Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
The Next Modern Japanese Cuisine
240 Cook StFantastic sushi
Pizzeria Prima Strada
230 Cook StAmazing wood fired pizza
Bubby's Kitchen
355 Cook StGreat healthy cuisine.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beagle Pub The
301 Cook StGood food, great beer selection, locals pub.
Great little restaurant / pub literally on the water. Watch the float planes take off and land over a pint.
24 locals recommend
Flying Otter Grill
950 Wharf StGreat little restaurant / pub literally on the water. Watch the float planes take off and land over a pint.
Parks & Nature
Clover Point
Clover PointGreat place to start a hike along the beach, and take in the ocean.
Wonderful place for a walk - we regularly see bald eagles, deer, and even owls here. Not to mention dozens of meandering peacocks!
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StWonderful place for a walk - we regularly see bald eagles, deer, and even owls here. Not to mention dozens of meandering peacocks!
Arts & Culture
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StExcellent museum, and IMAX theatre.
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
1040 Moss StEssentials
Thrifty Foods
1580 Hillside AveExcellent local grocery store chain
Oxford Foods
271 Cook StSimple grocery store, great prices.
Entertainment & Activities
Hemma: the home of yoga and acupuncture
1508 May StGreat local yoga studio
Sightseeing
Beautiful old hotel in the inner harbour, on all the postcards. Take a wander through.
194 locals recommend
Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StBeautiful old hotel in the inner harbour, on all the postcards. Take a wander through.
Right downtown on the water and surrounded by excellent pubs and restaurants.
21 locals recommend
Bastion Square
60 Bastion SquareRight downtown on the water and surrounded by excellent pubs and restaurants.
The iconic inner harbour of Victoria, situated in front of the Empress Hotel. Beautiful place for a stroll and to see the activity in the harbour, arguably the heart of Victoria!
13 locals recommend
Inner Harbour Causeway
790 Government StThe iconic inner harbour of Victoria, situated in front of the Empress Hotel. Beautiful place for a stroll and to see the activity in the harbour, arguably the heart of Victoria!
Victoria's famous Chinatown! Wander down Fisgard street and Fan Tan Alley to get some great local Chinese food and culture.
124 locals recommend
Victoria's Chinatown
500 Fisgard StVictoria's famous Chinatown! Wander down Fisgard street and Fan Tan Alley to get some great local Chinese food and culture.
Historic Fernwood! Check out the Belfry Theater, Stage Wine Bar, and the Fernwood Inn (best poutine in town!).
32 locals recommend
Fernwood
Historic Fernwood! Check out the Belfry Theater, Stage Wine Bar, and the Fernwood Inn (best poutine in town!).
Oak Bay - Possibly the most British neighbourhood in Canada! Technically it's own city, have a wander down Oak Bay Avenue to the Penny Farthing (fantastic pub) or right next store get some great French cafe-style food at vis-a-vis.
34 locals recommend
Oak Bay
Oak Bay - Possibly the most British neighbourhood in Canada! Technically it's own city, have a wander down Oak Bay Avenue to the Penny Farthing (fantastic pub) or right next store get some great French cafe-style food at vis-a-vis.