Guidebook for Victoria
Entertainment & Activities
Looking for some adventure? 20 minutes from downtown Victoria, people have taken to the trees to test their courage and unleash their inner wild! Challenge yourself on the ropes course and zip lines!
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WildPlay Element Parks Victoria
1767 Island HwyLooking for some adventure? 20 minutes from downtown Victoria, people have taken to the trees to test their courage and unleash their inner wild! Challenge yourself on the ropes course and zip lines!
Hike up to the trestle or watch the salmon run in the fall! Goldstream is a nature lovers paradise with huge cedars and fabulous hiking trails. The nature observatory is a fun stop for the kids!
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Goldstream Provincial Park
Finlayson Arm RoadHike up to the trestle or watch the salmon run in the fall! Goldstream is a nature lovers paradise with huge cedars and fabulous hiking trails. The nature observatory is a fun stop for the kids!
PRINCE OF WHALES Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures
812 Wharf StSilverCity Victoria
3130 Tillicum RdEscape Warriors
1111 Blanshard StJust 5 minutes from our home is the largest recreation center on the island. With a fun wave pool , waterslide and high dives galore, this pool is fun for the whole family to enjoy. Also one of the closest gyms to the home.
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Saanich Commonwealth Place
4636 Elk Lake DrJust 5 minutes from our home is the largest recreation center on the island. With a fun wave pool , waterslide and high dives galore, this pool is fun for the whole family to enjoy. Also one of the closest gyms to the home.
Sightseeing
Discover the history of BC and take in a movie at the IMAX theatre downtown. A beautiful museum with furry mammoths and the famous Olde Towne, that smells of apple pie! Don't miss it!
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I-Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StDiscover the history of BC and take in a movie at the IMAX theatre downtown. A beautiful museum with furry mammoths and the famous Olde Towne, that smells of apple pie! Don't miss it!
Great shopping and gorgeous architecture line this world famous street in downtown Victoria. Stop at the Bard and Banker for the best fish and chips and pick up all your favourite souvenirs!
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Government Street
Government StreetGreat shopping and gorgeous architecture line this world famous street in downtown Victoria. Stop at the Bard and Banker for the best fish and chips and pick up all your favourite souvenirs!
Enjoy the history of this amazing city and hear all about it on a horse-drawn carriage ride! Take in a whale watching excursion and have a blast!
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Downtown
Enjoy the history of this amazing city and hear all about it on a horse-drawn carriage ride! Take in a whale watching excursion and have a blast!
Spend the afternoon at the world famous Butchart Gards. Enjoy live entertainment, breath-taking beauty and don't miss the fireworks on SATURDAY nights in the summer months!
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Izithunywa ze-Butchart
800 Benvenuto AveSpend the afternoon at the world famous Butchart Gards. Enjoy live entertainment, breath-taking beauty and don't miss the fireworks on SATURDAY nights in the summer months!
Enjoy the famous English Tea at the Empress Hotel overlooking the Inner Harbour, and be "Wowed" by service fit for a Queen!
Hotel Empress (SRO)
235 E Hastings StEnjoy the famous English Tea at the Empress Hotel overlooking the Inner Harbour, and be "Wowed" by service fit for a Queen!
Walk around the quaint village of houseboats at Victoria's Fishermans Wharf, and be sure to taste Barb's Fish & Chips! With many options for the foodies to choose from, and whale watching excursions or kayak rentals, this spot is amazing! Take the Harbor ferries from the Inner Harbor to Fisherman's wharf for amazing views of Victoria from the water!
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Iphakamisa Fisherman's Wharf
12 Erie StWalk around the quaint village of houseboats at Victoria's Fishermans Wharf, and be sure to taste Barb's Fish & Chips! With many options for the foodies to choose from, and whale watching excursions or kayak rentals, this spot is amazing! Take the Harbor ferries from the Inner Harbor to Fisherman's wharf for amazing views of Victoria from the water!
Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
9811 Seaport PlVictoria Bug Zoo
631 Courtney StUmhlaba Wokukhethwa
649 Humboldt StWalk along the ocean or fish off the pier in the quaint town of Sidney, BC, just a 15 minute drive from our home. With great restaurants and fantastic shopping along Beacon, this little town is a must see for all travellers!
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Sidney
Walk along the ocean or fish off the pier in the quaint town of Sidney, BC, just a 15 minute drive from our home. With great restaurants and fantastic shopping along Beacon, this little town is a must see for all travellers!
On Thursday nights in the summer months, enjoy one of Victoria's most famous gathering of local artisans, food trucks and musicians for the Sidney Street Market! A must for all guests here on a Thursday!
Beacon Avenue West
Beacon Avenue WestOn Thursday nights in the summer months, enjoy one of Victoria's most famous gathering of local artisans, food trucks and musicians for the Sidney Street Market! A must for all guests here on a Thursday!
Food Scene
A 5 minute drive away, enjoy the best burger in town! Cherrie's Chai tea lattes, and Matcha Smoothies are hard to beat and if you are craving Island Farms Ice Cream, she's got your favourite flavour!
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Cherries Breakfast Bistro
4144 Wilkinson RdA 5 minute drive away, enjoy the best burger in town! Cherrie's Chai tea lattes, and Matcha Smoothies are hard to beat and if you are craving Island Farms Ice Cream, she's got your favourite flavour!
A 10 minute drive away, the Beach House will exceed your expectations for dinner on the beach! The Cobb salad is incredible and the Grimbergen beer is the best! Walk on the beach to end the night!
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The Beach House Restaurant
5109 Cordova Bay RdA 10 minute drive away, the Beach House will exceed your expectations for dinner on the beach! The Cobb salad is incredible and the Grimbergen beer is the best! Walk on the beach to end the night!
Downtown and feeling the heat? Stop into Qoola for a frozen yogurt treat! Self-serve with lots of flavours and toppings to choose from. Always a hit!
Qoola
550 Yates StDowntown and feeling the heat? Stop into Qoola for a frozen yogurt treat! Self-serve with lots of flavours and toppings to choose from. Always a hit!
Located in beautiful Sidney by the sea, this is our personal favourite Thai restaurant...with the best Sweet Chili wings you've ever had! The drunken noodle is amazing and Sidney is a gorgeous spot!
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Sabhai Thai Restaurant
2493 Beacon AvenueLocated in beautiful Sidney by the sea, this is our personal favourite Thai restaurant...with the best Sweet Chili wings you've ever had! The drunken noodle is amazing and Sidney is a gorgeous spot!
Charlotte & the Quail is a beautiful "Secret Bistro" within walking distance of our home. Set in a stunning English Garden called the Horticulture Center of the Pacific, this breakfast spot will take you back in time with the simple pleasures of organic local fare.
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Charlotte & the Quail
505 Quayle RdCharlotte & the Quail is a beautiful "Secret Bistro" within walking distance of our home. Set in a stunning English Garden called the Horticulture Center of the Pacific, this breakfast spot will take you back in time with the simple pleasures of organic local fare.
Downtown and feeling the heat? Stop into Qoola for a frozen yogurt treat! Self-serve with lots of flavours and toppings to choose from. Always a hit!
Qoola Frozen Yogurt Bar - Uptown
101-3531 Uptown BlvdDowntown and feeling the heat? Stop into Qoola for a frozen yogurt treat! Self-serve with lots of flavours and toppings to choose from. Always a hit!
The best Italian spot in town with unforgettable atmosphere and world class service! A must while in Victoria! The bread and olive tapenade is sensational, and the Marco Polo Pasta or mouth watering Halibut to die for!
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II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StThe best Italian spot in town with unforgettable atmosphere and world class service! A must while in Victoria! The bread and olive tapenade is sensational, and the Marco Polo Pasta or mouth watering Halibut to die for!
Our personal favorite Sushi spot, with hot towel service and the best Tuna Tataki you'll ever eat! (Make sure to order with an extra side of cabbage and special sauce!) Also, the RIKKI ROLL (not on the menue) is incredible and the tempura is perfect every time!
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Ebizo Japanese Restaurant Ltd
604 Broughton StOur personal favorite Sushi spot, with hot towel service and the best Tuna Tataki you'll ever eat! (Make sure to order with an extra side of cabbage and special sauce!) Also, the RIKKI ROLL (not on the menue) is incredible and the tempura is perfect every time!
Drinks & Nightlife
Swans Brewery, Pub & Hotel
506 Pandora AveEverything Else
Swans Brewery, Pub & Hotel
506 Pandora AveEssentials
Scrubby's Laundromat
50 Burnside Rd WRed Barn Market
611 Brookside RdThrifty Foods
1860 Island HwySave-On-Foods
3170 Tillicum RdShoppers Drug Mart
1212 Douglas StShopping
Uptown Boulevard
Uptown BoulevardBroadmead Village Shopping Centre
777 Royal Oak DrThe Bay Centre
1150 Douglas StJohnson Street
Johnson StreetMayfair Shopping Centre
3147 Douglas St