Caroline & Rich’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Downtown
Walk around the neighbourhood and soak in the rustic charm.
Food scene
Victoria offers a wide range of cultural eateries.
Bean Around The World
533 Fisgard StGreat Coffee & Pastries, conveniently located!
Bar & eatery serving ribs, sandwiches & regional craft beers in a rustic space
119 abantu bendawo batusa
The Drake Eatery
517 Pandora AveBar & eatery serving ribs, sandwiches & regional craft beers in a rustic space
Fiamo Pizza & Wine Bar
515 Yates StThe finest Italian cuisine
Casual dining, beer on tap and sports on the TV's!....great patio for soaking up the sun and taking in the views
51 abantu bendawo batusa
THE LOCAL
1205 Wharf StCasual dining, beer on tap and sports on the TV's!....great patio for soaking up the sun and taking in the views
Serving seafood, steaks and cocktails with great harbour view patio
19 abantu bendawo batusa
Finn's Seafood Chops Cocktails
1208 Wharf StServing seafood, steaks and cocktails with great harbour view patio
Irish Times Pub
1200 Government StEnjoy a pint while listening to live music!
Long-running, old-fashioned Chinese institution offering dim sum & other Cantonese & Sichuan plates
32 abantu bendawo batusa
Don Mee
538 Fisgard StLong-running, old-fashioned Chinese institution offering dim sum & other Cantonese & Sichuan plates
Scottish-style pub pouring whiskey & drafts in a storied space with kilt-clad servers & live music.
119 abantu bendawo batusa
Bard & Banker
1022 Government StScottish-style pub pouring whiskey & drafts in a storied space with kilt-clad servers & live music.
Intimate, candlelit Italian nook with brick fireplaces, patio seating & a notable wine list.
244 abantu bendawo batusa
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StIntimate, candlelit Italian nook with brick fireplaces, patio seating & a notable wine list.
Sightseeing
There is plenty to do in downtown Victoria!
Enjoy Tea & Scones in the opulence of the Empress Hotel
194 abantu bendawo batusa
Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StEnjoy Tea & Scones in the opulence of the Empress Hotel
Visit the grand old halls of the Legislative Assembly
218 abantu bendawo batusa
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville StVisit the grand old halls of the Legislative Assembly
Go for a bike ride around the park and visit the Ocean, stop by the petting zoo along the way.
503 abantu bendawo batusa
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StGo for a bike ride around the park and visit the Ocean, stop by the petting zoo along the way.
Stroll on the boardwalk, visit the unique shops and check out the cool boat houses!
23 abantu bendawo batusa
Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StreetStroll on the boardwalk, visit the unique shops and check out the cool boat houses!
Inner-Harbour Pathway
Inner-Harbour PathwayTake in the vistas of the Inner Harbour
Fan Tan Alley
549 Fisgard StCheck out the cool & unique shops of Fan Tan Alley
Urban shopping mall in the heart of downtown, with brand-name retailers, dining options & underground parking.
112 abantu bendawo batusa
The Bay Centre
1150 Douglas StUrban shopping mall in the heart of downtown, with brand-name retailers, dining options & underground parking.
Family-friendly mini-zoo offering a collection of live tropical insects from around the world.
80 abantu bendawo batusa
Victoria Bug Zoo
631 Courtney StFamily-friendly mini-zoo offering a collection of live tropical insects from around the world.
Entertainment
Modern multiplex cinema chain screening the latest Hollywood films, plus new independent releases.
Reclining Seats!
76 abantu bendawo batusa
Cineplex Odeon Victoria Cinemas
780 Yates StModern multiplex cinema chain screening the latest Hollywood films, plus new independent releases.
Reclining Seats!