Carey’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Butchart Gardens
Butchart GardensA must do! Absolutely stunning!
This is such a sweet town about 20 Mins away from the liner… there are great shops and sights! Great way to spend an afternoon!
86 locals recommend
Sidney
This is such a sweet town about 20 Mins away from the liner… there are great shops and sights! Great way to spend an afternoon!
A city favourite! A beautifully long walk to soak in those ocean views! There are lanes for walking, biking and you can even rent an electric scooter and do the whole thing!
23 locals recommend
Dallas Road
Dallas RoadA city favourite! A beautifully long walk to soak in those ocean views! There are lanes for walking, biking and you can even rent an electric scooter and do the whole thing!
Government House
1401 Rockland AveCraigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan CrescentIsland View Beach Regional Park
3215 Island View RdAn iconic hotel! They offer proper high tea, the Lounge is excellent for an evening cocktail … and the restaurant is absolutely delicious.
194 locals recommend
Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StAn iconic hotel! They offer proper high tea, the Lounge is excellent for an evening cocktail … and the restaurant is absolutely delicious.
Loads of shops and restaurants in and around the whole building! Market square is located on lower Johnson street right in the hub of downtown. A prefect place to start your downtown adventure.
45 locals recommend
Market Square
560 Johnson StLoads of shops and restaurants in and around the whole building! Market square is located on lower Johnson street right in the hub of downtown. A prefect place to start your downtown adventure.
A beautiful spot for views and trails… check the website for gate opening and closure times.
Observatory Hill
A beautiful spot for views and trails… check the website for gate opening and closure times.
Food scene
In this category you’ll find our favourite spots to grab a bite!
This little gem is close to the luxury liner if you’ve got a love for chocolate! There also a great coffee shop near by!
RockCoast Confections
2261 Sean HeightsThis little gem is close to the luxury liner if you’ve got a love for chocolate! There also a great coffee shop near by!
Our families number 1 favourite spot! Great cocktails and wine, and remarkable Italian food!
49 locals recommend
Zambri's
820 Yates StOur families number 1 favourite spot! Great cocktails and wine, and remarkable Italian food!
Bodega
1210 Broad StWind Cries Mary
45 Bastion SquareMake a reso and seriously.. get the tots!!!
Cafe Zanzibar
1164 Stelly’s X Road
Superflux{Cabana}
804 Broughton StreetThe Beach House Restaurant
5109 Cordova Bay RdDeep Cove Chalet
11190 Chalet RdThe Courtney Room
619 Courtney StThe Farmer's Daughter
2360 Beacon AveDumpling Drop
556A Pandora AveGreat spot for breaky! They have several locations in town.
62 locals recommend
The Village Restaurant
2518 Estevan AveGreat spot for breaky! They have several locations in town.
Shops
Great Home ware and gifts
Pigeonhole Home Store
1606 Stanley AveOpen House
561 Johnson StSurroundings
249 Cook StCitizen Clothing
551 Johnson St
Public Mercantile
1804 Government StreetNicholas Randall Ltd
2180 Oak Bay AveNest & Nook
2387 Beacon AveLocal Grocer
Dan's Farm & Country Market
2030 Bear Hill RdThrifty Foods
1860 Island HwyCountry Grocer
1153 Esquimalt RdRed Barn Market
611 Brookside RdCafé’s
Beauregard Café and Provisions
1191 Verdier AvenueCan Canteen (Cold Comfort Ice Cream)
1115 N Park StDiscovery Coffee
281 Menzies StDemitasse Cafe & Garden Centre
2164 McNeill Avede'lish caters
677 St Patrick StMosi Bakery Cafe & Gelateria
5303 W Saanich RdParachute Ice Cream
105-2626 Bridge StKid Sister Ice Cream
230 Cook StreetHazel's Ice Cream
1029 View StreetWine and Distillery
Deep Cove Winery
11195 Chalet RdSymphony Vineyard
6409 Oldfield RdChurch & State Wines - Victoria
1445 Benvenuto AveVictoria Distillers
9891 Seaport Pl