Jules's Saanich/Victoria Guidebook

Jules
Jules's Saanich/Victoria Guidebook

Food scene

15 minute walk from our place, a 3 minute drive or a 5 minute bike. Open for dinner, great steak. Heritage building with a patio.
17 locals recommend
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Saanich
3940 Quadra St
17 locals recommend
15 minute walk from our place, a 3 minute drive or a 5 minute bike. Open for dinner, great steak. Heritage building with a patio.
Breakfast! A 10 minute walk away.
De Dutch Pannekoek House
4011 Quadra St
Breakfast! A 10 minute walk away.
West coast comfort food, great cocktails and a very Victoria vibe. Take the Lochside trail downtown via bicycle 25 minutes 7.5km.
18 locals recommend
Wind Cries Mary
45 Bastion Square
18 locals recommend
West coast comfort food, great cocktails and a very Victoria vibe. Take the Lochside trail downtown via bicycle 25 minutes 7.5km.
Coffee roasters, probably the best in town (Discovery and Fernwood Coffee also amazing)
43 locals recommend
Caffe Fantastico
965 Kings Rd
43 locals recommend
Coffee roasters, probably the best in town (Discovery and Fernwood Coffee also amazing)
Great food!
45 locals recommend
Part and Parcel
2656 Quadra St
45 locals recommend
Great food!

Groceries

Any food items you need!
Any food items you need can be found here
194 locals recommend
Thrifty Foods
1495 Admirals Rd
194 locals recommend
Any food items you need can be found here
Great spot for fresh local produce and products, lots of gluten free, dairy free or other options. Also with a cafe, butcher and deli. Quick and easy bike route on the trail.
74 locals recommend
The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer
1286 McKenzie Ave
74 locals recommend
Great spot for fresh local produce and products, lots of gluten free, dairy free or other options. Also with a cafe, butcher and deli. Quick and easy bike route on the trail.

Laundry

Great laundry stop over combined with brunch at Floyd’s Diner
Close laundry by bike, car or transit, with shopping and great brunch or lunch options while you wait: Floyd’s Diner for brunch, or my little Thai place for lunch.
Scrub Your Duds
4480 W Saanich Rd
Close laundry by bike, car or transit, with shopping and great brunch or lunch options while you wait: Floyd’s Diner for brunch, or my little Thai place for lunch.

Sightseeing

Take the trail all the way to the top of Mt Doug from our place, about a 2 hour return hike (6.5 km with 185m elevation), lovely old growth forests and many paths to choose from, continue on to the beach for a dip!
12 locals recommend
Mt. Douglas Park
4550 Cordova Bay Rd
12 locals recommend
Take the trail all the way to the top of Mt Doug from our place, about a 2 hour return hike (6.5 km with 185m elevation), lovely old growth forests and many paths to choose from, continue on to the beach for a dip!
A must see at any time of year, the high tea is a real treat!
388 locals recommend
The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto Ave
388 locals recommend
A must see at any time of year, the high tea is a real treat!
This little spot is where the ferry comes in, but it also has a great Main Street, waterfront area, shopping and food scene. Bike to Sidney on the Lochside trail 1 hour (21km) each way. Take the Ferry to Sidney Island for a beach day or overnight camp!
86 locals recommend
Sidney
86 locals recommend
This little spot is where the ferry comes in, but it also has a great Main Street, waterfront area, shopping and food scene. Bike to Sidney on the Lochside trail 1 hour (21km) each way. Take the Ferry to Sidney Island for a beach day or overnight camp!
Walk down Nicholson and cross quadra to access this little hike to a viewpoint
12 locals recommend
Christmas Hill
12 locals recommend
Walk down Nicholson and cross quadra to access this little hike to a viewpoint
A 20 min return walk along the Lochside trail and the agricultural lands to a lovely little lake and bridge with great birdwatching in all seasons.
Blenkinsop Lake Bridge
Lochside Regional Trail
A 20 min return walk along the Lochside trail and the agricultural lands to a lovely little lake and bridge with great birdwatching in all seasons.

Walk and recreation

Nice little playground and splash pad for a hot day, little nature trails to a duck pond
If you’re looking for a little walk in the park, there is a little nature trail to a duck pond- this park includes a playground and splash pad for hot days
Beckwith Park
857 Beckwith Ave
If you’re looking for a little walk in the park, there is a little nature trail to a duck pond- this park includes a playground and splash pad for hot days