Guidebook for Victoria
Parks & Nature
Beautiful. The crowning jewel in Victoria's park system, Beacon Hill Park is an oasis of both natural and landscaped beauty. There are multiple. spectacular areas to discover in this 200 acre park. Amongst the various wildlife, there is a Great Blue Heron rookery in a copse of Douglas-fir trees at the west end of the park.
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StBeautiful. The crowning jewel in Victoria's park system, Beacon Hill Park is an oasis of both natural and landscaped beauty. There are multiple. spectacular areas to discover in this 200 acre park. Amongst the various wildlife, there is a Great Blue Heron rookery in a copse of Douglas-fir trees at the west end of the park.
Quintessential must-see for the garden lovers in all of us. There are multiple ways to get there: car, public transit, taxi, or tour bus.
254 locals recommend
Butchart Gardens
Quintessential must-see for the garden lovers in all of us. There are multiple ways to get there: car, public transit, taxi, or tour bus.
This garden, created in 1946 by Prince and Princess Abkhazi, is a heritage garden famous for its majestic trees and dramatic site.
56 locals recommend
The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden
1964 Fairfield RdThis garden, created in 1946 by Prince and Princess Abkhazi, is a heritage garden famous for its majestic trees and dramatic site.
Beautiful gardens at the University of Victoria. Rhodos that are a hundred years old, blooming in the spring. One of Canada's best collections of rhododendrons is on display at Finnerty Gardens on the University grounds.
11 locals recommend
Finnerty Gardens
University DriveBeautiful gardens at the University of Victoria. Rhodos that are a hundred years old, blooming in the spring. One of Canada's best collections of rhododendrons is on display at Finnerty Gardens on the University grounds.
Sightseeing
Inner-Harbour Pathway
Inner-Harbour PathwayCraigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan CrescentHotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StAccess to Ogden Point Breakwater, scenic marine route, and the Dallas Road scenic ocean walkway.
255 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StAccess to Ogden Point Breakwater, scenic marine route, and the Dallas Road scenic ocean walkway.
Arts & Culture
Emily Carr House
207 Government StRoyal BC Museum
675 Belleville StThe Bateman Gallery
470 Belleville StShopping
Victoria Chinatown Care Ctr
555 Herald StHistorically significant section of Victoria, along Fisgard St.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bastion Square
60 Bastion SquareGreat restaurants and bars.
Food Scene
Crust Bakery
730 Fort StThis is just the most awesome bakery!
Never be without good coffee again. Pair that with a doughnut, and the start of your day is...well...what more can be said. Their doughnuts are made from scratch every morning at this local hangout - Discovery Bakery, in James Bay. Yum.
104 locals recommend
Discovery Coffee
281 Menzies StNever be without good coffee again. Pair that with a doughnut, and the start of your day is...well...what more can be said. Their doughnuts are made from scratch every morning at this local hangout - Discovery Bakery, in James Bay. Yum.
Excellent restaurant that made a commitment to supporting local Island farmers, foragers, brewers, musicians and neighbouring businesses, at affordable prices.
36 locals recommend
Heron Rock Bistro
435 Simcoe StExcellent restaurant that made a commitment to supporting local Island farmers, foragers, brewers, musicians and neighbouring businesses, at affordable prices.
One of my favourite restaurants :) A full-service, modern dining experience serving organic, local, plant-based cuisine that is as delicious as it is nourishing and energizing. The food is complimented by an all-organic and natural wine list, superfood cocktails, fresh juices, smoothies, and elixirs. The food is wheat, dairy, gluten, and processed sugar-free, and the ingredients are almost completely organic .
73 locals recommend
Be Love
1019 Blanshard StOne of my favourite restaurants :) A full-service, modern dining experience serving organic, local, plant-based cuisine that is as delicious as it is nourishing and energizing. The food is complimented by an all-organic and natural wine list, superfood cocktails, fresh juices, smoothies, and elixirs. The food is wheat, dairy, gluten, and processed sugar-free, and the ingredients are almost completely organic .
Jam Cafe
542 Herald StLocally-based menu featuring sustainable seafood and organic produce from their farm, also serving local brews, and featuring live music.
14 locals recommend
10 Acres Commons
620 Humboldt StLocally-based menu featuring sustainable seafood and organic produce from their farm, also serving local brews, and featuring live music.
Excellent spot to view a working harbour, and the mountains across the Juan De Fuca Strait. Great place for breakfast!
62 locals recommend
Breakwater Cafe . Bistro . Bar
199 Dallas RdExcellent spot to view a working harbour, and the mountains across the Juan De Fuca Strait. Great place for breakfast!
Essentials
Victoria BC’s oldest grocery store, updated! The corner grocery is alive and well in James Bay. This is a place where you can buy local produce, daily bread, artisan cheese & sausage, and pick up a house-roasted coffee to go. Be an early bird if you are looking for a magnificent, unique Empire doughnut with your coffee.
14 locals recommend
Niagara Grocery
31 Erie StVictoria BC’s oldest grocery store, updated! The corner grocery is alive and well in James Bay. This is a place where you can buy local produce, daily bread, artisan cheese & sausage, and pick up a house-roasted coffee to go. Be an early bird if you are looking for a magnificent, unique Empire doughnut with your coffee.