Guidebook for Victoria
Essentials
BC Liquor Stores
1960 Foul Bay RdBC liquor store
Thrifty Foods
1495 Admirals RdNearest grocery store.
An amazing local family-run grocery store, this is the place to buy locally grown produce, artisan products, and their famous Mile-0 coffee - roasted in store.
14 locals recommend
Niagara Grocery
31 Erie StAn amazing local family-run grocery store, this is the place to buy locally grown produce, artisan products, and their famous Mile-0 coffee - roasted in store.
Everything Else
Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StFish and Chips, Fresh Seafood, Whale watching
Prestine Drycleaners
98 Burnside Rd WNearest drycleaner/laundromat.
Sightseeing
This is the start of the amazing Dallas Road seaside park, and the breakwater walkway that travels several hundred metres out into the ocean. Amazing views of the mountains across in Washington.
60 locals recommend
Ogden Point Sundial
211 Dallas RdThis is the start of the amazing Dallas Road seaside park, and the breakwater walkway that travels several hundred metres out into the ocean. Amazing views of the mountains across in Washington.
Victoria's most famous park, you can stroll for hours through manicured gardens, giant trees and landscaped ponds.
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StVictoria's most famous park, you can stroll for hours through manicured gardens, giant trees and landscaped ponds.
Food Scene
Delicious, healthy food served in their beautifully restored heritage house setting. Or grab a coffee from their cafe and enjoy the upstairs lounge or take it to go.
56 locals recommend
Nourish Kitchen & Cafe
225 Quebec StreetDelicious, healthy food served in their beautifully restored heritage house setting. Or grab a coffee from their cafe and enjoy the upstairs lounge or take it to go.
Simply put - the best view from any patio in Victoria. On a sunny day, this is the place to be after a nice walk along Dallas Road.
62 locals recommend
Breakwater Cafe . Bistro . Bar
199 Dallas RdSimply put - the best view from any patio in Victoria. On a sunny day, this is the place to be after a nice walk along Dallas Road.
In the heart of Cook Street Village, this is a great restaurant with all-day breakfast, a nice patio and a good selection of local beers.
42 locals recommend
Bubby's Kitchen
355 Cook StIn the heart of Cook Street Village, this is a great restaurant with all-day breakfast, a nice patio and a good selection of local beers.
A great local restaurant with Live Jazz on Mondays and Saturdays, and happy hour deals after 8pm.
36 locals recommend
Heron Rock Bistro
435 Simcoe StA great local restaurant with Live Jazz on Mondays and Saturdays, and happy hour deals after 8pm.
Tapa Bar
620 Trounce AlleyLively atmosphere serving up delicious tapas and daily drink specials.
The Pink Bicycle
1008 Blanshard StVictoria's most delicious gourmet burger joint!
Arts & Culture
A world class museum chronicling the history of BC, including First Nations history and artwork.
534 locals recommend
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StA world class museum chronicling the history of BC, including First Nations history and artwork.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a local's favourite with a great atmosphere and classic pub food.
37 locals recommend
Beagle Pub The
301 Cook StThis is a local's favourite with a great atmosphere and classic pub food.
Our favourite downtown pub with a huge selection of local craft beers and delicious pub food. Next door the Churchill specializes in delicious cocktails.
30 locals recommend
Garricks Head Pub
69 Bastion SquareOur favourite downtown pub with a huge selection of local craft beers and delicious pub food. Next door the Churchill specializes in delicious cocktails.
The Guild
1250 Wharf StGreat cocktail bar in a beautiful historic building.