Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Located in the heart of Estevan Village, this modern Italian Bistro offers a west coast flare on Italian cuisine that is sure to have you coming back each visit.
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Padella Kitchen + Wine
2524 Estevan AveLocated in the heart of Estevan Village, this modern Italian Bistro offers a west coast flare on Italian cuisine that is sure to have you coming back each visit.
Stop in for coffee and a muffin en route the sandy Willow's beach. Their gluten free banana chocolate chip ginger muffins are divine. AMAZING spot for kids. The coffee, of course, is always perfect.
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Crumsby's Cafe
2509 Estevan AveStop in for coffee and a muffin en route the sandy Willow's beach. Their gluten free banana chocolate chip ginger muffins are divine. AMAZING spot for kids. The coffee, of course, is always perfect.
A gem! Sustainable organic, plant based food that will knock your socks off! From Superfood cocktails to a Macrobiotic bowl, you are guaranteed to leave this place happy and energized.
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Be Love
1019 Blanshard StA gem! Sustainable organic, plant based food that will knock your socks off! From Superfood cocktails to a Macrobiotic bowl, you are guaranteed to leave this place happy and energized.
Right around the corner! Fire roasted, thin, bubbly crust pizzas topped with the most simple yet flavorful ingredients. A couple of our favorites; funghi supremo and salsiccia e rapini (MEAT!).
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Pizzeria Prima Strada
14-1400 Cowichan Bay RdRight around the corner! Fire roasted, thin, bubbly crust pizzas topped with the most simple yet flavorful ingredients. A couple of our favorites; funghi supremo and salsiccia e rapini (MEAT!).
Fresh vegetarian restaurant that will please even the non-vegetarian. The food is bursting with flavor and many options.
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Rebar
50 Bastion SquareFresh vegetarian restaurant that will please even the non-vegetarian. The food is bursting with flavor and many options.
The best tacos we have ever had, north of Mexico. This laid back taqueria is a casual little spot to pop by for a bite, while browsing downtown. You will not be disappointed!
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La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
766 Fort StThe best tacos we have ever had, north of Mexico. This laid back taqueria is a casual little spot to pop by for a bite, while browsing downtown. You will not be disappointed!
Upbeat little coffee shop, that offers some tasty treats and the best cup of coffee the city has to offer. It is a bit pricier, but if you enjoy a good cup of java this is highly recommended.
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Discovery Coffee
281 Menzies StUpbeat little coffee shop, that offers some tasty treats and the best cup of coffee the city has to offer. It is a bit pricier, but if you enjoy a good cup of java this is highly recommended.
mmm... ottavio's!
This little spot on Oak Bay avenue is wonderful for coffee and a sweet treat. On one side it is a deli with a large variety of some seriously tasty cheese. On the other side a cafe serving up sweet treats, coffee, gelato and more.
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Ottavio Italian Bakery, Delicatessen & Cafe
2272 Oak Bay Avemmm... ottavio's!
This little spot on Oak Bay avenue is wonderful for coffee and a sweet treat. On one side it is a deli with a large variety of some seriously tasty cheese. On the other side a cafe serving up sweet treats, coffee, gelato and more.
An amazing small scale winery. Besides the delish wines, they also have a little deli that offers up a fabulous selection of cheese, charcuterie, salmon pate, tapenade, fresh baguettes, and more (plus a picnic basket!). You can grab a bottle, or two, of your favorite wines that you have tasted and cozy up on a blanket or bistro table to enjoy your picnic. This is my favorite winery on the island... the wines are so, so good!
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Symphony Vineyard
6409 Oldfield RdAn amazing small scale winery. Besides the delish wines, they also have a little deli that offers up a fabulous selection of cheese, charcuterie, salmon pate, tapenade, fresh baguettes, and more (plus a picnic basket!). You can grab a bottle, or two, of your favorite wines that you have tasted and cozy up on a blanket or bistro table to enjoy your picnic. This is my favorite winery on the island... the wines are so, so good!
Everything Else
This is the perfect little shop for cheese lovers. Relax on your private patio with a glass of wine and a charcuterie plate of goodness. This shop is full of wonderful trinkets and tasty delights.
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Charelli's Cheese Shop, Delicatessen & Catering
2851 Foul Bay RdThis is the perfect little shop for cheese lovers. Relax on your private patio with a glass of wine and a charcuterie plate of goodness. This shop is full of wonderful trinkets and tasty delights.
This is a must stop even if you are not gluten free.The quality and variety is unlike anywhere else I have ever seen for GF goods. Sourdough bread, carrot cake and vegan chocolate cake get my vote!
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Origin Gluten-Free Bakery
1525 Pandora AveThis is a must stop even if you are not gluten free.The quality and variety is unlike anywhere else I have ever seen for GF goods. Sourdough bread, carrot cake and vegan chocolate cake get my vote!
Drinks & Nightlife
20 minute walk or a quick taxi ride, this wonderful small plates/wine bar is an absolute favorite. Fabulous food, service and beverages. A relaxed, yet classy atmosphere. This place is a treat!
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1307 Gladstone Ave20 minute walk or a quick taxi ride, this wonderful small plates/wine bar is an absolute favorite. Fabulous food, service and beverages. A relaxed, yet classy atmosphere. This place is a treat!
Parks & Nature
We love this park! There is an amazing petting zoo that is open throughout the spring and summer months, as well as several large ponds where you can watch the ducks while sipping on coffee. There is a great park for children as well as a beautiful rose garden.
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Beacon Hill Park Play Area
Arbutus WayWe love this park! There is an amazing petting zoo that is open throughout the spring and summer months, as well as several large ponds where you can watch the ducks while sipping on coffee. There is a great park for children as well as a beautiful rose garden.
This white sandy beach is a 15/20 minute walk away. Our favorite place to get a dose of the sea. There are flush toilets, as well as a park on site.
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Willows Beach
EsplanadeThis white sandy beach is a 15/20 minute walk away. Our favorite place to get a dose of the sea. There are flush toilets, as well as a park on site.
Arts & Culture
So much history and culture at this amazing Museum. If you have the time, check out the IMax-- incredible!
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Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StSo much history and culture at this amazing Museum. If you have the time, check out the IMax-- incredible!
Shopping
Oak Bay Avenue is one of our favorite areas to shop. Wonderful cafes, shopping, fantastic book store, Butcher Shop, Salumi place (the most amazing variety of in house cured meats), pubs, restaurants, art studios and so much more.
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Oak Bay Avenue
Oak Bay AvenueOak Bay Avenue is one of our favorite areas to shop. Wonderful cafes, shopping, fantastic book store, Butcher Shop, Salumi place (the most amazing variety of in house cured meats), pubs, restaurants, art studios and so much more.
Getting Around
Modo
895 Fort St$4/hour or $40/day