Mackenzie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Ipharki yaseMount Douglas
4500 Cedar Hill RoadA nice little hike with great views.
A great trail to walk and a beautiful lake to swim in.
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Thetis Lake Regional Park
A great trail to walk and a beautiful lake to swim in.
Gonzales Beach
Great beach to go hand out at.
A small and charming little park with a beautiful rhododendron forest.
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Playfair Park
1198 Rock StA small and charming little park with a beautiful rhododendron forest.
A nice walk that takes about an hour or so round trip from the Quadra House.
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Swan Lake
A nice walk that takes about an hour or so round trip from the Quadra House.
Neighbourhoods
One of my favourite areas in Victoria. A cute little neighbourhood vibe with a pub, a little mexican food place and a great coffee shop.
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Fernwood
One of my favourite areas in Victoria. A cute little neighbourhood vibe with a pub, a little mexican food place and a great coffee shop.
Food scene
One of my top 3 coffee stops in Victoria. Lovely humans and great coffee.
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Hide + Seek Coffee
2207 Oak Bay AveOne of my top 3 coffee stops in Victoria. Lovely humans and great coffee.
This location might even be better than their original... and still the same great humans and lovely coffee but with a quiet little patio / courtyard to sit in plus it's only a block from the beach.
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Hide + Seek Coffee
2207 Oak Bay AveThis location might even be better than their original... and still the same great humans and lovely coffee but with a quiet little patio / courtyard to sit in plus it's only a block from the beach.
I just love this spot. Great food, great coffee, lovely people watching and a nice place to sit and do some work if needed. Also... the best hashbrowns in town.
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Sherwood Cafe & Bar
710 Pandora AveI just love this spot. Great food, great coffee, lovely people watching and a nice place to sit and do some work if needed. Also... the best hashbrowns in town.
Great beer, great patio and lovely community vibes.
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Whistle Buoy Brewing Company
560 Johnson StGreat beer, great patio and lovely community vibes.
Charming little restaurant with amazing food in a character house.
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Nourish Kitchen & Cafe
225 Quebec StreetCharming little restaurant with amazing food in a character house.
Giant burritos... this cute little 'chain' started in a food truck in Tofino and has a handful of locations now. I'm a fan. Oh, and try their diablo cookie, sweet and spicy and lovely.
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Tacofino
760 Pandora AveGiant burritos... this cute little 'chain' started in a food truck in Tofino and has a handful of locations now. I'm a fan. Oh, and try their diablo cookie, sweet and spicy and lovely.