Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Shine Cafe
1324 Blanshard StYummy all-day breakfast!
The Tartan Toque
1507 Pandora AveBurgers, wings, beer and a casual atmosphere.
Cafe Brio
944 Fort StClassy, local and exceptionally tasty ever changing dinner menu.
The Fernwood Inn
1302 Gladstone AvePub-style restaurant with great food.
Cornerstone Cafe
1301 Gladstone AveCoffee, wood-fired pizza, neighbourhood ambiance.
Street Level Espresso and Teas
714 Fort StFriendly folks and tasty coffee.
Mouthwatering fillings baked into buns are a unique local twist on sandwiches. Pick up some for a picnic. And don't miss the cinnamon buns!
Sally Bun
1030 Fort StMouthwatering fillings baked into buns are a unique local twist on sandwiches. Pick up some for a picnic. And don't miss the cinnamon buns!
Bubby's Kitchen
355 Cook StCasual and tasty food, small but nice wine selection.
Fresh, local, tasty, healthy mainly vegetarian fare. They have a pretty famous cookbook, too!
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Rebar
50 Bastion SquareFresh, local, tasty, healthy mainly vegetarian fare. They have a pretty famous cookbook, too!
A local legend--pasta, seafood, and everyone's favourite cheesecake--plus lots of fun live music too.
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Pagliacci's
1011 Broad StA local legend--pasta, seafood, and everyone's favourite cheesecake--plus lots of fun live music too.
Parks & Nature
Gorgeous gardens and a forested trail for strolling and jogging. Plus a fab view of the ocean.
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Government House
1401 Rockland AveGorgeous gardens and a forested trail for strolling and jogging. Plus a fab view of the ocean.
Flowers, gardens, wild and tamed green spaces, walking paths, a petting zoo for the kids (with baby goats!), lawn bowling and even a putting green.
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Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StFlowers, gardens, wild and tamed green spaces, walking paths, a petting zoo for the kids (with baby goats!), lawn bowling and even a putting green.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ross Bay Pub
1516 Fairfield Road #7Rock and Roll Bingo!
Dozens of local and imported beers on tap in a cool old house.
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Christie's Carriage House Pub
1739 Fort StDozens of local and imported beers on tap in a cool old house.
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1307 Gladstone AveSmall plates of tasty food, great wine.
Arts & Culture
Great collection of Canadian and Asian art. Like Emily Carr? Go here!
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Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
1040 Moss StGreat collection of Canadian and Asian art. Like Emily Carr? Go here!
Victoria's longest-running jazz venue, featuring famous (and infamous!) performers in a casual setting. Kid-friendly, believe it or not!
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Hermann's Jazz Club
753 View StVictoria's longest-running jazz venue, featuring famous (and infamous!) performers in a casual setting. Kid-friendly, believe it or not!
Belfry Theatre
1291 Gladstone AveVictoria's best contemporary theatre venue.
Sightseeing
I-Craigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan CrescentCool architecture, crazy history.
Essentials
Patient Care Centre is modern and bright. If your loved ones are being cared for here, they're in good hands.
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Royal Jubilee Hospital
1952 Bay StPatient Care Centre is modern and bright. If your loved ones are being cared for here, they're in good hands.
Closest grocery store. Has the basics and more. Bonus gluten-free bakery next door!
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Stadacona Food Market
1563 Pandora AveClosest grocery store. Has the basics and more. Bonus gluten-free bakery next door!
Save-On-Foods
1950 Foul Bay RdLarge chain grocery store.
Full-service liquor store features an amazing selection of craft beer from Victoria and afar, sold in large-format bottles.
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Vessel Liquor
1609 Fort StFull-service liquor store features an amazing selection of craft beer from Victoria and afar, sold in large-format bottles.
Everything Else
Tasty groceries, plus lots of organic, gluten-free and gourmet options.
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Market On Yates
903 Yates StTasty groceries, plus lots of organic, gluten-free and gourmet options.