Kira's Guidebook
Entertainment & Activities
Places where you can find an assortment of activities to please everyone
Bear Mountain Golf Resort and Spa is only a 5 minute drive away and aside from having the only 2 Jack Nicklaus designed 18 hole golf courses in Canada, they are also home to the Canadian National Mountain Bike team. You can rent bikes and try out a variety of trails then soothe the soreness at the Sante Spa and then enjoy dinner at any of their restaurants for a truly memorable day.
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Bear Mountain Resort
1999 Country Club WayBear Mountain Golf Resort and Spa is only a 5 minute drive away and aside from having the only 2 Jack Nicklaus designed 18 hole golf courses in Canada, they are also home to the Canadian National Mountain Bike team. You can rent bikes and try out a variety of trails then soothe the soreness at the Sante Spa and then enjoy dinner at any of their restaurants for a truly memorable day.
Looking for a fun time? City Centre Park has something for all ages.
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City Centre Park
1089 Langford PkwyLooking for a fun time? City Centre Park has something for all ages.
Go carts, batting cages and mini golf! Who doesn’t enjoy that?
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All Fun Recreation Go Karts
2207 Millstream RoadGo carts, batting cages and mini golf! Who doesn’t enjoy that?
Beautiful views of Washington State’s Olympic Mountains and rated one of the Top 10 Best Public Golf Facilities in British Columbia.
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Olympic View Golf Club
643 Latoria RdBeautiful views of Washington State’s Olympic Mountains and rated one of the Top 10 Best Public Golf Facilities in British Columbia.
If the 55” big screen tv and Netflix doesn’t do it for you then maybe the Ultra AVX or 3D will! Only a 10 minute drive!
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Cineplex Odeon Westshore Cinemas
2945 Jacklin RdIf the 55” big screen tv and Netflix doesn’t do it for you then maybe the Ultra AVX or 3D will! Only a 10 minute drive!
This adrenaline pumping adventure encompasses tightropes, log bridges, rope swings, cargo nets and zip lines! Great for all ages. 10 minutes away!
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WildPlay Element Parks Victoria
1767 Island HwyThis adrenaline pumping adventure encompasses tightropes, log bridges, rope swings, cargo nets and zip lines! Great for all ages. 10 minutes away!
Voted as Victoria’s Friendliest Public Golf Course playable all year round.
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Highland Pacific Golf
450 Creed RdVoted as Victoria’s Friendliest Public Golf Course playable all year round.
Not as ‘fancy’ as Bear Mountain or Olympic View yet very affordable and challenging.
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Metchosin Golf & Country Club
4100 Metchosin RdNot as ‘fancy’ as Bear Mountain or Olympic View yet very affordable and challenging.
Family skating, indoor pool with water slide, exercise room
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Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre
1767 Island HwyFamily skating, indoor pool with water slide, exercise room
Greater Victoria Public Library - Juan de Fuca Branch
1759 Island HwyJuan De Fuca Golf Course
1767 Island HwyCommunity golf course which is not bad in a pinch
Sante Spa Victoria
1999 Country Club WayIf being pampered is more your style.....
Spa A'lita | Spa & Laser Centre
745 Goldstream AveWhen you just want someone to take your stress away
Food Scene Nearby
These are our favourite restaurants within 10 minute drive of our place.
Great place for exceptional Thai food and only 10 minute drive away!
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Sabhai Thai Restaurant
2800 Jacklin RdGreat place for exceptional Thai food and only 10 minute drive away!
This little gem is quickly becoming THE place in the Westshore for brunch. Amazing food with a West African flair!
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House Of Boateng Restaurant
2854 Peatt RdThis little gem is quickly becoming THE place in the Westshore for brunch. Amazing food with a West African flair!
Great place for anytime of day. If feeling adventurous tell the waitstaff that you want to do the Mahoney!
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Floyd's Diner
721 Station AveGreat place for anytime of day. If feeling adventurous tell the waitstaff that you want to do the Mahoney!
Island Poké
829 Goldstream AveNewly opened! If you’ve never tried a Poke bowl, TRY IT!
Without a doubt one of the best noodle houses! Try their spicy Thai peanut chicken Mmmmmm
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Noodlebox
2955 Phipps RoadWithout a doubt one of the best noodle houses! Try their spicy Thai peanut chicken Mmmmmm
Runner up for Victoria’s Best Pub in 2019! Minors are welcome and their Sunday brunch is amazing!
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Six Mile Pub
494 Island HwyRunner up for Victoria’s Best Pub in 2019! Minors are welcome and their Sunday brunch is amazing!
Very much a local pub to go watch the Big game or NASCAR! Music bingo Wednesday nights along with their wings! Try their famous Diablo Death Wing Challenge if you dare!
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Bucky's Taphouse
2668 Sooke RdVery much a local pub to go watch the Big game or NASCAR! Music bingo Wednesday nights along with their wings! Try their famous Diablo Death Wing Challenge if you dare!
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
2955 Phipps RdThis is our favourite Indian restaurant! They do a great lunch buffet and live sitar performance on Friday nights and belly dancing Saturday nights.
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Turmeric Indian Cuisine
777 Goldstream AveThis is our favourite Indian restaurant! They do a great lunch buffet and live sitar performance on Friday nights and belly dancing Saturday nights.
A newer Indian Restaurant that is quickly gaining in popularity.
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Sizzling Tandoor
3600 Uptown BlvdA newer Indian Restaurant that is quickly gaining in popularity.
Browns Socialhouse Langford
783 Goldstream AveGreat place to chill over some good food.
Goodview Family Restaurant
310 Wale RdDoesn’t look like much but the Chinese food is amazing!
Nice place for dinner or date night. They make a great Moscow Mule 😉
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Milestones
2401 Millstream RdNice place for dinner or date night. They make a great Moscow Mule 😉
328 Taphouse + Grill
328 Wale RdWicked selection of craft beers!
Metropolitan Bar & Grill
829 McCallum RdJasmine Family Restaurant
1752 Island HighwayOne of those go to family restaurants, especially for breakfast.
Boston Pizza
2755 Veterans Memorial PkwyGreat to go for sports watching and having a pint.
This is one restaurant of only two in our list that we haven’t tried yet BUT we will!
Basil Curry House LTD
2745 Veterans Memorial PkwyThis is one restaurant of only two in our list that we haven’t tried yet BUT we will!
Craving that giant bowl of Pho? Then look no further than here!
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Original Pho Eatery
2972 Jacklin RdCraving that giant bowl of Pho? Then look no further than here!
Fatburger Langford
3004 Merchant WySometimes you just crave a burger!
These folks take specialty burgers to a whole new level!
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Bin 4 Burger Lounge
These folks take specialty burgers to a whole new level!
When the weather is gorgeous you must head to The Rooftop Patio for drinks and lunch!
The Rooftop Patio At The Met
829 McCallum RdWhen the weather is gorgeous you must head to The Rooftop Patio for drinks and lunch!
Casual dining steakhouse with great daily specials. Download their app for even more specials.
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MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual
985 Whirlaway CresCasual dining steakhouse with great daily specials. Download their app for even more specials.
Sushi Langford
2455 Millstream RdWithout a doubt the best sushi in all of the Westshore!
Ever crave Vietnamese food! No? Then try Green Leaf Bistro and order #42 and you will!
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Green Leaf Bistro
832 Goldstream AveEver crave Vietnamese food! No? Then try Green Leaf Bistro and order #42 and you will!
Persimmon Tree Modern Korean Cuisine
2401 Millstream RdHaven’t tried this one yet but it is on our list!
Mmmmmmm fish and chips! Small little place but really good fish!
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Salty's Fish and Chips
738 Goldstream AveMmmmmmm fish and chips! Small little place but really good fish!
Did someone say it’s Taco Tuesday?? And they’re licensed!
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Three Gringos Mexican Grill
735 Goldstream AveDid someone say it’s Taco Tuesday?? And they’re licensed!
La Taquisa Langford
768 Goldstream AveTheir soft shell taco combo meal is a must try.
Mucho Burrito Fresh Mexican Grill
1638 McKenzie Ave Burritos and soft shell tacos! YETH!
Neighbourhood pub with awesome patio, live bands and music bingo Saturday nights 8-11 pm.
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The Loghouse Pub
2323 Millstream RdNeighbourhood pub with awesome patio, live bands and music bingo Saturday nights 8-11 pm.
Parks & Nature
Looking to do some hiking with amazing views? Mount Finlayson can be challenging so be prepared BUT the views are stunning.
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Mt Finlayson summit
Looking to do some hiking with amazing views? Mount Finlayson can be challenging so be prepared BUT the views are stunning.
Goldstream Provincial Park is situated amid old-growth temperate rain forest. During the months of October to December you can see the world-class salmon spawning stream with 1000’s of returning salmon, and is only a 10 minute drive away!
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Goldstream Provincial Park
Goldstream Provincial Park is situated amid old-growth temperate rain forest. During the months of October to December you can see the world-class salmon spawning stream with 1000’s of returning salmon, and is only a 10 minute drive away!
Hike to the top of this ‘hill’ for incredible 360 degree views of Victoria, Sooke, Westshore and Bear Mountain. Great place for a picnic and only 5 minute drive from our place.
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Mill Hill Regional Park
457 Atkins AveHike to the top of this ‘hill’ for incredible 360 degree views of Victoria, Sooke, Westshore and Bear Mountain. Great place for a picnic and only 5 minute drive from our place.
This ‘hill’ takes approx 40 minutes to climb but the views are amazing. We frequently take our pet pig Penny on picnics here.
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Lone Tree Hill
1450 Millstream RdThis ‘hill’ takes approx 40 minutes to climb but the views are amazing. We frequently take our pet pig Penny on picnics here.
Thetis Lake is a great spot to relax on the beach, swim, hike/jog the numerous trails or borrow our kayaks and go for scenic paddle from Upper Thetis to Lower Thetis lakes. Trout fishing is also pretty good here both from shore or kayak.
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Thetis Lake
Thetis Lake is a great spot to relax on the beach, swim, hike/jog the numerous trails or borrow our kayaks and go for scenic paddle from Upper Thetis to Lower Thetis lakes. Trout fishing is also pretty good here both from shore or kayak.
A great community lake with a couple of easily accessible beaches and good trout fishing both from ashore and by kayak.
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Langford Lake
A great community lake with a couple of easily accessible beaches and good trout fishing both from ashore and by kayak.
Coming to Victoria to experience the Pacific Ocean? Then you just must visit the Esquimalt Lagoon. Only 2 minutes from Fort Rodd Hill and is a local favourite of bird watchers.
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Esquimalt Lagoon
Coming to Victoria to experience the Pacific Ocean? Then you just must visit the Esquimalt Lagoon. Only 2 minutes from Fort Rodd Hill and is a local favourite of bird watchers.
Mount Douglas Park
4500 Cedar Hill RoadBeautiful place to hike with rewards of incredible views
Matheson Lake
Great picturesque area to hike, bike or dog walk
Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park
3059 Humpback RdAwesome place to go exploring
Adult Activities
Who doesn’t like losing money at a casino? Just make sure to enjoy the daily buffet before you do! 10 minute drive is all it takes!
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Elements Casino
1708 Island HwyWho doesn’t like losing money at a casino? Just make sure to enjoy the daily buffet before you do! 10 minute drive is all it takes!
Axe and Grind
910 Government StIf you’ve never thrown an axe before!
Sightseeing
Tour this old fort complete with secret (well back in the day they were) bunkers, military command posts and original 19th century buildings. Awesome for kids and pretty cool for adults.
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Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS
603 Fort Rodd Hill RdTour this old fort complete with secret (well back in the day they were) bunkers, military command posts and original 19th century buildings. Awesome for kids and pretty cool for adults.
Not only was Hatley Castle featured in the X-Men movie but it boasts incredible Japanese, Italian and rose Gardens.
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Hatley Park National Historic Site
2005 Sooke RdNot only was Hatley Castle featured in the X-Men movie but it boasts incredible Japanese, Italian and rose Gardens.
Surrounding Area Sightseeing
These things can be found in the surrounding area but will require coordination of transportation if you didn’t come by car.
This is a must see for any and all visitors to Victoria.
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The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto AveThis is a must see for any and all visitors to Victoria.
Great little local community with boutique shops and great food. It’s about a 40 minute drive but you can also visit numerous wineries on the way and on drive back.
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Cowichan Bay
Great little local community with boutique shops and great food. It’s about a 40 minute drive but you can also visit numerous wineries on the way and on drive back.
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StThis is a must do if your in Victoria
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StBeautiful urban park with gardens and ponds
Wetgevende Vergadering van Brits-Columbia
501 Belleville StThunderbird Park
638 Douglas StNext to the BC Museum is a great collection of totem poles.
Victoria Bug Zoo
631 Courtney StUmmmm who doesn’t like creep crawling?
Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StreetThis is a MUST see for everyone.
Sporting Events
This is NOT your typical tourist spot BUT all the more reason to go! Everything from monster truck, mini cars, demolition and more.
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Western Speedway
2207 Millstream RdThis is NOT your typical tourist spot BUT all the more reason to go! Everything from monster truck, mini cars, demolition and more.
JR A Provincial Hockey at its finest and very affordable entertainment for the whole family. We billeted players for 7 years.
Victoria Grizzlies Hockey Inc
1767 Island HwyJR A Provincial Hockey at its finest and very affordable entertainment for the whole family. We billeted players for 7 years.
One step up from the Grizzlies is the WHL Victoria Royals! Arena is approx 20 minutes away.
Victoria Royals
1925 Blanshard StOne step up from the Grizzlies is the WHL Victoria Royals! Arena is approx 20 minutes away.
Need your football fix? Then look no further than our very own Westshore Rebels BC Junior Football Team! Stadium is only a 10 minute drive.
Westshore Rebels junior football team
Langford ParkwayNeed your football fix? Then look no further than our very own Westshore Rebels BC Junior Football Team! Stadium is only a 10 minute drive.
Come see our very own Pacific FC soccer team as they play in the Canadian Professional Soccer League. Only a 10 minute drive!
Pacific FC
3024 Langford PkwyCome see our very own Pacific FC soccer team as they play in the Canadian Professional Soccer League. Only a 10 minute drive!
Westhills Stadium is also Home to the Canada National Rugby Team. Check their website for games as it’s almost as exciting as HOCKEY!
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Westhills Stadium
1089 Langford PkwyWesthills Stadium is also Home to the Canada National Rugby Team. Check their website for games as it’s almost as exciting as HOCKEY!