Food Scene
Ottavio Italian Bakery, Delicatessen & Cafe
2272 Oak Bay AveBest paninis and gelato in town!
For that old English pub experience (good food, craft beer, live music).
53 locals recommend
Penny Farthing Public House
2228 Oak Bay AveFor that old English pub experience (good food, craft beer, live music).
A nice little coffee shop close by on Oak Bay Avenue. A favourite is the granola bar...frozen! Their soups are good too especially the spicy Thai soup.
Serious Coffee Oak Bay
A nice little coffee shop close by on Oak Bay Avenue. A favourite is the granola bar...frozen! Their soups are good too especially the spicy Thai soup.
COBS Bread Bakery
3639 Shelbourne StA good variety of pastries and bread.
Shopping
Red Barn Market
1933 Oak Bay AveGood sandwiches and they have all your grocery needs.
The location is nearby on Oak Bay Avenue and the prices are pretty good.
13 locals recommend
Fairway Market
2187 Oak Bay AveThe location is nearby on Oak Bay Avenue and the prices are pretty good.
French Vanilla Home and Garden
1848 Oak Bay AveLovely store with French items, a delight for the senses!
Essentials
Save-On-Foods
1950 Foul Bay RdThey have a large selection of food items.
Thrifty Foods
1580 Hillside AveA good selection of food items.
Parks & Nature
Lovely sandy beach where you can see the Olympic Mountains in the background. You can walk and/or lounge on the beach.
170 locals recommend
Willows Beach
EsplanadeLovely sandy beach where you can see the Olympic Mountains in the background. You can walk and/or lounge on the beach.
Clover Point is a beautiful area where you can see kites being flown, paragliders and wind-surfers. You will see the incredible views of the Olympic Mountains across the ocean.
21 locals recommend
Clover Point
Clover PointClover Point is a beautiful area where you can see kites being flown, paragliders and wind-surfers. You will see the incredible views of the Olympic Mountains across the ocean.
Beautiful gardens and views at the Lieutenant-Governor General's House. Sometimes it hosts outdoor evening concerts and there is a teahouse that is open during the summer months. There is also an historical costume museum.
103 locals recommend
Government House
1401 Rockland AveBeautiful gardens and views at the Lieutenant-Governor General's House. Sometimes it hosts outdoor evening concerts and there is a teahouse that is open during the summer months. There is also an historical costume museum.
Sightseeing
You can see the lovely views of the moored boats and there is a small park there with a picnic table. There is also a cafe at the marina. And you can feed the seals!
55 locals recommend
Oak Bay Marina
1327 Beach DrYou can see the lovely views of the moored boats and there is a small park there with a picnic table. There is also a cafe at the marina. And you can feed the seals!
Arts & Culture
This is the top art gallery in Victoria with a variety of art from traditional to modern.
Winchester Galleries
2260 Oak Bay AveThis is the top art gallery in Victoria with a variety of art from traditional to modern.
You can see the artworks of the famous Canadian female artist Emily Carr as well as other art exhibits. They have a good selection of Asian Art. The gift store is interesting.
111 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
1040 Moss StYou can see the artworks of the famous Canadian female artist Emily Carr as well as other art exhibits. They have a good selection of Asian Art. The gift store is interesting.