis lake and enjoy the trails. Finish your hike with a dip in the lake.
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Thetis Lake
Walk or bike the E & N path to Thetis lake and enjoy the trails. Finish your hike with a dip in the lake.
Essentials
Thrifty Foods grocery store, liquor and pet stores here. Pharmacy, restaurants, nail salon, you name it! Steps from the house!
Admirals Walk Shopping Centre
Thrifty Foods grocery store, liquor and pet stores here. Pharmacy, restaurants, nail salon, you name it! Steps from the house!
Getting Around
The 24 and 25 leave from the bus stop right outside the Thrifty's toward the Pharmasave. Takes you right to downtown in 14 minutes. $2.50 one way or $5 for an all day pass. EASY PEASY.
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Thrifty Foods
1495 Admirals RdThe 24 and 25 leave from the bus stop right outside the Thrifty's toward the Pharmasave. Takes you right to downtown in 14 minutes. $2.50 one way or $5 for an all day pass. EASY PEASY.
There is a bus route right out front of Mac's that will take you downtown in under 15 minutes. #14 and #11 buses.
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Circle K
1515 Cook StThere is a bus route right out front of Mac's that will take you downtown in under 15 minutes. #14 and #11 buses.
Arts & Culture
I-Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StGreat live music shows such as Chicago and the Simon and Garfunkel tribute here.
Royal & McPherson Theatres Society
1005 Broad StGreat live music shows such as Chicago and the Simon and Garfunkel tribute here.