Guidebook for Downtown Victoria
Food Scene
It's a cafe JUST FOR BISCUITS!! No seriously, they are delicious. Home-made and scrumptious every time! The warm drinks are so yummy too. The vibe inside is cozy and warm. The biscuit bennys are amazing, and in a city that is obsessed with brunching, this is a bit of a well-kept secret because there is usually no line-up!
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Shanzee's Biscuit Cafe
529 Pandora AveIt's a cafe JUST FOR BISCUITS!! No seriously, they are delicious. Home-made and scrumptious every time! The warm drinks are so yummy too. The vibe inside is cozy and warm. The biscuit bennys are amazing, and in a city that is obsessed with brunching, this is a bit of a well-kept secret because there is usually no line-up!
Bana is the best. Bana owns this little Indonesian Take-Out window that is right beneath our condo. It is DELICIOUS!!! Like, seriously so so good! Take a plate or bowl from our condo, take it down to Bana, order your food, and then bring it back upstairs to eat in front of the fire or at the live-edge bar!
Ayo Eat
560 Johnson StBana is the best. Bana owns this little Indonesian Take-Out window that is right beneath our condo. It is DELICIOUS!!! Like, seriously so so good! Take a plate or bowl from our condo, take it down to Bana, order your food, and then bring it back upstairs to eat in front of the fire or at the live-edge bar!
Some of the best sushi around. Their secret menu isn't secret anymore, but don't miss the Sushi Pizza, the Islander roll and the highlander roll!
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Shizen Japanese Restaurant Inc
1706 Government StSome of the best sushi around. Their secret menu isn't secret anymore, but don't miss the Sushi Pizza, the Islander roll and the highlander roll!
This a restaurant, a pub AND a brewery! They use as much local food as possible. The views are epic. You can cross the bridge from our condo and walk all the way there along the WestSong walkway. Or take a harbour ferry! Enjoy the fresh brews, great views and tasty food. On your way out DO NOT miss the homemade chocolates. They are the absolute best in the city. The lemon-drops are the most exquisite!
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Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & GuestHouses
308 Catherine StThis a restaurant, a pub AND a brewery! They use as much local food as possible. The views are epic. You can cross the bridge from our condo and walk all the way there along the WestSong walkway. Or take a harbour ferry! Enjoy the fresh brews, great views and tasty food. On your way out DO NOT miss the homemade chocolates. They are the absolute best in the city. The lemon-drops are the most exquisite!
So much yum!!! This bakery is killer, and is also attached to a fantastic coffee shop, the best cheese and meat deli-counter where you can order local beer and charcuterie platters and look out at the harbour, and a bike rental shop! It's a short walk to get there. It's worth it!
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Fol Epi
398 Harbour RdSo much yum!!! This bakery is killer, and is also attached to a fantastic coffee shop, the best cheese and meat deli-counter where you can order local beer and charcuterie platters and look out at the harbour, and a bike rental shop! It's a short walk to get there. It's worth it!
A little taste of Europe on the edge of our harbour. A vibrant cafe, as well as a cheese and meat deli that has plenty of seating for you to enjoy daily sandwich creations and charcuterie platters while tasting local beers and enjoying a view of the Gorge (harbour).
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Fantastico bar-deli
398 Harbour RdA little taste of Europe on the edge of our harbour. A vibrant cafe, as well as a cheese and meat deli that has plenty of seating for you to enjoy daily sandwich creations and charcuterie platters while tasting local beers and enjoying a view of the Gorge (harbour).
Drinks & Nightlife
The Drake is a beer parlour! How cool is that? They have SO many amazing beers to choose from, and almost all of them are as local as possible. Their food is great for a quick bite too! The atmosphere is wonderful. Whether you are in a group or want somewhere to grab a drink at the bar by yourself, it is one of the best! And... it's RIGHT DOWNSTAIRS! :-)
(Did I mention that kids and babies are allowed and welcomed?)
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The Drake Eatery
517 Pandora AveThe Drake is a beer parlour! How cool is that? They have SO many amazing beers to choose from, and almost all of them are as local as possible. Their food is great for a quick bite too! The atmosphere is wonderful. Whether you are in a group or want somewhere to grab a drink at the bar by yourself, it is one of the best! And... it's RIGHT DOWNSTAIRS! :-)
(Did I mention that kids and babies are allowed and welcomed?)
This is one of Victoria's best cocktail bars. And their food is also incredible. At least go for the cocktails. They are not to be missed! They burn cedar right on the bar to smoke your glass!!! Fun times!
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Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar
506 Fort StThis is one of Victoria's best cocktail bars. And their food is also incredible. At least go for the cocktails. They are not to be missed! They burn cedar right on the bar to smoke your glass!!! Fun times!
This winery and distillery is well worth the trip! It is on top of a hill so has stunning views of the ocean and Mt. Baker! You can do spirits tastings or wine tastings! You can have a little picnic in their orchard. Sometimes they have special little tours and events, so check out their website!
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Devine Distillery & Winery
6181B Old West Saanich RdThis winery and distillery is well worth the trip! It is on top of a hill so has stunning views of the ocean and Mt. Baker! You can do spirits tastings or wine tastings! You can have a little picnic in their orchard. Sometimes they have special little tours and events, so check out their website!
Shopping
Awesome local and hand-made jewelry! Such gorgeous stuff! I always find things to buy as gifts, or that I want for myself... Lots is reasonably priced too!
Tonic Jewelry
Awesome local and hand-made jewelry! Such gorgeous stuff! I always find things to buy as gifts, or that I want for myself... Lots is reasonably priced too!
Local pottery collective. Tons of hand-made items. Well worth checking out. You'll definitely find a great gift to take home. Or treat yourself! These guys are the real-deal!
Hands On Clay Collective
1208 Store StLocal pottery collective. Tons of hand-made items. Well worth checking out. You'll definitely find a great gift to take home. Or treat yourself! These guys are the real-deal!
All local and hand-made goodies. There is a mix of everything here! A great store for locals and tourists alike!!
Migration Boutique - Victoria
3671 Government StAll local and hand-made goodies. There is a mix of everything here! A great store for locals and tourists alike!!
Getting Around
Harbour Air Seaplanes
950 Wharf StSeaplanes to and from Vancouver and the gulf islands!
Entertainment & Activities
This is an old-school arcade ... think pinball machines and vintage video-games! There are new games too. And coffee! Go have fun with friends :-)
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Quazar's Arcade
1215 Government StThis is an old-school arcade ... think pinball machines and vintage video-games! There are new games too. And coffee! Go have fun with friends :-)
Arts & Culture
I have loved this museum since I was a little kid! Go explore old-town and walk down cobble streets! Board ships! Learn all about our local first nations!! Check out an IMAX. This is a seriously amazing museum! And the gift shop is incredible!! I shop there for Xmas prezzies!!!
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Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StI have loved this museum since I was a little kid! Go explore old-town and walk down cobble streets! Board ships! Learn all about our local first nations!! Check out an IMAX. This is a seriously amazing museum! And the gift shop is incredible!! I shop there for Xmas prezzies!!!
Parks & Nature
Lots of great walking paths and access to gorgeous pebbly beaches. A perfect place for a stroll or bike ride. Locals head to Dallas Road all the time for a little nature-fix!
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Dallas Road
Dallas RoadLots of great walking paths and access to gorgeous pebbly beaches. A perfect place for a stroll or bike ride. Locals head to Dallas Road all the time for a little nature-fix!
There is a bit of everything in this downtown park! Playgrounds, water-parks, outdoor exercise circuits, duck ponds, rock-gardens, nature trails, fields, view-points. It has everything. Definitely go!
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Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StThere is a bit of everything in this downtown park! Playgrounds, water-parks, outdoor exercise circuits, duck ponds, rock-gardens, nature trails, fields, view-points. It has everything. Definitely go!