Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Shine Cafe
1324 Blanshard StThe Village Restaurant
2518 Estevan AveII Terrazzo
555 Johnson StAmbiance, superb food.
Cafe Brio
944 Fort StAmbiance and great food.
10 Acres Kitchen
614 Humboldt StFarm to table restaurant with a flare
Oysters!! And other worthy seafood. Downstairs if you’re feeling casual, upstairs if looking for a little more atmosphere.
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Ferris' Grill & Garden Patio
536 Yates StOysters!! And other worthy seafood. Downstairs if you’re feeling casual, upstairs if looking for a little more atmosphere.
The Fish Store at Fisherman's Wharf. My favourite for fish and chips/seafood. Picnic tables available.
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Iphakamisa Fisherman's Wharf
12 Erie StThe Fish Store at Fisherman's Wharf. My favourite for fish and chips/seafood. Picnic tables available.
Walk down (and up again!) to a well-known (ie: busy) fish and chip shack on the water. Outdoor seating only – can be hard to get.
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Red Fish Blue Fish
1006 Wharf StWalk down (and up again!) to a well-known (ie: busy) fish and chip shack on the water. Outdoor seating only – can be hard to get.
Sammich Cafe
1150 Douglas StreetSuper fresh, and they’ll pack you a picnic!
Great pub fare - and gluten-free beer! British pub-style counter service.
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The Drake Eatery
517 Pandora AveGreat pub fare - and gluten-free beer! British pub-style counter service.
The Dutch Bakery & Coffee Shop
718 Fort StExcellent bakery.
Crust Bakery
730 Fort StExcellent bakery just a short walk away.
Fol Epi
398 Harbour RdSuperb for lunch or coffee and dessert.
Sublime AND entirely gluten free! A longer walk away from downtown, or short drive.
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Origin Gluten-Free Bakery
1525 Pandora AveSublime AND entirely gluten free! A longer walk away from downtown, or short drive.
A Victoria landmark. Superb baking/desserts, nice spot for lunch.
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Murchie's Tea & Coffee
1110 Government StA Victoria landmark. Superb baking/desserts, nice spot for lunch.
Wonderful for breakfast or lunch - fresh, gluten free options, and outdoor seating for sunny days.
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The Fernwood Inn
1302 Gladstone AveWonderful for breakfast or lunch - fresh, gluten free options, and outdoor seating for sunny days.
J & J Wonton Noodle House
1012 Fort StAsian cravings.
Tooks On Cook
1175 Cook StBakery and cafe. Great lunch AND baking!
Futaba Sushi
759 Quadra StFor Japanese cravings.
Habit Coffee
808 Yates StNotable coffee.
Sookjai Thai Restaurant
893 Fort StFor Thai cravings.
Serious Coffee Cook Street
230 Cook StreetGreat coffee - and local!
Hole in the wall serving fresh and tasty soups, salads, and sandwiches - gluten free options!
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The Hot and Cold Cafe
313 Cook StreetHole in the wall serving fresh and tasty soups, salads, and sandwiches - gluten free options!
Moka House Coffee
345 Cook StBaan Thai Wok & Bar
1117 Blanshard StGood Thai!
Drinks & Nightlife
Canoe Brewpub
450 Swift StA brew with a view (and music, too!)!
Craft Draft, Beer & Cider – and the food’s pretty good, too. Grab a table outside and enjoy!
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Irish Times Pub
1200 Government StCraft Draft, Beer & Cider – and the food’s pretty good, too. Grab a table outside and enjoy!
Bodega
1210 Broad StSpanish. Wine bar and tapas - and sherry, of course!
Hermann's Jazz Club
753 View StScottish-style pub pouring whiskey & drafts in a storied space with kilt-clad servers & live music.
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Bard & Banker
1022 Government StScottish-style pub pouring whiskey & drafts in a storied space with kilt-clad servers & live music.
Arts & Culture
I-Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StArt Gallery of Greater Victoria
1040 Moss StUmhlaba Wokukhethwa
649 Humboldt StBelfry Theatre
1291 Gladstone Ave Contemporary theatre, with a focus on Canadian work.
Parks & Nature
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StVery special. Watch for events in the amphitheater.
Dallas Road Waterfront Trail
Dallas Road Waterfront TrailIpharki yaseMount Douglas
4500 Cedar Hill RoadGovernment House
1401 Rockland AveBeautiful gardens and views.
Sightseeing
Emily Carr House
207 Government StFan Tan Alley
549 Fisgard StLined with fabulous little shops!
Victoria Chinatown
500 Fisgard StBastion Square
60 Bastion SquareI-Craigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan CrescentEverything Else
Walk around inner harbour and view the Legislature Building.
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Inner Harbour Centre
950 Wharf StWalk around inner harbour and view the Legislature Building.
Shopping
The street with the most! Shops, restaurants, pubs, souvenirs! Pedestrian friendly.
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Government Street
Government StreetThe street with the most! Shops, restaurants, pubs, souvenirs! Pedestrian friendly.
The Bay Centre
1150 Douglas St