Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Discovery has the best donuts, and will steep you a delicious tea to keep you warm on a walk near the ocean! #local
104 locals recommend
Discovery Coffee
281 Menzies StDiscovery has the best donuts, and will steep you a delicious tea to keep you warm on a walk near the ocean! #local
Delicious brunch all day, between the Inner Harbour downtown action and the calm of the James Bay waterfront.
9 locals recommend
Floyd's diner James Bay
332 Menzies StDelicious brunch all day, between the Inner Harbour downtown action and the calm of the James Bay waterfront.
Great coffee shop, casual eatery or wine bar depending on the time of day! Great patio in sunny weather for people watching and views of St Anne's Academy.
33 locals recommend
Tre Fantastico
810 Humboldt StGreat coffee shop, casual eatery or wine bar depending on the time of day! Great patio in sunny weather for people watching and views of St Anne's Academy.
Good local (sea)food with a fantastic view of the Inner Harbour!
16 locals recommend
Blue Crab Seafood House
146 Kingston StGood local (sea)food with a fantastic view of the Inner Harbour!
Good local food and a fun atmosphere in the bar or on the covered patio.
66 locals recommend
10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney StGood local food and a fun atmosphere in the bar or on the covered patio.
Ebizo Japanese Restaurant Ltd
604 Broughton StBest sushi in Victoria!
The best pizza ever. No reservations (there is a wine bar next door and pub across the street while you wait). They also do takeout if you fancy a beach picnic!
145 locals recommend
Pizzeria Prima Strada
230 Cook StThe best pizza ever. No reservations (there is a wine bar next door and pub across the street while you wait). They also do takeout if you fancy a beach picnic!
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sharing plates and cocktails
Fathom
Foodie's delight with a nice lounge and patio
Drinks & Nightlife
Iconic Empress Hotel bar with yummy cocktails and a sweet view of the Inner Harbour!
23 locals recommend
Tea at The Empress
721 Government StIconic Empress Hotel bar with yummy cocktails and a sweet view of the Inner Harbour!
Citrus & Cane
Fun place for delicious cocktails before dinner elsewhere.
CRAFT Beer Market Victoria Harbour
Harbour front patio for beers and food in the sun 🌞
Sightseeing
Fisherman's Wharf is our most famous collection of house boats, with a water taxi stop and lots of fun food and shopping options. You may get to see seals too - but, don't feed them!
15 locals recommend
Victoria Harbour Ferry - Fisherman's Wharf Ferry Stop
12 Erie StFisherman's Wharf is our most famous collection of house boats, with a water taxi stop and lots of fun food and shopping options. You may get to see seals too - but, don't feed them!
Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StIconic Victoria hotel right in the harbour.
Take a walk out along the breakwater - see seals and cruise ships, and the beautiful Juan de Fuca Straight between us and Port Angeles.
Ogden Point & Breakwater Free Parking
Take a walk out along the breakwater - see seals and cruise ships, and the beautiful Juan de Fuca Straight between us and Port Angeles.
Parks & Nature
Peacocks, petting zoo, rose garden, cricket field, playgrounds, and pretty gardens! Take a picnic and spend the day.
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StPeacocks, petting zoo, rose garden, cricket field, playgrounds, and pretty gardens! Take a picnic and spend the day.
My favourite beach in Victoria - nice sand, a cute teahouse, playground, and great people watching.
170 locals recommend
Willows Beach
EsplanadeMy favourite beach in Victoria - nice sand, a cute teahouse, playground, and great people watching.
The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto AveArts & Culture
Good permanent exhibits with interactive displays on BC wildlife and environment, as well as interesting touring exhibits.
534 locals recommend
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StGood permanent exhibits with interactive displays on BC wildlife and environment, as well as interesting touring exhibits.
Essentials
Thrifty Foods
1495 Admirals RdLocal-first grocery store with a great bakery and deli.
Everything Else
Go for a drive along Dallas Rd/Beach Drive and end up at the Oak Bay Marina for fab views (you might see whales, seals and other wildlife). There is a coffee shop and restaurant on site. You can also rent kayaks here!
55 locals recommend
Oak Bay Marina
1327 Beach DrGo for a drive along Dallas Rd/Beach Drive and end up at the Oak Bay Marina for fab views (you might see whales, seals and other wildlife). There is a coffee shop and restaurant on site. You can also rent kayaks here!