Guidebook for Victoria

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Guidebook for Victoria

Arts & Culture

Great theatre space with a main stage and studio.
61 locals recommend
Belfry Theatre
1291 Gladstone Ave
61 locals recommend
Great theatre space with a main stage and studio.
Local artists! Victoria is famous as a place where the artists live, even if they are usually selling in London, Montreal or Chicago. This is but one of Victoria's many galleries.
She Said Gallery
2000 Fernwood Rd
Local artists! Victoria is famous as a place where the artists live, even if they are usually selling in London, Montreal or Chicago. This is but one of Victoria's many galleries.

Food Scene

A "small plate" venue that offers taste treats from one of Victoria's top restauranteurs. Order a table of samplers and enjoy the pre/post theatre vibe! Recommended wine: Burrowing Owl.
96 locals recommend
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1307 Gladstone Ave
96 locals recommend
A "small plate" venue that offers taste treats from one of Victoria's top restauranteurs. Order a table of samplers and enjoy the pre/post theatre vibe! Recommended wine: Burrowing Owl.

Essentials

Local and imported specialty items, perfect for short stay cooking.
13 locals recommend
Aubergine Specialty Foods
1308 Gladstone Ave
13 locals recommend
Local and imported specialty items, perfect for short stay cooking.
138 locals recommend
Thrifty Foods
1580 Hillside Ave
138 locals recommend
100 locals recommend
Fairway Market
1521 McKenzie Ave
100 locals recommend
Local and international wines & beers. Some prices are slightly higher than the BC Liquor Store inventory--but private stores can carry special items created in smaller batches. Worth a check!
Cascadia Fine Wine Ale & Spirits
2670 Fifth Street
Local and international wines & beers. Some prices are slightly higher than the BC Liquor Store inventory--but private stores can carry special items created in smaller batches. Worth a check!

Shopping

Bolen's Books is huge, diverse collection of new books, games, etc. It is beautifully appointed and designed by art nouveau expert Ernest Marza.
28 locals recommend
Koffi
1441 Haultain St
28 locals recommend
Bolen's Books is huge, diverse collection of new books, games, etc. It is beautifully appointed and designed by art nouveau expert Ernest Marza.
Boutique with local treasure from soaps to woven art--well worth a look! Recent guests were delighted with the chance to add to their collectibles with locally crafted artisan gifts.
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Boutique with local treasure from soaps to woven art--well worth a look! Recent guests were delighted with the chance to add to their collectibles with locally crafted artisan gifts.
Can a large bookstore in a shopping mall be beautiful? Yep.
7 locals recommend
Bolen Books
1644 Hillside Ave
7 locals recommend
Can a large bookstore in a shopping mall be beautiful? Yep.

Everything Else

Rcket spors, a gym, a local art gallery, and a fabulous 60 minute walking trail around one of Victoria's many golf courses--just 15-20 minutes from Oaklands 8.
14 locals recommend
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
3220 Cedar Hill Rd
14 locals recommend
Rcket spors, a gym, a local art gallery, and a fabulous 60 minute walking trail around one of Victoria's many golf courses--just 15-20 minutes from Oaklands 8.