Guidebook for Victoria
Essentials
Close, very neighbourhood oriented grocery store with strip mall in behind, with gas station and bank on the corner. Across Tillicum Rd is a natural health foods store on the corner of Gorge Rd.
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Fairway Market
1521 McKenzie AveClose, very neighbourhood oriented grocery store with strip mall in behind, with gas station and bank on the corner. Across Tillicum Rd is a natural health foods store on the corner of Gorge Rd.
Sightseeing
Nice for a walk along the water in a residential setting.
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Gorge Waterway Park
301 Gorge Rd WNice for a walk along the water in a residential setting.
Johnson Street Bridge
400 Johnson StreetGalloping Goose trail crosses this iconic bridge to take you downtown.
Songhees Walkway
Songhees WalkwayBeautiful views of Victoria and the harbour.
Adjacent to Beacon Hill Park, great views across the water to the Olympic mountains on clear, sunny days.
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Dallas Road
Dallas RoadAdjacent to Beacon Hill Park, great views across the water to the Olympic mountains on clear, sunny days.
Access where Gorge Road crosses over the trail. Trail continues over the pedestrian Selkirk trestle bridge to downtown, or going the other way out of town in two directions.
Gorge Road East
Gorge Road EastAccess where Gorge Road crosses over the trail. Trail continues over the pedestrian Selkirk trestle bridge to downtown, or going the other way out of town in two directions.
Mayfair Drive
Mayfair DrivePanoramic views of Victoria and surrounds, with parking on top and walks around.
Scenic Drive
Scenic DriveNice views, sea air.
You'll want to drive along this magnificent stretch of waterfront for the over-sea views.
Crescent Road
Crescent RoadYou'll want to drive along this magnificent stretch of waterfront for the over-sea views.
Everything Else
Burnside Family Medical Clinic
101 Burnside Rd WWalk-in clinic.
Walmart Supercentre
900 Dufferin StPart of the Uptown Mall
Gorge Vale Golf Club
1005 Craigflower RdClosest golf course, semi-private.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great atmosphere, food, and their own brews.
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Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & GuestHouses
308 Catherine StGreat atmosphere, food, and their own brews.
You can catch the harbour ferry to or from here. It has a great outdoor terrace.
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Canoe Brewpub
450 Swift StYou can catch the harbour ferry to or from here. It has a great outdoor terrace.
Vancouver Island Brewing
2330 Government StTours of facility.
Hoyne Brewing Company
2740 Bridge StreetClose local breweries.
Shopping
Design-oriented homewares extravaganza at the foot of the design district and Chinatown.
Chintz & Company - Victoria
1720 Store StDesign-oriented homewares extravaganza at the foot of the design district and Chinatown.
Where you can sometimes find me working. Come in to see all our treasures and get a taste of Antiques Row in Victoria.
Charmaine's Past and Present Home Collections
1083 Fort StWhere you can sometimes find me working. Come in to see all our treasures and get a taste of Antiques Row in Victoria.
Convenient liquor store within walking distance across the hospital grounds.
Liquor Depot Gorge Road #829
123 Gorge Rd EConvenient liquor store within walking distance across the hospital grounds.
Food Scene
My favorite romantic ambience Italian eatery, great for a meal or for dessert, with outside lit garden seating.
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IL Covo Trattoria
106 Superior StMy favorite romantic ambience Italian eatery, great for a meal or for dessert, with outside lit garden seating.
Centre of all things Victoria, their high tea is a treat!
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Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StCentre of all things Victoria, their high tea is a treat!
Murchie's Tea & Coffee
1110 Government StGreat teatime spot.
Pizzeria Prima Strada
230 Cook StCelebrated local pizzeria.
Kuku's
24 Burnside Rd WIndian
Wing's Restaurant
90 Gorge Rd WChinese
Nice view and patio adjacent the Galloping Goose Trail.
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Glo Restaurant + Lounge
2940 Jutland RdNice view and patio adjacent the Galloping Goose Trail.
Chiba Sushi
2630 Quadra StClose sushi.
Jam Cafe
542 Herald StBrunch favorite.
Blue Fox Cafe
919 Fort StBrunch favorite.
Marina Restaurant
1327 Beach DrBeautiful views of the yachts docked, and good food.
James Bay Market - Saturdays (May To Sept)
494 Superior StCozy