Guidebook for Victoria

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Guidebook for Victoria

Food Scene

Great atmosphere, big patio, local ingredients, reasonable prices
66 locals raden deze aan
10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney St
66 locals raden deze aan
Great atmosphere, big patio, local ingredients, reasonable prices
Seasonal. Best lunch place in town (if you like fish), great fish and chips but try the other menu items too. Outside seating only, plan to line up on sunny days!
163 locals raden deze aan
Red Fish Blue Fish
1006 Wharf St
163 locals raden deze aan
Seasonal. Best lunch place in town (if you like fish), great fish and chips but try the other menu items too. Outside seating only, plan to line up on sunny days!
Perhaps the best Dim Sum
32 locals raden deze aan
Don Mee
538 Fisgard St
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Perhaps the best Dim Sum
Fantastic - will not fail to impress. Classic food, romantic atmosphere includes a priceless collection of contemporary art. Not as expensive as you'd think.
244 locals raden deze aan
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson St
244 locals raden deze aan
Fantastic - will not fail to impress. Classic food, romantic atmosphere includes a priceless collection of contemporary art. Not as expensive as you'd think.
My favourite spot on the pickle pub crawl. Off the tourist track yet one of the best waterfront views. Food is simple - I suggest the pizza.
10 locals raden deze aan
Lido Waterfront Bar & Bistro
Harbour Road
10 locals raden deze aan
My favourite spot on the pickle pub crawl. Off the tourist track yet one of the best waterfront views. Food is simple - I suggest the pizza.
Breakfast/Brunch - can get busy but it's worth the wait.
201 locals raden deze aan
Jam Cafe
542 Herald St
201 locals raden deze aan
Breakfast/Brunch - can get busy but it's worth the wait.
Closest pizza is coincidentally the best pizza downtown.
19 locals raden deze aan
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
560 Johnson St
19 locals raden deze aan
Closest pizza is coincidentally the best pizza downtown.
My personal favourite if you're looking for oysters. Cozy
17 locals raden deze aan
Ferris' Upstairs seafood & Oyster Bar
536 A Yates St
17 locals raden deze aan
My personal favourite if you're looking for oysters. Cozy
There is actually a decent restaurant "dining room" here - if you are not afraid of eating next to political history - note: if the Legislature is sitting, it will only open to the public at odd times of day.
218 locals raden deze aan
Wetgevende Vergadering van Brits-Columbia
501 Belleville St
218 locals raden deze aan
There is actually a decent restaurant "dining room" here - if you are not afraid of eating next to political history - note: if the Legislature is sitting, it will only open to the public at odd times of day.
Tapas - shared plates - good for couples and small groups
87 locals raden deze aan
Tapa Bar
620 Trounce Alley
87 locals raden deze aan
Tapas - shared plates - good for couples and small groups
If you are out later - quality food, mojitos and, sometimes, enjoyable live music
47 locals raden deze aan
The Mint Restaurant
1414 Douglas St
47 locals raden deze aan
If you are out later - quality food, mojitos and, sometimes, enjoyable live music
Authentic Mexican tacos (not at Mexican prices).
28 locals raden deze aan
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
766 Fort St
28 locals raden deze aan
Authentic Mexican tacos (not at Mexican prices).
Famous "Japanese fusion-style" tacos and burritos.
78 locals raden deze aan
Tacofino
760 Pandora Ave
78 locals raden deze aan
Famous "Japanese fusion-style" tacos and burritos.
My favourite coffee shop :)
63 locals raden deze aan
Bean Around The World
533 Fisgard St
63 locals raden deze aan
My favourite coffee shop :)
Fantastic vegan buffet (Honestly - and I eat meat). Pay by plate weight and "by bowl" so... put the heavy soup/curries in a bowl.
34 locals raden deze aan
Green Cuisine Vegetarian Restaurant
34 locals raden deze aan
Fantastic vegan buffet (Honestly - and I eat meat). Pay by plate weight and "by bowl" so... put the heavy soup/curries in a bowl.

Drinks & Nightlife

This is actually a beer parlor. Like a British pub there is no table service no TVs or loud music - great for a conversation over a microbrew or three
119 locals raden deze aan
The Drake Eatery
517 Pandora Ave
119 locals raden deze aan
This is actually a beer parlor. Like a British pub there is no table service no TVs or loud music - great for a conversation over a microbrew or three
Simply a great bar - low key atmosphere and plenty of choice
29 locals raden deze aan
The Churchill
1140 Government St
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Simply a great bar - low key atmosphere and plenty of choice
Wondered where all the 20-something hipsters are? Look up "Soul night"
Victoria Event Centre
1415 Broad St
Wondered where all the 20-something hipsters are? Look up "Soul night"
Great selection of whisky and cocktails. Full Canadiana.
Argyle Attic
777 Courtney St
Great selection of whisky and cocktails. Full Canadiana.

Parks & Nature

Great for a walk or early morning jog
15 locals raden deze aan
Songhees Walkway
Songhees Walkway
15 locals raden deze aan
Great for a walk or early morning jog

Essentials

Here is a great bakery, bike rental, coffee, deli, bar - and the start of the Galloping Goose regional trail. Cross the bridge and walk down harbour road past the shipyard.
35 locals raden deze aan
Fantastico bar-deli
398 Harbour Rd
35 locals raden deze aan
Here is a great bakery, bike rental, coffee, deli, bar - and the start of the Galloping Goose regional trail. Cross the bridge and walk down harbour road past the shipyard.
Grocery Store
185 locals raden deze aan
Market On Yates
903 Yates St
185 locals raden deze aan
Grocery Store

Shopping

Closest supermarket
74 locals raden deze aan
Save-On-Foods
172 Wilson St
74 locals raden deze aan
Closest supermarket

Sightseeing

Victoria's oldest china town - has groceries, restaurants, memorabilia, Fan Tan Alley
124 locals raden deze aan
Chinatown van Victoria
500 Fisgard St
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Victoria's oldest china town - has groceries, restaurants, memorabilia, Fan Tan Alley