Guidebook for Victoria
Essentials
Fairway Market
1521 McKenzie AveA pretty decent grocery store
Shelbourne Plaza - Fairway Market
3651 Shelbourne StA pretty decent grocery store
Thrifty Foods
1495 Admirals Rd24 hr grocery store with high quality foods
Well-stocked Mediterranean grocery you won't find elsewhere
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Fig Mediterranean Deli
1551 Cedar Hill Cross RdWell-stocked Mediterranean grocery you won't find elsewhere
COBS Bread Bakery
3639 Shelbourne StFresh bread
Peppers Grocery
3829 Cadboro Bay RdAn upmarket and local grocer, high quality foods.
Slater's First Class Meats
2577 Cadboro Bay RdOne of the best butchers in town!
A fine bakery with many other interesting things such as foie gras
39 locals raden deze aan
Ottavio Italian Bakery, Delicatessen & Cafe
2272 Oak Bay AveA fine bakery with many other interesting things such as foie gras
Food Scene
Tim Hortons
739 McCallum Rd24 hour Canadian classic chain, higher quality than McDonalds
Noodlebox
3749 Shelbourne StA tasty southeast asian fusion noodle bar
The only authentic Japanese ramen noodles in the city, will not disappoint
7 locals raden deze aan
Kuma Noodle Japan
1551 Cedar Hill Cross RdThe only authentic Japanese ramen noodles in the city, will not disappoint
McDonald's
1567 Cedar Hill Cross Rdit's McDonalds..
1550's Pub Style Restaurant
1550 Cedar Hill Cross RdDecent food, good atmosphere
An inexpensive takeout sushi restaurant and Japanese grocery store
28 locals raden deze aan
Fujiya Foods - Victoria
3624 Shelbourne StAn inexpensive takeout sushi restaurant and Japanese grocery store
The Tropical Island Restaurant
3690 Shelbourne StGood breakfast
Heart of Asia
1640 Cedar Hill Cross RoadAuthentic Chinese cuisine, some dishes can be spicy
Little Thai Place
1839 Cook StPretty good thai food
Korean/Vietnamese cuisine, the Korean dishes are pretty authentic
Pho-Ever Restaurant (Korean & Vietnamese)
1669 Pear StKorean/Vietnamese cuisine, the Korean dishes are pretty authentic
Mucho Burrito Fresh Mexican Grill
1638 McKenzie AvePretty decent fast-food burrito
Subway
1770 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay RdIt's okay
I haven't been there, but the chain has a good reputation
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Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
2955 Phipps RdI haven't been there, but the chain has a good reputation
Boston Pizza
2755 Veterans Memorial PkwyA decent chain restaurant
The best neighbourhood coffee shop, Eric the owner is absolutely hilarious, friendly staff. They have sandwiches too, makes for a good breakfast.
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Township Coffee
4343 Tyndall AveThe best neighbourhood coffee shop, Eric the owner is absolutely hilarious, friendly staff. They have sandwiches too, makes for a good breakfast.
The best, authentic Japanese restaurant, you HAVE to go there! Hidden away, fresh home meals, but only open weekdays 11:00-14:00. Get there early or they'll run out.
19 locals raden deze aan
Uchida Eatery
633 Courtney StThe best, authentic Japanese restaurant, you HAVE to go there! Hidden away, fresh home meals, but only open weekdays 11:00-14:00. Get there early or they'll run out.
If you like tea, this is THE place to go to. Perfect hangout after a lunch at Uchida. Also hidden and frequent by locals. Only open Tue-Fri 12:00-17:00.
JagaSilk
633 Courtney StIf you like tea, this is THE place to go to. Perfect hangout after a lunch at Uchida. Also hidden and frequent by locals. Only open Tue-Fri 12:00-17:00.
Awesome bakery with real bread (crust you can knock on), good coffee and other baked goods.
154 locals raden deze aan
Fol Epi
398 Harbour RdAwesome bakery with real bread (crust you can knock on), good coffee and other baked goods.
On weekends a lady does tea reading there, pretty fun to do! Call ahead and check the times
9 locals raden deze aan
James Bay Coffee & Books
143 Menzies StOn weekends a lady does tea reading there, pretty fun to do! Call ahead and check the times
Pizzeria Prima Strada
230 Cook StDelicious pizza, I'd say it's the best in the city!
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
560 Johnson StAnother delicious pizza joint
Great breakfast/brunch spot, flip for the "Mahony" double or nothing. HUGE portions!
33 locals raden deze aan
Floyd's Diner
866 Yates StGreat breakfast/brunch spot, flip for the "Mahony" double or nothing. HUGE portions!
A good go-to restaurant, and open till late, cool atmosphere
47 locals raden deze aan
The Mint Restaurant
1414 Douglas StA good go-to restaurant, and open till late, cool atmosphere
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighbourhood pub, Wednesday is wings special, I think 33 cents a wing!
24 locals raden deze aan
Maude Hunter's Pub
3810 Shelbourne StNeighbourhood pub, Wednesday is wings special, I think 33 cents a wing!
Smuggler's Cove Pub
2581 Penrhyn StA cool neighbourhood pub
Fantastic cocktail bar, a little pricy but well worth the $$
95 locals raden deze aan
Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar
506 Fort StFantastic cocktail bar, a little pricy but well worth the $$
Shopping
BC Liquor Stores
1960 Foul Bay RdCheers / Prost / Skol!
Metro Liquor
1660 McKenzie AveGood liquor store with many choices
Canadian Tire Auto Service Centre
3993 Cedar Hill RdIf you need some tools or home hardware
If you like cameras, have a good selection of used gear (& rental). A cool shop with great staff.
Camera Traders
560 Johnson StIf you like cameras, have a good selection of used gear (& rental). A cool shop with great staff.
Super tasty, hands-down. The owner is an awesome guy and makes very cool flavours. Another place you must go!
Bon Macaron Patisserie
1012 Broad StSuper tasty, hands-down. The owner is an awesome guy and makes very cool flavours. Another place you must go!
Hillside Shopping Centre
1644 Hillside AveShopping mall, check their website for a directory
Mayfair Shopping Centre
3147 Douglas StShopping mall, check their website for a directory
The Bay Centre
1150 Douglas StShopping mall, check their website for a directory
Uptown
3440 Saanich RdShopping centre with many stores, including H&M, Walmart, and Bestbuy
7-Eleven
10 Burnside Rd WA 24hr convenience store
Sightseeing
A panoramic view of the entire city, 10 minutes walk up the hill, a very short hike
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Mount Tolmie
A panoramic view of the entire city, 10 minutes walk up the hill, a very short hike
A neighbourhood beach with a large playground, great place for a walk
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Cadboro Bay
A neighbourhood beach with a large playground, great place for a walk
Arbutus Cove Park
4038 Locarno LnA sandy beach tucked away, usually just locals
A good hike (can also drive to the top) through ancient trees, view is good but not as good as Tolmie. Lots of trails of varying degrees.
37 locals raden deze aan
Mount Douglas
4500 Cedar Hill RdA good hike (can also drive to the top) through ancient trees, view is good but not as good as Tolmie. Lots of trails of varying degrees.
Floating houseboats, seafood takeout... best of all, you can buy fish and feed seals there during the day!
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Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StFloating houseboats, seafood takeout... best of all, you can buy fish and feed seals there during the day!
A beautiful park, a zoo, lots of wildlife and peacocks walking out and about.
503 locals raden deze aan
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StA beautiful park, a zoo, lots of wildlife and peacocks walking out and about.
From here you can walk along Ogden Point breakwater and enjoy a nice view of the city centre.
60 locals raden deze aan
Ogden Point Sundial
211 Dallas RdFrom here you can walk along Ogden Point breakwater and enjoy a nice view of the city centre.
Across the highway from the park, there is a waterfall, above it (20min hike) a decommissioned railway bridge, pretty cool!
242 locals raden deze aan
Goldstream Provincial Park
Across the highway from the park, there is a waterfall, above it (20min hike) a decommissioned railway bridge, pretty cool!
Horner Park
Iona DriveThe closest park, not sure if dogs can be off leash
A dedicated space for dogs, beside a lovely trail that runs around UVic
University of Victoria Cedar Hill Property
Cedar Hill Cross RoadA dedicated space for dogs, beside a lovely trail that runs around UVic
Everything Else
Found City Yoga
A good way to relax after sightseeing all day (if you are into hot yoga of course)
The most stylish and comfortable way to fly between downtown Victoria and downtown Vancouver
6 locals raden deze aan
Helijet International
79 Dallas RdThe most stylish and comfortable way to fly between downtown Victoria and downtown Vancouver
Shelbourne Pet Clinic
1638 McKenzie AveGood reviews on Google, for those of you with pets
Squeaky's Laundromat
3601 Shelbourne StIn case you need laundry service when nobody is home
Arts & Culture
The closest cinema, find listings on IMDB.com
8 locals raden deze aan
Landmark Cinemas 4 University Heights
3980 Shelbourne StThe closest cinema, find listings on IMDB.com