Rico's Guidebook
Beach
Cordova Bay Park
4995 Cordova Bay RdWithin walking distance or few minutes drive down to beach.
About an hour drive away, parking right at beach, tremendous views. Playground for kids.
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I-French Beach Provincial Park
Juan de Fuca HighwayAbout an hour drive away, parking right at beach, tremendous views. Playground for kids.
Beautiful beach on west coast of Vancouver Island. About an hour drive away, requires approx 20 minute hike down to beach from parking.
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Chin Beach
Juan de Fuca Marine TrailBeautiful beach on west coast of Vancouver Island. About an hour drive away, requires approx 20 minute hike down to beach from parking.
Willows Beach
EsplanadeSandy beach park, 20 mins drive
Food Scene & Restaurants
My new favourite restaurant in Victoria. Amazing service, cozy seating, extremely high quality Schnitzel and other food items.
Eva Schnitzelhaus
509 Fisgard StreetMy new favourite restaurant in Victoria. Amazing service, cozy seating, extremely high quality Schnitzel and other food items.
Best Local Breakfast! We love west coast Benny and Benicio Del toro!
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The Village Restaurant
2518 Estevan AveBest Local Breakfast! We love west coast Benny and Benicio Del toro!
Wonderful café and restaurant in Mattick’s Farm just down the hill.
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Adrienne's Restaurant & Tea Garden
5325 Cordova Bay RdWonderful café and restaurant in Mattick’s Farm just down the hill.
Tapa Bar
620 Trounce AlleyBest Mussels da Cha Cha Cha and share plate tapas
Yua Japanese Bistro
622 Fisgard StreetMust try Aburi style sushi
Ghost Ramen
1609 Store StreetHigh quality delicious authentic ramen! Wonderful on a cold day (but fantastic any day!)
Pizzeria Prima Strada
230 Cook StThin crust authentic Italian pizza
Browns Socialhouse Uptown
109-3680 Uptown BlvdTacofino
760 Pandora AveA Tofino original Island favourite
Halibut House
3500 Quadra StBest Chinese food in town!
Breakwater Cafe . Bistro . Bar
199 Dallas RdGreat chowder!
Brasserie L'Ecole
1715 Government StMoules-Frites!
Excellent casual fine dining restaurant, great food and drink selection and consistent high quality
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Cactus Club Cafe
1125 Douglas StExcellent casual fine dining restaurant, great food and drink selection and consistent high quality
Delicious Thai food located 5 min drive away in Broadmead Village
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Baan Thai Wok & Bar (Broadmead)
777 Royal Oak DrDelicious Thai food located 5 min drive away in Broadmead Village
Fantastic Montreal smoked meat sandwich - recommend to opt for the house special Dijon sauce.
Broughton Street Deli - Breakfast, Lunch & Catering
648 Broughton StreetFantastic Montreal smoked meat sandwich - recommend to opt for the house special Dijon sauce.
Cafe Mexigo
777 Royal Oak DrMexican Café close by in Broadmead village.
Great chowder or splurge on Lobster dinner :)
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Nautical Nellies Steak & Seafood House
1001 Wharf StGreat chowder or splurge on Lobster dinner :)
Enjoy Great fish in chips downtown in the Inner Harbour in the summer. Be there when it opens, Lineups can be long!
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Red Fish Blue Fish
1006 Wharf StEnjoy Great fish in chips downtown in the Inner Harbour in the summer. Be there when it opens, Lineups can be long!
Deep Cove Chalet
11190 Chalet RdUltimate fine dining experience
Cafe Brio
944 Fort StFantastic dinners, reservation recommended
Sightseeing
Iconic gardens. Spectacular Christmas lights in season. About 20 minutes drive.
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Izithunywa ze-Butchart
800 Benvenuto AveIconic gardens. Spectacular Christmas lights in season. About 20 minutes drive.
Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada HwyAn amazing scenic experience. 45 min drive away.
Buy duck food from the Nature house and have fun feeding the ducks! Enjoy a relaxing walk in the nature sanctuary. 10 minute drive away.
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Swan Lake
Buy duck food from the Nature house and have fun feeding the ducks! Enjoy a relaxing walk in the nature sanctuary. 10 minute drive away.
A few minutes drive to Elk Lake, 10km trail around lake, playgrounds, and beach access at Elk and Beaver Lake
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Elk Lake
A few minutes drive to Elk Lake, 10km trail around lake, playgrounds, and beach access at Elk and Beaver Lake
More challenging hike along trails from bottom to top available. There is the option to drive direct to top with parking for sightseeing. About 8 minutes drive away.
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Ipharki yaseMount Douglas
4500 Cedar Hill RoadMore challenging hike along trails from bottom to top available. There is the option to drive direct to top with parking for sightseeing. About 8 minutes drive away.
Rents Kayaks and enjoy a paddle through the beautiful protected Saanich Inlet.
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Pacifica Paddle Sports
789 Saunders LnRents Kayaks and enjoy a paddle through the beautiful protected Saanich Inlet.
Family
Kid Favourites!
Mattick's Farm
5325 Cordova Bay RdLocal Grocer, Café, and shopping
Kids could spend an entire here! 15 min drive away.
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I-Victoria Butterfly Gardens
1461 Benvenuto AveKids could spend an entire here! 15 min drive away.
Few minutes drive and family favourite activity. Always conclude a round with ice cream!
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Mattick's Farm Mini Golf
5325 Cordova Bay RdFew minutes drive and family favourite activity. Always conclude a round with ice cream!
Great large park for kids with direct beach access. About 20 mins drive
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I-Cadboro-Gyro Park
Sinclair RoadGreat large park for kids with direct beach access. About 20 mins drive
Nearby Rec Centre with large pool. About 5 mins drive.
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Saanich Commonwealth Place
4636 Elk Lake DrNearby Rec Centre with large pool. About 5 mins drive.
Beckwith Park
857 Beckwith AveFamily fun at water park in summer months
Langford Lanes
1097 Langford PkwyLaser bowling in the PM!
Clover Point Park
1250 Dallas RdThe best place to fly a kite on a windy day!
Par 3: pitch and putt. Family golf fun. Couple minutes drive away next to Mattick’s farm and Cordova Bay Golf Course.
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Ridge Golf Course
5300 Cordova Bay RdPar 3: pitch and putt. Family golf fun. Couple minutes drive away next to Mattick’s farm and Cordova Bay Golf Course.
Great Golf simulator in private rooms but also can play family games such as Zombie dodgeball, hockey, carnival games, and more! 10 mins drive away near Uptown Mall.
Iron & Wood Golf Simulators
3453 Saanich RdGreat Golf simulator in private rooms but also can play family games such as Zombie dodgeball, hockey, carnival games, and more! 10 mins drive away near Uptown Mall.
Victoria Harbor
12 Wharf StTours of the Victoria inner harbour by boat!
Hiking
Easy hike on path for families and young children
Francis King Regional Park
Munn Road
Tod Inlet Trail
Tod Inlet TrailEasy trail to spectacular views of Tod Inlet
Check out the famous Salmon Run in November. About 25 mins drive.
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Goldstream Provincial Park
Finlayson Arm RoadCheck out the famous Salmon Run in November. About 25 mins drive.
Longer trails along western coast of Vancouver Island. 40 min drive away.
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East Sooke Regional Park
6807 East Sooke RoadLonger trails along western coast of Vancouver Island. 40 min drive away.
Sport Events
Catch a Victoria Royals WHL hockey game during hockey season.
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Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
1925 Blanshard StCatch a Victoria Royals WHL hockey game during hockey season.
Enjoy a ballgame at Royal Athletic Park downtown Victoria. Home games in June, July, August.
Victoria HarbourCats Baseball Club
1814 Vancouver StreetEnjoy a ballgame at Royal Athletic Park downtown Victoria. Home games in June, July, August.
Golf
Year Round Golf Climate
Couple minute drive away. Pristine condition local favourite course.
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Cordova Bay Golf Course
5333 Cordova Bay RdCouple minute drive away. Pristine condition local favourite course.
36-hole course. Play the Mountain Course for scenic views of downtown victoria on a clear day.
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Bear Mountain Golf and Country Club
1999 Country Club Way36-hole course. Play the Mountain Course for scenic views of downtown victoria on a clear day.