Guest Guidebook
Food scene
Great local produce and delicious coffees . A quick drive away!
74 locals recommend
The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer
1286 McKenzie AveGreat local produce and delicious coffees . A quick drive away!
This little breakfast spot is a local hit, and walking distance to our Airbnb. Serves great local coffee, try the breakfast sandwich!
16 locals recommend
The Urban Cup Cafe
3690 Shelbourne StThis little breakfast spot is a local hit, and walking distance to our Airbnb. Serves great local coffee, try the breakfast sandwich!
This is our local neighbourhood pub. It’s a short walk away so if your looking for a drink and that pub atmosphere (good food too) this is a good place to go and not have to worry about driving.
24 locals recommend
Maude Hunter's Pub
3810 Shelbourne StThis is our local neighbourhood pub. It’s a short walk away so if your looking for a drink and that pub atmosphere (good food too) this is a good place to go and not have to worry about driving.
Blue Fox Cafe
919 Fort StAmazing brunch. Go early there is usually a line up. Be hungry 😋
Cafe Mexico
1425 Store StBest Mexican food in town, plus even better margaritas 😉
Rebar
50 Bastion SquareHealthy and very west coast! Yum!
The Village Restaurant
2518 Estevan AveGreat brunch, then head for a walk along Willows beach!
Ferris' Upstairs seafood & Oyster Bar
536 A Yates StA must try! Local favourite.
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StBest Italian in town!
Amazing hidden gem of a cocktail bar. Perfect date night spot. Downtown!
95 locals recommend
Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar
506 Fort StAmazing hidden gem of a cocktail bar. Perfect date night spot. Downtown!
Wind Cries Mary
45 Bastion SquareLovely date night spot in Downtown Victoria. A hidden gem!
Sightseeing
Our kids favourite! Beautiful beach, bring a picnic and hangout!
Cadboro-Gyro Park
Sinclair RoadMount Douglas Park
4500 Cedar Hill RoadGreat hike. Best place to watch the sunset!!!
A personal favourite beach for quiet walks and finding beautiful rocks. If the tide is out it’s a great beach to skim board on the sand bar!
18 locals recommend
Arbutus Cove Park
4038 Locarno LnA personal favourite beach for quiet walks and finding beautiful rocks. If the tide is out it’s a great beach to skim board on the sand bar!
Near by! Great place for a quick hike and a beautiful view of downtown Victoria.
65 locals recommend
Mount Tolmie
Near by! Great place for a quick hike and a beautiful view of downtown Victoria.
Willows Beach
EsplanadeFamily favourite! Great for kids and sunbathing.
Saxe Point Park
Beautiful views for sunset!
It’s beautiful all times of the year but Christmas is by far our favourite. Especially the outdoor skating rink!
388 locals recommend
The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto AveIt’s beautiful all times of the year but Christmas is by far our favourite. Especially the outdoor skating rink!
Things to do near by!
If you like to golf this is almost walking distance away!
Cedar Hill Golf Course
1400 Derby RdNice place to shop if you’re wanting to avoid downtown and check out some different stores. Plenty, H&M, Meraki... and more!
88 locals recommend
Uptown
3440 Saanich RdNice place to shop if you’re wanting to avoid downtown and check out some different stores. Plenty, H&M, Meraki... and more!
Beautiful place to go for a walk and also to learn about our local ecosystem! Kid friendly! Local tip: $1 for a bag of seed to feed the wild ducks at the gift shop.
29 locals recommend
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary
3873 Swan Lake RdBeautiful place to go for a walk and also to learn about our local ecosystem! Kid friendly! Local tip: $1 for a bag of seed to feed the wild ducks at the gift shop.
Saanich Commonwealth Place
4636 Elk Lake Dr