Food Scene
Fabulous neighbourhood French brasserie, they don't take reservations but there is a wait list at the door.
119 locals recommend
Brasserie L'Ecole
1715 Government StFabulous neighbourhood French brasserie, they don't take reservations but there is a wait list at the door.
The perfect place for a fresh tasty breakfast or brunch. Jam Cafe can get very busy, so you may have to wait in line.
201 locals recommend
Jam Cafe
542 Herald StThe perfect place for a fresh tasty breakfast or brunch. Jam Cafe can get very busy, so you may have to wait in line.
Casual fusion Asian take out, great for before or after a trip to the movies.
45 locals recommend
Foo Asian Street Food
769 Yates StCasual fusion Asian take out, great for before or after a trip to the movies.
The historic Empress Hotel is a great place to look around. They also have the Bengal Lounge which is great for an evening meal and a drink.
194 locals recommend
Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StThe historic Empress Hotel is a great place to look around. They also have the Bengal Lounge which is great for an evening meal and a drink.
Noodlebox
3749 Shelbourne StGreat for take out or eat in Asian food.
Love this place when we're in the mood for Italian food. It fills up so you might want to make a reservation.
244 locals recommend
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StLove this place when we're in the mood for Italian food. It fills up so you might want to make a reservation.
A casual fun pizza place in a beautiful old building next to Market Square.
19 locals recommend
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
560 Johnson StA casual fun pizza place in a beautiful old building next to Market Square.
Tapa Bar
620 Trounce AlleyCasual tapas dining in the heart of downtown.
Fresh oysters and seafood at this bar close to the inner harbour.
15 locals recommend
10 Acres Kitchen
614 Humboldt StFresh oysters and seafood at this bar close to the inner harbour.
This place is so good, the breakfast will keep you going all day long. Get there early or be prepared to stand in line for a while.
106 locals recommend
Blue Fox Cafe
919 Fort StThis place is so good, the breakfast will keep you going all day long. Get there early or be prepared to stand in line for a while.
Arts & Culture
Cineplex Odeon Victoria Cinemas
780 Yates StLocated downtown and showing the latest films.
Sightseeing
Best museum in Victoria, several wonderful exhibits including West Coast habitats and native carvings. There's also an IMAX theatre.
534 locals recommend
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StBest museum in Victoria, several wonderful exhibits including West Coast habitats and native carvings. There's also an IMAX theatre.
The Legislative Assembly Building was completed in 1989 and houses the provincial parliament of British Columbia.
218 locals recommend
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville StThe Legislative Assembly Building was completed in 1989 and houses the provincial parliament of British Columbia.
Beautifully restored steamship building now housing the works of popular local artist Robert Bateman. Also has a brew pub and Starbucks.
22 locals recommend
The Bateman Gallery
470 Belleville StBeautifully restored steamship building now housing the works of popular local artist Robert Bateman. Also has a brew pub and Starbucks.
Chinatown! Fun, interesting, loud and a little bit grimy, there are plenty of restaurants and shops to look around. Canada's oldest established Chinese community.
101 locals recommend
Fan Tan Alley
549 Fisgard StChinatown! Fun, interesting, loud and a little bit grimy, there are plenty of restaurants and shops to look around. Canada's oldest established Chinese community.
Shopping
Small mall in the centre of downtown with The Bay as the anchor store.
112 locals recommend
The Bay Centre
1150 Douglas StSmall mall in the centre of downtown with The Bay as the anchor store.
Nice mall just outside of Victoria, you'll need to drive or catch public transport as it's not walking distance from the apartment.
125 locals recommend
Mayfair Shopping Centre
3147 Douglas StNice mall just outside of Victoria, you'll need to drive or catch public transport as it's not walking distance from the apartment.