Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Rebar
50 Bastion SquareVegetarian/ vegan friendly menu
Great, original breakfast ideas and super spunky vibe!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Floyd's Diner
866 Yates StGreat, original breakfast ideas and super spunky vibe!
Insane line ups, but the food is well worth the wait. The trick is to arrive just before they open. You'll have less of a wait ;) Enjoy!
201 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jam Cafe
542 Herald StInsane line ups, but the food is well worth the wait. The trick is to arrive just before they open. You'll have less of a wait ;) Enjoy!
Same owners as the famous Red Fish/Blue Fish on the waterfront, but WAY less of a lineup!
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fishhook
805 Fort StSame owners as the famous Red Fish/Blue Fish on the waterfront, but WAY less of a lineup!
Farm to table restaurant. Supports and sustains local farms. Organic and oceanwise menu. Great vibes, great patio, great food. Make sure to make your reservation at the "10 acres commons" and ask for the patio.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney StFarm to table restaurant. Supports and sustains local farms. Organic and oceanwise menu. Great vibes, great patio, great food. Make sure to make your reservation at the "10 acres commons" and ask for the patio.
GREAT Indian food. Never too busy. Just one block up and across the street!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sizzling Tandoor Downtown
637 Johnson StGREAT Indian food. Never too busy. Just one block up and across the street!
A Victoria original. Delicious noodle dishes. Chill atmosphere. Take out or eat in.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Noodlebox
3749 Shelbourne StA Victoria original. Delicious noodle dishes. Chill atmosphere. Take out or eat in.
Kitchen is open late and (asian fusion) menu is delish. Lots of Gluten Free and Vegan options. Great for late night munchies!
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Mint Restaurant
1414 Douglas StKitchen is open late and (asian fusion) menu is delish. Lots of Gluten Free and Vegan options. Great for late night munchies!
Bean Around The World
533 Fisgard StGreat coffee and vibe.
Great quality sushi at a great price!
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nubo Japanese Tapas
739 Pandora AveGreat quality sushi at a great price!
El Furniture Warehouse
533 Yates St$5 everything!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great pub vibe. Rotating taps with local and international craft brews.
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Drake Eatery
517 Pandora AveGreat pub vibe. Rotating taps with local and international craft brews.
Drinks are a bit pricey here, but the live music is great. Look up the Ange Hehr band if you're in town when she's around.
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bard & Banker
1022 Government StDrinks are a bit pricey here, but the live music is great. Look up the Ange Hehr band if you're in town when she's around.
Canoe Brewpub
450 Swift StGreat patio, great food, live music.
Paparazzi is the local LGBTQ nightclub. It usually doesn't have much of a crowd until around or after 11, unless they're holding drag nights or other events. Check out their website.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paparazzi Night Club
642 Johnson StPaparazzi is the local LGBTQ nightclub. It usually doesn't have much of a crowd until around or after 11, unless they're holding drag nights or other events. Check out their website.
Upstairs Cabaret
15 Bastion SquareArrive early on weekends to grab a table. The lines start to build around 9/10. The normal flow of a night is to start out here, then up to Upstairs.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Darcy's Pub Downtown
1127 Wharf StArrive early on weekends to grab a table. The lines start to build around 9/10. The normal flow of a night is to start out here, then up to Upstairs.
Sightseeing
Parque Fisherman's Wharf
12 Erie StBeautiful views. Take a walk along the breakwater and soak it up!
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ogden Point Sundial
211 Dallas RdBeautiful views. Take a walk along the breakwater and soak it up!
Great, accessible walk for families, and an off-leash area for dogs.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dallas Road Waterfront Trail
Dallas Road Waterfront TrailGreat, accessible walk for families, and an off-leash area for dogs.
A less busy, but just as beautiful walk. You can take the trail to Spinnakers Brew Pub and have a nice lunch overlooking the water.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Songhees Walkway
Songhees WalkwayA less busy, but just as beautiful walk. You can take the trail to Spinnakers Brew Pub and have a nice lunch overlooking the water.
Great walk along the waterfront. On sunny days, you'll find local First Nation's art being sold, and buskers/ street entertainers.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Victoria Harbor
Wharf StreetGreat walk along the waterfront. On sunny days, you'll find local First Nation's art being sold, and buskers/ street entertainers.
Check out the Salt Spring Island Ales Brewery, the vineyards and the Salt Spring Island Cheese Goat Farm.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salt Spring Island
Check out the Salt Spring Island Ales Brewery, the vineyards and the Salt Spring Island Cheese Goat Farm.
Parks & Nature
Parque Mount Douglas
4500 Cedar Hill RoadThis hike can be a little steep at the top and may be challenging for older or younger hikers. Regardless, it is doable on a sunny day. On a rainy day, watch out. The rocks at the top will be slippery and could be harder to climb.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mt Finlayson summit
This hike can be a little steep at the top and may be challenging for older or younger hikers. Regardless, it is doable on a sunny day. On a rainy day, watch out. The rocks at the top will be slippery and could be harder to climb.
Esquimalt Lagoon
Playa Willows
EsplanadePlayground, food trucks, grassy area.
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StBe sure to read up on the trails before you choose one. They're absolutely beautiful and totally worth it, but they can get muddy depending on the season.
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
East Sooke Regional Park
6807 East Sooke RoadBe sure to read up on the trails before you choose one. They're absolutely beautiful and totally worth it, but they can get muddy depending on the season.
Essentials
Barrio Chino de Victoria
500 Fisgard StGood place to pick up produce.
Market On Yates
903 Yates StArts & Culture
McPherson Playhouse
3 Centennial SquareMuseo Real de BC
675 Belleville StEntertainment & Activities
Zoológico de insectos de Victoria
631 Courtney StThere's a petting zoo (with adorable baby goats) and a lovely park to walk around in and enjoy.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Granja Infantil de Beacon Hill
815 Circle DrThere's a petting zoo (with adorable baby goats) and a lovely park to walk around in and enjoy.
There's a little splash park here, so bring your swimsuits!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beacon Hill Park Play Area
Arbutus WayThere's a little splash park here, so bring your swimsuits!
Cineplex Odeon Victoria Cinemas
780 Yates St