Guidebook for Victoria
Essentials
Excellent vegetables, meat, cheeses, dairy, bread, ice cream and full range of groceries, plus famous made to order sandwiches. Walking distance from cottage.
79 locals recommend
Red Barn Market
611 Brookside RdExcellent vegetables, meat, cheeses, dairy, bread, ice cream and full range of groceries, plus famous made to order sandwiches. Walking distance from cottage.
Food Scene
Horticulture Centre of the Pacific
505 Quayle RdBotanical gardens plus Nourish cafe.
Cafe Zanzibar
1164 Stelly’s X RoadExcellent international-themed food in pleasant rural setting.
Brentwood Bay Emporium and cafe at #12 in Trafalgar Square is a super cool place with scrumptious food and a unique selection of gifts and goodies. Say Hi to Alice! (Next door to BC Liquor Store)
20 locals recommend
Brentwood Bay
Brentwood Bay Emporium and cafe at #12 in Trafalgar Square is a super cool place with scrumptious food and a unique selection of gifts and goodies. Say Hi to Alice! (Next door to BC Liquor Store)
Home-style food, ice cream, and baked goods conveniently located a short walk from the cottage. Great for breakfast or brunch.
28 locals recommend
Mosi Bakery Cafe & Gelateria
5303 W Saanich RdHome-style food, ice cream, and baked goods conveniently located a short walk from the cottage. Great for breakfast or brunch.
Sightseeing
The Dining Room at Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto AveWorld-famous gardens with restaurants
Entertainment & Activities
Saanich Commonwealth Place
4636 Elk Lake DrOlympic-sized pool and water slide.
Everything Else
Walking and biking trails. Access to Hartland Cross-Country Bike Park.
33 locals recommend
Gowlland Tod Provincial Park
Ross Durrance RoadWalking and biking trails. Access to Hartland Cross-Country Bike Park.
Prospect Lake
Quiet parkland, lake views, boating, fishing. Walking distance from cottage.
Galloping Goose Trail
Galloping Goose TrailRecreational biking and walking trail
Royal Oak Shopping Centre
4440 West Saanich RoadWide range of beer, wine and liquor.
Former right of way for the electric railway that once carried people and produce from Sidney to Victoria. The trail parallels West Saanich Road, with easy access from Country Studio Cottage.
Centennial Trail
Centennial TrailFormer right of way for the electric railway that once carried people and produce from Sidney to Victoria. The trail parallels West Saanich Road, with easy access from Country Studio Cottage.
Victoria General Hospital
1 Hospital WayEssential in an emergency.
Shopping
Groceries, restaurants, pharmacy, liquor store, etc.
29 locals recommend
Broadmead Village Shopping Centre
777 Royal Oak DrGroceries, restaurants, pharmacy, liquor store, etc.