Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Heron Rock Bistro
435 Simcoe StGreat mussels, awesome staff!
The Superior Supper club is a really special James Bay experience. Travelers who don't mind spending a little money on a truly memorable dinning experience should book a reservation - weekends only!
Superior St Bistro
106 Superior StThe Superior Supper club is a really special James Bay experience. Travelers who don't mind spending a little money on a truly memorable dinning experience should book a reservation - weekends only!
Delicious local foods & friendly staff dedicated to providing a true farm-to-fork experience that will romance you back in time. A must!
14 locals recommend
Niagara Grocery
31 Erie StDelicious local foods & friendly staff dedicated to providing a true farm-to-fork experience that will romance you back in time. A must!
Suspend your guilt and indulge in rich, savory fare with a southern flare. Enjoy the buzz of a hip, young staff that encourage morning cocktails and extra butter! Be prepared for a little wait...
201 locals recommend
Jam Cafe
542 Herald StSuspend your guilt and indulge in rich, savory fare with a southern flare. Enjoy the buzz of a hip, young staff that encourage morning cocktails and extra butter! Be prepared for a little wait...
Catch the comings and goings of the James Bay village square from this jazzy corner coffee shop. Savor one of Victoria's most prized donuts and you'll never taste Tim Hortons the same way.
104 locals recommend
Discovery Coffee
281 Menzies StCatch the comings and goings of the James Bay village square from this jazzy corner coffee shop. Savor one of Victoria's most prized donuts and you'll never taste Tim Hortons the same way.
Pricey but divine! On a budget? Try a cocktail and appetizer for a mesmerizing view of sunset on the harbour. The food is as stunning as the view.
8 locals recommend
Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio
680 Montreal StreetPricey but divine! On a budget? Try a cocktail and appetizer for a mesmerizing view of sunset on the harbour. The food is as stunning as the view.
Move over San Francisco & LA - Victoria is also home to some of the most passion-stirring raw food meals, desserts and smoothies on the planet. Leave with a superfood smile that will fuel your day!
26 locals recommend
Cafe Bliss
556 Pandora AveMove over San Francisco & LA - Victoria is also home to some of the most passion-stirring raw food meals, desserts and smoothies on the planet. Leave with a superfood smile that will fuel your day!
We might be a far way from Mexico, but we can still make mean Margueritas! Craving a vibrant, lively atmosphere and satisfying warm food? Give Cafe Mexico a try.
15 locals recommend
Cafe Mexico
1425 Store StWe might be a far way from Mexico, but we can still make mean Margueritas! Craving a vibrant, lively atmosphere and satisfying warm food? Give Cafe Mexico a try.
Shopping without dropping requires a quick refuel at this world-class Indonesian food hut. Meet the chef and owner Bana, as he prepares one of his delicious curries or skewers. Chat & laugh over chow!
Ayo Eat
560 Johnson StShopping without dropping requires a quick refuel at this world-class Indonesian food hut. Meet the chef and owner Bana, as he prepares one of his delicious curries or skewers. Chat & laugh over chow!
Shopping
Ingredients is a unique BC food experience where you can find everything from exotic superfoods to local cream-top yogurt. Hungry? Try the cafe's incredibly delicious raw delights. WORTH THE WALK!!
15 locals recommend
Ingredients Cafe and Community Market
2031 Store StIngredients is a unique BC food experience where you can find everything from exotic superfoods to local cream-top yogurt. Hungry? Try the cafe's incredibly delicious raw delights. WORTH THE WALK!!
Emporia
1223 Government StVery sheik home goods, gifts and fine art illustration that won't break the bank. Love it!
Shop your heart out with local flare! Fun, funky, colourful gift items and clothing that won't tax the earth. Feel good about shopping at this Victoria owner-operated boutique.
6 locals recommend
Leka Design
2524 Fort StShop your heart out with local flare! Fun, funky, colourful gift items and clothing that won't tax the earth. Feel good about shopping at this Victoria owner-operated boutique.
Essentials
Saturday mornings are incomplete without a visit to the James bay Market! Meet local food producers and artisans, listen to a great local band and grab a snack for your walk.
16 locals recommend
James Bay Market - Saturdays (May To Sept)
494 Superior StSaturday mornings are incomplete without a visit to the James bay Market! Meet local food producers and artisans, listen to a great local band and grab a snack for your walk.
Everything Else
Visit the Victoria Athletic Club for a good sweat in their sauna, have a workout or take a swim. One-time drop in rates are reasonable!
Hotel Grand Pacific
463 Belleville StVisit the Victoria Athletic Club for a good sweat in their sauna, have a workout or take a swim. One-time drop in rates are reasonable!
Take a walk along the breakwater and soak in the energy of the ocean air & the Olympic Mountain range.Grab an inexpensive bite at the Breakwater cafe for a home cooked meal with a million dollar view!
46 locals recommend
The Breakwater
The BreakwaterTake a walk along the breakwater and soak in the energy of the ocean air & the Olympic Mountain range.Grab an inexpensive bite at the Breakwater cafe for a home cooked meal with a million dollar view!