Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Royal Bay Bakery
3337 Metchosin RdAlso has a a sandwich and coffee bar! Closed Sunday/Monday.
Tim Hortons
739 McCallum RdClassic Canadian Icon for doughnuts to coffee and more!
Grab a bite to eat, or a beer- at the cafe on campus while visiting Royal Roads-including Hatley Castle! Walk to Royal Roads via forested trail in just 15 mins!
Habitat Cafe
University DriveGrab a bite to eat, or a beer- at the cafe on campus while visiting Royal Roads-including Hatley Castle! Walk to Royal Roads via forested trail in just 15 mins!
Dairy Queen
2205 Sooke RdGrab a ice cream- or a bite to eat- at this fast food classic place!
Denny's
3100 Douglas StBreakfast all day- chain restaurant.
My Chosen Café
4492 Happy Valley RdGreat for any meal- one of our fav's to go to.
May Gold Village
701 Goldstream AveBuffet style Chinese food- lunch buffet is my fav
Turmeric Indian Cuisine
777 Goldstream AveThey make in house Naan bread this is yummy!
Browns Socialhouse Langford
783 Goldstream AveChain restaurant/pub- drink specials mid day.
Drinks & Nightlife
Darcy's Pub
737 Goldstream AveStep back into the 80's at this local pub- play a game of darts or pool- tucked away on a side street.
11 locals recommend
The Rose - neighbourhood public house
592 Ledsham RdStep back into the 80's at this local pub- play a game of darts or pool- tucked away on a side street.
Ma Miller's Pub
2903 Sooke Lake RdGreat pub all around- plus try some of the tasters- as they brew beer too!
22 locals recommend
Four Mile House Restaurant
199 Island HwyGreat pub all around- plus try some of the tasters- as they brew beer too!
The only one at this end of the Island- and only a 10 min drive from your suite!
31 locals recommend
Elements Casino
1708 Island HwyThe only one at this end of the Island- and only a 10 min drive from your suite!
Gorge side outdoor deck for summer seating- 10 min drive away- one of our older historic pubs. Menu has changed- so maybe look on line to see if menu suits...
36 locals recommend
Six Mile Pub
494 Island HwyGorge side outdoor deck for summer seating- 10 min drive away- one of our older historic pubs. Menu has changed- so maybe look on line to see if menu suits...
Parks & Nature
Walk to the beach or drive in 2 min. Beautiful!
Beach food Fri/Sat - 2 or 3 food trucks- plus live music in on the beach during the summer!
131 locals recommend
Esquimalt Lagoon
Walk to the beach or drive in 2 min. Beautiful!
Beach food Fri/Sat - 2 or 3 food trucks- plus live music in on the beach during the summer!
One of my fav's! Spectacular - walk down to the beach- past Sitting lady falls- great beach for tide - goes out far!
12 locals recommend
Witty's Lagoon Regional Park Nature House
4115 Metchosin RdOne of my fav's! Spectacular - walk down to the beach- past Sitting lady falls- great beach for tide - goes out far!
Huge recreation area- great for lake activities - lots of trails
98 locals recommend
Thetis Lake Regional Park
Huge recreation area- great for lake activities - lots of trails
Step back in time- see the Fort- walk to the lighthouse you see when visiting the beach! National park
110 locals recommend
Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS
603 Fort Rodd Hill RdStep back in time- see the Fort- walk to the lighthouse you see when visiting the beach! National park
See the salmon run in the fall- visit the nature house- walk to the waterfall.
242 locals recommend
Goldstream Provincial Park
See the salmon run in the fall- visit the nature house- walk to the waterfall.
Built in 1908- walk to it- on Royal Roads University grounds- just 15 mins away via forest trails
87 locals recommend
Hatley Castle
2005 Sooke RdBuilt in 1908- walk to it- on Royal Roads University grounds- just 15 mins away via forest trails
See locals jump from the cliffs into the 'pot holes' made by the crystal clear river- careful the depth can be hard to tell- as it is so clear! Local secret!
222 locals recommend
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
Sooke River RoadSee locals jump from the cliffs into the 'pot holes' made by the crystal clear river- careful the depth can be hard to tell- as it is so clear! Local secret!
Hatley Park National Historic Site
2005 Sooke RdWalk to the castle in 15 mins from your suite
New beach park- rent a paddle board- or the beach volley ball court- food truck in summer on Sunday- new park- still adding stuff...
18 locals recommend
Royal Bay Beachpark
3483 Metchosin RdNew beach park- rent a paddle board- or the beach volley ball court- food truck in summer on Sunday- new park- still adding stuff...
Essentials
Thrifty Foods
1860 Island HwyOpen 24 hrs- good organic selection
Lagoon Food Market
3337 Metchosin RdJust up the hill- good in a pinch- right next to the bakery!
Real Canadian Superstore
291 Cowichan WayAt the mall- big grocery store
Great organic selection- and awesome sandwich bar inside too! Lots of local and whole foods
79 locals recommend
Red Barn Market
611 Brookside RdGreat organic selection- and awesome sandwich bar inside too! Lots of local and whole foods
Shopping
Westshore Town Centre
2945 Jacklin RdEverything from restaurants, shopping to movies!
Arts & Culture
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville St4 floors- plan for at least 4 hours!
Entertainment & Activities
From swimming to ice rink- to golf and a velodrome and BMX track- find it all here- even the public library for recreation.
13 locals recommend
Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre
1767 Island HwyFrom swimming to ice rink- to golf and a velodrome and BMX track- find it all here- even the public library for recreation.
A local secret- walk to it from your suite- via Royal Roads trails- open late- drop in classes- plus great weight room and more! Right on campus.
Royal Roads University Recreation Centre
2005 Sooke RdA local secret- walk to it from your suite- via Royal Roads trails- open late- drop in classes- plus great weight room and more! Right on campus.
Tree top fun for the whole family- obstacle course among the trees
53 locals recommend
WildPlay Element Parks Victoria
1767 Island HwyTree top fun for the whole family- obstacle course among the trees