Essentials
Save-On-Foods
3170 Tillicum RdShort walk, open late
Fairway Market
1521 McKenzie AveShort walk, good prices
Food Scene
Gorge-ous Coffee
300 Gorge Rd WLive music in the evening and tasty treats
Pig BBQ Joint
1325 Blanshard StGood eats, good prices, big portions
Il Greco Restaurant
300 Tillicum RdShort walk, dinner specials on Monday and Thursday
Long walk, short drive. Great for take out, but not during rush hour
6 locals recommend
Trini To D Bone
650 Burnside Rd WLong walk, short drive. Great for take out, but not during rush hour
Sightseeing
Gorge Waterway Park
301 Gorge Rd WNice walk, even on not so nice days, stroller friendly
Galloping Goose Trail
Galloping Goose TrailGreat riding, go for miles and miles
Mount Douglas
4500 Cedar Hill RdBest views of Victoria, hike or drive to the top
Shopping
Uptown
3440 Saanich RdShopping, shopping, shopping
Arts & Culture
If you feel the need to work out, discounted entry from 1pm-3pm, no membership needed
7 locals recommend
G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre
3100 Tillicum RdIf you feel the need to work out, discounted entry from 1pm-3pm, no membership needed
Entertainment & Activities
Nice saltwater indoor pool with hot tub, sauna, steam room, baby pool and family change rooms
27 locals recommend
Esquimalt Roasting Company
505 Park PlNice saltwater indoor pool with hot tub, sauna, steam room, baby pool and family change rooms