Emma’s guidebook

Emma
Emma’s guidebook

Neighborhoods

Colwood is just a 20 minute drive from downtown Victoria. It is home to Thetis Lake Provincial Park, Fort Rodd Hill Historic Site Hatley Castle, and Esquimalt Lagoon. Enjoy local restaurants, farmers markets and great walking trails. If you like to bike, the Galloping Goose trail will bring you to downtown or Sooke.
Colwood
Colwood is just a 20 minute drive from downtown Victoria. It is home to Thetis Lake Provincial Park, Fort Rodd Hill Historic Site Hatley Castle, and Esquimalt Lagoon. Enjoy local restaurants, farmers markets and great walking trails. If you like to bike, the Galloping Goose trail will bring you to downtown or Sooke.
One of my absolute favourite neighbourhoods just outside of downtown Victoria. Enjoy local shops, eats, and music!
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Fernwood
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One of my absolute favourite neighbourhoods just outside of downtown Victoria. Enjoy local shops, eats, and music!
See all the tourist attractions of Victoria in its downtown core, including the Empress, Parliament, the Inner Harbour, Royal BC Museum, Chinatown and much more!
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Downtown
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See all the tourist attractions of Victoria in its downtown core, including the Empress, Parliament, the Inner Harbour, Royal BC Museum, Chinatown and much more!

Food scene in Colwood

With many beer on tap, this is a great place to enjoy a drink and pub fare! Just a 5 minute walk to the restaurant. Great Patio!
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328 Taphouse + Grill
328 Wale Rd
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With many beer on tap, this is a great place to enjoy a drink and pub fare! Just a 5 minute walk to the restaurant. Great Patio!
Our favourite place for brunch in Colwood. Bypass the lines of busy brunch places downtown and enjoy one of the best brunches in the city!
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MO:LÉ Restaurant
2345 Millstream Rd
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Our favourite place for brunch in Colwood. Bypass the lines of busy brunch places downtown and enjoy one of the best brunches in the city!
Great local finds!
Colwood Farmers' Market
1767 Island Hwy
Great local finds!
Surprisingly good food, a great spot for people watching!
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Darcy's Pub
737 Goldstream Ave
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Surprisingly good food, a great spot for people watching!

Sightseeing in Colwood

Explore the outside of Victoria with these wonderful spots!
Learn a little more about Victoria's history with a visit to this beautiful historic site.
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Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS
603 Fort Rodd Hill Rd
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Learn a little more about Victoria's history with a visit to this beautiful historic site.
Looking for a romantic walk on the beach, this is a great spot! Dog friendly and great bird watching.
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Esquimalt Lagoon
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Looking for a romantic walk on the beach, this is a great spot! Dog friendly and great bird watching.
If you are looking for a hike with a bit more difficulty, Mount Finlayson is for you! Beautiful view from the top.
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Goldstream Provincial Park
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If you are looking for a hike with a bit more difficulty, Mount Finlayson is for you! Beautiful view from the top.
Hatley Park, which is now the site of Royal Roads University, is home to one of the most exquisite gardens in Canada. Nestled in an old growth forest, the Hatley Castle is adjacent to the Esquimalt Lagoon and the Strait of Juan de Fuca with the Olympic Mountains of Washington State on the horizon. This majestic setting provides the perfect backdrop for a range of beautiful gardens, which serve as a lovely setting for family picnics, quiet strolls
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Hatley Castle
2005 Sooke Rd
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Hatley Park, which is now the site of Royal Roads University, is home to one of the most exquisite gardens in Canada. Nestled in an old growth forest, the Hatley Castle is adjacent to the Esquimalt Lagoon and the Strait of Juan de Fuca with the Olympic Mountains of Washington State on the horizon. This majestic setting provides the perfect backdrop for a range of beautiful gardens, which serve as a lovely setting for family picnics, quiet strolls
A great trail for all walking and biking enthusiasts! There is a trailhead located just a 5 minute walk from our suite. Going east will lead you to downtown, goinf west will bring you out to Hatley Castle and eventually Sooke.
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Galloping Goose Trail
Galloping Goose Trail
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A great trail for all walking and biking enthusiasts! There is a trailhead located just a 5 minute walk from our suite. Going east will lead you to downtown, goinf west will bring you out to Hatley Castle and eventually Sooke.

Health and Wellness

Just a 10 minute walk from our suite, enjoy a swim or workout at the rec centre!
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Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre
1767 Island Hwy
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Just a 10 minute walk from our suite, enjoy a swim or workout at the rec centre!

Food scene In Victoria

Amazing and authentic Mexican!
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Mesa Familiar
1296 Gladstone Ave
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Amazing and authentic Mexican!
A place for outsiders and misfits to enjoy a wide range of music, great pub food, and cheap drinks! Sunday from 4:20-8pm you can see Victoria's best open mic night for music.
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Logan's Public House
1821 Cook St
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A place for outsiders and misfits to enjoy a wide range of music, great pub food, and cheap drinks! Sunday from 4:20-8pm you can see Victoria's best open mic night for music.
Another great place for misfits to listen to local music and enjoy tasty food and drinks!
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Wheelies Motorcycles & Cafe
2620 Rock Bay Ave
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Another great place for misfits to listen to local music and enjoy tasty food and drinks!
A place with a classier scene. Wednesday night trivia is super fun! They also have disco brunch on Sundays.
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Northern Quarter
1724 Douglas St
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A place with a classier scene. Wednesday night trivia is super fun! They also have disco brunch on Sundays.
Skip out on the pricey high tea at the Empress and enjoy a more affordable tea at Venus Sophia while exploring Chinatown.
Venus Sophia Tea Room & Vegetarian Eatery
540 Fisgard St
Skip out on the pricey high tea at the Empress and enjoy a more affordable tea at Venus Sophia while exploring Chinatown.
Great late night eats, happy hour and music!
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The Mint Restaurant
1414 Douglas St
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Great late night eats, happy hour and music!

Sightseeing in Victoria

I am biased, because I work here! Enjoy the complimentary tickets in your welcome package to see some of Canada's greatest artists. Exhibits range from modern conceptual, to historic, from sculpture and ceramics to video. Something for everyone to enjoy!
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Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
1040 Moss St
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I am biased, because I work here! Enjoy the complimentary tickets in your welcome package to see some of Canada's greatest artists. Exhibits range from modern conceptual, to historic, from sculpture and ceramics to video. Something for everyone to enjoy!
Great overview of local and Canadian History!
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Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville St
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Great overview of local and Canadian History!
Beautiful architecture and interesting history!
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Craigdarroch Slot
1050 Joan Crescent
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Beautiful architecture and interesting history!
One of Victoria's best kept secrets. Escape the tourist traps and enjoy the walk along Dallas road. Must love dogs (much of this area is an off leash dog park).
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Dallas Road
Dallas Road
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One of Victoria's best kept secrets. Escape the tourist traps and enjoy the walk along Dallas road. Must love dogs (much of this area is an off leash dog park).
Designed by the same planner who designed Central Park in NYC, Beacon Hill Park is a great place to visit. Keep your eye out for the oldest Sitka tree in the Park, the Heronry, the Petting zoo, mini golf, and the rogue peacocks...
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Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook St
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Designed by the same planner who designed Central Park in NYC, Beacon Hill Park is a great place to visit. Keep your eye out for the oldest Sitka tree in the Park, the Heronry, the Petting zoo, mini golf, and the rogue peacocks...
See where Victoria's best known painter grew up!
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Emily Carr House
207 Government St
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See where Victoria's best known painter grew up!
Explore Canada's oldest Chinatown. Make sure you go through Fan Tan and Dragon Alley. I highly recommend an haunted walking tour through this neighborhood!
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Victorias Chinatown
500 Fisgard St
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Explore Canada's oldest Chinatown. Make sure you go through Fan Tan and Dragon Alley. I highly recommend an haunted walking tour through this neighborhood!
See the quirkiness of Victoria through our house boat community while enjoying some of the best fish and chips in the city!
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Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie Street
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See the quirkiness of Victoria through our house boat community while enjoying some of the best fish and chips in the city!