Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Heron Rock Bistro
435 Simcoe StGreat brunch.
Pagliacci's
1011 Broad StBest Italian
Pizzeria Prima Strada
230 Cook StGreat pizza, eat in to takeout
Fernwood Square
Fernwood RoadGreat family pub, Mexican cantina, Pizzeria, The Stage (classy resto/wine bar)
Fol Epi
398 Harbour RdAuthentic rustic baguettes and lunch deli / restaurant
Fry's Red Wheat Bread Bakery
416 Craigflower RdBest bakery!
Wildfire Bakery
1517 Quadra StGreat bakery, and small eaterie
Victoria Public Market at the Hudson
1701 Douglas StFood court.
Moka House Coffee
345 Cook StVibrant local coffee house.
Parks & Nature
Two kids parks, lake and gardens, nature trails, kids petting zoo (by donation)
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StTwo kids parks, lake and gardens, nature trails, kids petting zoo (by donation)
Moss Rock Park
Great viewpoint.
Gonzales Beach
Willows Beach
EsplanadeSightseeing
Dallas Road
Dallas RoadFabulous beach and views of Olympic Peninsula mountains.
Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StBeach Drive
Beach DriveDrive or bike Fairfield to Oak Bay hugging the coast
Essentials
Mother Nature's Market & Deli
240 Cook StCook St Liquor
304 Cook StGood wine selection.
Thrifty Foods
1580 Hillside AveBC Liquor Stores
1960 Foul Bay RdGreat for cheaper wine deals
Arts & Culture
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StVictoria's Chinatown
500 Fisgard StEntertainment & Activities
Beacon Hill Children's Farm
815 Circle DrFun for the kids
Drinks & Nightlife
The Livet
804 Broughton StModern urban bar and small bites.
10 Acres Kitchen
614 Humboldt StBusy Food and Bar close to the Empress, known as The Commons