Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Simply the best coffee in Victoria. If you enjoy the modern West Coast roasting techniques, you will love the Bows & Arrows coffee they serve here. There are two locations: one on the corner of Yates and Burrard and one on Pandora. The one on Pandora is much more cozy and comfortable
99 locals recommend
Habit Coffee
808 Yates StSimply the best coffee in Victoria. If you enjoy the modern West Coast roasting techniques, you will love the Bows & Arrows coffee they serve here. There are two locations: one on the corner of Yates and Burrard and one on Pandora. The one on Pandora is much more cozy and comfortable
My go-to place for brunch. Every dish is delicious and they have options for vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free and meat eaters alike
71 locals recommend
Mo:Lé Restaurant
554 Pandora AveMy go-to place for brunch. Every dish is delicious and they have options for vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free and meat eaters alike
Another brunch favourite with eclectic decor and homestyle favourites. I love the cardamom oatmeal. Go a little early (around 9 am) to avoid a long line
106 locals recommend
Blue Fox Cafe
919 Fort StAnother brunch favourite with eclectic decor and homestyle favourites. I love the cardamom oatmeal. Go a little early (around 9 am) to avoid a long line
This is a more traditional Mexican taco shop (compared to Tacofino across the street) with simple yet delicious tacos. I order the horchata when I feel like treating myself
28 locals recommend
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
766 Fort StThis is a more traditional Mexican taco shop (compared to Tacofino across the street) with simple yet delicious tacos. I order the horchata when I feel like treating myself
This has been voted one of the best restaurants in Victoria. It is a beautifully situated food truck serving locally sourced seafood right next to the ocean from which it came.
163 locals recommend
Red Fish Blue Fish
1006 Wharf StThis has been voted one of the best restaurants in Victoria. It is a beautifully situated food truck serving locally sourced seafood right next to the ocean from which it came.
Close to our house, this French bakery serves up delicious sandwiches for lunch and an upscale brunch. Treat yourself! They also have a location along the Galloping Goose with a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the water
154 locals recommend
Fol Epi
398 Harbour RdClose to our house, this French bakery serves up delicious sandwiches for lunch and an upscale brunch. Treat yourself! They also have a location along the Galloping Goose with a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the water
Green Cuisine is a no-frills, vegan/vegetarian buffet where you pay by the weight. A great value option for eating out on the go
34 locals recommend
Green Cuisine Vegetarian Restaurant
Green Cuisine is a no-frills, vegan/vegetarian buffet where you pay by the weight. A great value option for eating out on the go
This Indian eatery had an upgrade a year or so ago and has become a hip spot to grab a cocktail. But they are still serving the same delicious Indian food you would expect
16 locals recommend
Sizzling Tandoor Downtown
637 Johnson StThis Indian eatery had an upgrade a year or so ago and has become a hip spot to grab a cocktail. But they are still serving the same delicious Indian food you would expect
My favourite coffee shop if I need both a good coffee and some wifi. Cool ambience with ample seating space inside and on the patio
104 locals recommend
Discovery Coffee
281 Menzies StMy favourite coffee shop if I need both a good coffee and some wifi. Cool ambience with ample seating space inside and on the patio
The best sushi in Victoria. A bit more pricey than their counterparts in Vancouver, but worth it if fresh sushi is what you're looking for!
26 locals recommend
Sen Zushi
940 Fort StThe best sushi in Victoria. A bit more pricey than their counterparts in Vancouver, but worth it if fresh sushi is what you're looking for!
This is where we go to celebrate special milestones/birthdays/dates. Fantastic Italian food in a romantic atmosphere
244 locals recommend
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StThis is where we go to celebrate special milestones/birthdays/dates. Fantastic Italian food in a romantic atmosphere
Drinks & Nightlife
A well-loved, trendy watering hole serving local beers and hand-picked imports.
119 locals recommend
The Drake Eatery
517 Pandora AveA well-loved, trendy watering hole serving local beers and hand-picked imports.
A whole in the wall lounge offering thoughtfully crafted cocktails and plates best shared
95 locals recommend
Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar
506 Fort StA whole in the wall lounge offering thoughtfully crafted cocktails and plates best shared
Parks & Nature
My favourite place to run. But I'd also recommend slowing down to see the peacocks, the tallest totem pole, petting zoo, and beautiful gardens.
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StMy favourite place to run. But I'd also recommend slowing down to see the peacocks, the tallest totem pole, petting zoo, and beautiful gardens.
Sightseeing
Beautiful walkway overlooking the ocean and the Olympic Mountains. There is also a dog park
30 locals recommend
Dallas Road Waterfront Trail
Dallas Road Waterfront TrailBeautiful walkway overlooking the ocean and the Olympic Mountains. There is also a dog park
Colourful houses floating in the harbour with small stands to grab a bite to eat. You'll likely see harbour seals and otters looking for scraps!
255 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StColourful houses floating in the harbour with small stands to grab a bite to eat. You'll likely see harbour seals and otters looking for scraps!
Arts & Culture
Learn about B.C.'s history and wildlife, as well as enjoy rotating exhibits
534 locals recommend
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StLearn about B.C.'s history and wildlife, as well as enjoy rotating exhibits